Assistive technology is technology used by individuals with disabilities. Assistive technology assissts students in performing tasks that may otherwise be difficult. In today's society, there is an overflow of assistive technology. I have researched a few websites and hardware that may assist students.
Mild Disabilities: Drills, games, and tutorial software can accommodate students with mild disabilities. This site gives some knowledge on reading pens, note takers, and mobile translators.
http://www.wizcomtech.com/eng/home/a/01/lang/index.asp
Moderate to severe disabilities: Students with moderate to severe disabilities may use software that can build life skills that can prepare them for the real world. This site can give some great information on assistive tecchnology software. http://www.ablenetinc.com/
Students with sensory disabilities: Students who are blind can use braille converters or screen readers. Hearing impaired students can use FM ampilfication systems. http://www.telesensory.com/
Physical Disabilities: Switches are a great tool that assist students in using the computer. This site provides information on the use of switches. http://www.orcca.com/
At-risk students: At risks students should have acces to software that is motivating and encouraging. Electronic quizzes that provide feed back would work well. Brainpop is a great site to motivate and enhance learning. http://www.brainpop.com/
Students with gifts and talents: Provide students with gifts and talents with software that is engaging. This site provides information about gifted students that can assist he student, parents, and teachers.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Web 2.0 Resources
In our world, there are many beautiful places and things to see. I chose to do my assignment on great lakes and desserts. Glogster is a wonderful site to be creative and unique. You can take a few simple words and make a great learning tool for students. My glogster introduces students to some important facts about great lakes and deserts.
Glogster http://kim1075.edu.glogster.com/greatlakesanddeserts/
Animoto
My animoto video is titled Wonders of the World. This video shows some intersting places and beautiful bodies of water. http://animoto.com/play/KjX2DiuX01Dy31NHEJj5Iw
For my last resource, I chose tikatok.com. I had a difficult time with this resource. I tried a few and eventually, I chose this site. I created a short book Animals of the Sea and Deserts: http://www.tikatok.com/view/shared/4aa19028f7eddef9b255942cc3ff5a14
Glogster http://kim1075.edu.glogster.com/greatlakesanddeserts/
Animoto
My animoto video is titled Wonders of the World. This video shows some intersting places and beautiful bodies of water. http://animoto.com/play/KjX2DiuX01Dy31NHEJj5Iw
For my last resource, I chose tikatok.com. I had a difficult time with this resource. I tried a few and eventually, I chose this site. I created a short book Animals of the Sea and Deserts: http://www.tikatok.com/view/shared/4aa19028f7eddef9b255942cc3ff5a14
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Educational Blog Experience
Throughout this semester, I have learned some interesting things about technology and education. During my wonderful learning experience, I suscribed to five blogs. All five blogs have provided me with some great information to use in the classroom. I do not have my own classroom this year, but I chose blogs that gave me an unlimited source of tools to someday use in the classroom.
The first blog I chose is "all 4 my child" http://all4mychild.com/blog/. This blog is all about children and their well being. I enjoyed the post on March 30, 2012 called From the Ocean Floor to the Classroom Door. This posts shares different methods to manage anger. Students can use those methods to deal with issues at school or at home when they get angry.
The next blog is High Expectations/ Ideas and Resources for Educators http://elemenous.typepad.com/weblog/. This blog has links to many resources for educators. There are so many great things in this blog, I could not decide which post to discuss. I chose a site that discusses the use of the kindlefire in the classroom. Here is a link to the site: http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/04/11/kindle-fire-tablets-being-tested-in-3-tennessee-public-schools/.
Three schools in Tennessee are testing the kindlefire in the classroom. Through this trial and error process, the students are learning with a new passion for learning.
The third blog I chose is Technology with Intention http://www.techwithintent.com/. My favorite post is Jux: simple media literacy tool. This tool can assist children with writing skills such as storytelling. Students can add images and photos in an easy and simple way.
The fourth blog is Free Technology for Teachers http://www.freetech4teachers.com/. The post I chose is Visualizing Ocean Currents in Google Earth. I chose this post because I love to learn about the beautiful world that we live in. Google Earth is a wonderful tool that can take children to places they may never have an opportunity to see. This post has a video that actually shows the pattern of ocean currents. I think it is something that would be exciting for kids and would also open the door to many questions and class discussions.
The last blog I subscribed to is LARRY FERLAZZO'S WEBSITES OF THE DAY... http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/. My favorite post was the website called Seven Tips for Building Positive Relationships with English Language Learners. ELL students are at a disadvantage because they are trying to speak English fluently. Teachers need resources to assist them in helping students to feel comfortable about learning. Here is a link to the site http://www.edutopia.org/blog/building-positive-relationships-ELL-larry-ferlazzo-katie-hull-sypnieski.
The first blog I chose is "all 4 my child" http://all4mychild.com/blog/. This blog is all about children and their well being. I enjoyed the post on March 30, 2012 called From the Ocean Floor to the Classroom Door. This posts shares different methods to manage anger. Students can use those methods to deal with issues at school or at home when they get angry.
The next blog is High Expectations/ Ideas and Resources for Educators http://elemenous.typepad.com/weblog/. This blog has links to many resources for educators. There are so many great things in this blog, I could not decide which post to discuss. I chose a site that discusses the use of the kindlefire in the classroom. Here is a link to the site: http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/04/11/kindle-fire-tablets-being-tested-in-3-tennessee-public-schools/.
Three schools in Tennessee are testing the kindlefire in the classroom. Through this trial and error process, the students are learning with a new passion for learning.
The third blog I chose is Technology with Intention http://www.techwithintent.com/. My favorite post is Jux: simple media literacy tool. This tool can assist children with writing skills such as storytelling. Students can add images and photos in an easy and simple way.
The fourth blog is Free Technology for Teachers http://www.freetech4teachers.com/. The post I chose is Visualizing Ocean Currents in Google Earth. I chose this post because I love to learn about the beautiful world that we live in. Google Earth is a wonderful tool that can take children to places they may never have an opportunity to see. This post has a video that actually shows the pattern of ocean currents. I think it is something that would be exciting for kids and would also open the door to many questions and class discussions.
The last blog I subscribed to is LARRY FERLAZZO'S WEBSITES OF THE DAY... http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/. My favorite post was the website called Seven Tips for Building Positive Relationships with English Language Learners. ELL students are at a disadvantage because they are trying to speak English fluently. Teachers need resources to assist them in helping students to feel comfortable about learning. Here is a link to the site http://www.edutopia.org/blog/building-positive-relationships-ELL-larry-ferlazzo-katie-hull-sypnieski.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Instructional Software
There are many different kinds of instructional software. We as educators have to find the right kind of software that meets the needs of each student. Zillions of
Games is an instructional tool to enhance problem solving skills. Students have access to puzzles and board games. These instructional tools will allow students to use critical thinking thinking, logic, and reasoning. Here is a link to different kinds of instructional software http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/problem/.
DreamBox Learning K-2 Math is a great source to drill and practice instructional tool. Students can use this website to practice addition, sutraction, and multiplication.
Phonics Tutor is tutorial software that motivates and teaches students phonemic awareness with ease.
Students will find a sense of enjoyment while using this tutorial software. This tool can be used to increase fluency in reading and phonemic awareness. To learn more about Phonics Tutor click here http://phonicstutor.com/.
Classzone Games and Puzzles is a site that gives students access to many instructional games that involve math and flash cards to promote letter and sound recognition.
Google Earth and Google Sky is a great site that provides students with access to different area of the world including the oceans, outer space, planets, and many landforms. This instructional tool can be used in social studies to enhance students' learning of different continents on the globe. It can also be used to assist students with the location of countries all over the world.
Waterford Early Reading Program is an instructional program for young readers. This programs accomodates a wide array of skills. It can increase with phonics, vocabulary, comprehension skills, geometry, and earth science.
DreamBox Learning K-2 Math is a great source to drill and practice instructional tool. Students can use this website to practice addition, sutraction, and multiplication.
Phonics Tutor is tutorial software that motivates and teaches students phonemic awareness with ease.
Students will find a sense of enjoyment while using this tutorial software. This tool can be used to increase fluency in reading and phonemic awareness. To learn more about Phonics Tutor click here http://phonicstutor.com/.
Classzone Games and Puzzles is a site that gives students access to many instructional games that involve math and flash cards to promote letter and sound recognition.
Google Earth and Google Sky is a great site that provides students with access to different area of the world including the oceans, outer space, planets, and many landforms. This instructional tool can be used in social studies to enhance students' learning of different continents on the globe. It can also be used to assist students with the location of countries all over the world.
Waterford Early Reading Program is an instructional program for young readers. This programs accomodates a wide array of skills. It can increase with phonics, vocabulary, comprehension skills, geometry, and earth science.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
iPads in the Classrooms
iPads in the classroom is a new trend in schools that is having a positive effect on students. Students enjoy using educational tools that are interactive and fun to use. Educators can find many ways to use iPads within their daily instruction. iPads have many applications that can be useful in all subjects. There are many apps such as Math Drills, Math Bingo, Fun Rhyming, Phonic Nants, and Letters Lite. These apps provide a fun, innovative method of learning. Phonic Nants can be used to increase fluency in reading. Math Bingo can be used to enhance skills in addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Click here to learn more about iPad applications. http://www.apple.com/education/apps/
iPads in the Classroom http://www.edutopia.org/blog/ipad-teaching-learning-apps-ben-johnson
Teachers have an unlimited source of apps to assist them in tha classroom. There are ways for the teachers and students to be creative. Technology is part of the future and it is advancing everyday. A determined teacher will find different methods to use iPads to enhance learning.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Piaget and Vygotsky
Piaget and Vygotsky are two theorists who had terrific views on children and education. Vygotsky believed that children learned from the atmosphere around them. He also believed that children can learn if teachers know their zone of proximal development. Piaget believed that children go through four stages of cognitive development. I must say that Vygotsky and Piaget were right on the mark. Children learn from what they see and what is introduced to them. As teachers, we have to find different methods to educate children. Vygotsky does not discuss the stages of devlopment as Piaget, but they both believed in the education of children.
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