Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
One Thumb to Rule Them All
Revised lesson plans for students with disabilities are a vital part for their success and are only fair for them so they can do the schoolwork like every other student. The most important part a teacher should consider when making a revised lesson plan for a student with disabilities is the students disability and how does this impede him in any way to do any of the multiple tasks it takes to complete the objective. The teacher should start with the biggest obstacle and then proceed on to the next biggest.
Assistive technology can be used in a variety of ways in your revised lesson plan and not just for your disabled students. It changes your activities dramatically. You can use computers and the internet to access any information on any topic in the world or even to talk to different people around the world and find out about their cultures, beliefs and ways of life. You just have to be sure that the technology is not doing all the work for the student and giving him/her an unfair advantage. This is on the teacher to make sure every student is on task with their specific goals and standards.
It is very important that you can evaluate your student using AT. You have to make sure that whatever AT your using that the student still has to do the objective without the AT doing it for them. This is all subjective to what age group and grade you are teaching and to what the objectives of the lesson plan are. AT was made to help students and especially students with disabilities. You must be sure as a teacher that there is no unfair advantage. I know this is hard because the student with the disability is the one who is at a disadvantage before the AT device is used. The teacher should be very familiar with the devise that his/her students are using.
For students with disabilities, technology can mean the difference between functioning and frustration, between achievement and learned helplessness. With new developments in word prediction, text readers, and accessible hardware and software, students with disabilities are enabled to read and write in ways they could not have twenty years ago. These technologies help cut through impeding physical or cognitive challenges.
Assistive technology can be used in a variety of ways in your revised lesson plan and not just for your disabled students. It changes your activities dramatically. You can use computers and the internet to access any information on any topic in the world or even to talk to different people around the world and find out about their cultures, beliefs and ways of life. You just have to be sure that the technology is not doing all the work for the student and giving him/her an unfair advantage. This is on the teacher to make sure every student is on task with their specific goals and standards.
It is very important that you can evaluate your student using AT. You have to make sure that whatever AT your using that the student still has to do the objective without the AT doing it for them. This is all subjective to what age group and grade you are teaching and to what the objectives of the lesson plan are. AT was made to help students and especially students with disabilities. You must be sure as a teacher that there is no unfair advantage. I know this is hard because the student with the disability is the one who is at a disadvantage before the AT device is used. The teacher should be very familiar with the devise that his/her students are using.
For students with disabilities, technology can mean the difference between functioning and frustration, between achievement and learned helplessness. With new developments in word prediction, text readers, and accessible hardware and software, students with disabilities are enabled to read and write in ways they could not have twenty years ago. These technologies help cut through impeding physical or cognitive challenges.
Assisitive Technology Research
1.) rehabtool.com- http://www.rehabtool.com/
This website offers a variety of high-tech adaptive and assistive products. They specialize in computer adaptations and build custom solutions for children and adults with disabilities. You can search for your product by describing your impairment or disability and the technology you need or just ask a question about it.
Their flagship product is Vocalize which is an innovative speech assistant that we developed with speech impaired persons to enable them to speak in a friendly human voice using standard computer equipment.
There are not a whole lot of different types of devices for different categories of disabilities but the ones they have are high- tech and state of the art.
2.) Tobii ATI- http://www.assistivetech.com/corporate/products/c-series.aspx
I was reading the “about us” section and under the company overview section it states that Tobii Assistive Technology, Inc. (Tobii ATI) is a premier developer of innovative hardware and software solutions for people with disabilities but all the products seem to be augmentative communication (AAC) solutions that help individuals with speech impairments communicate. I’m not sure why they just don’t mention that in the beginning.
All the products are high tech and quite impressive. One product called Tobii CEye Module allows people to control the computer screen, such as the mouse and keyboard, with eye control. Other devices include speech generating devices.
3.) Enable Mart - http://www.enablemart.com/
Enable Mart is a website that has over 3000 assistive technology devices from over 200 manufactures. Enable Mart Has customers in all 50 states and over 45 countries. There sections are broken down into subsections which make looking for specific items very easy. I like how it uses other manufactures so the customer can compare a variety of products without going onto multiple websites.
4.) Independent Living Source- http://www.iltsource.com/AboutUs.asp
This site has numerous assistive technology devices and breaks them down into12 categories including Learning & Classroom, Kitchen and household, software and switches. In each category there are hundreds of sub categories. I went under Learning and classroom and there were 17 pages with 9 items on each page. They also have teacher and IEP resources which is really impressive. There are devices for everyday living also.
There is a section called become a reseller. I couldn't go to the next page without putting a whole bunch of personal information in but it seems to be a section where you can also sell your devices. This is great for discounted devices as well as extra income for people who no longer need the equipment.
5.) LS&S- http://www.lssproducts.com/
LS&S specializes in products for the blind, visually impaired, deaf, and hard of hearing. They have devices that deal with low vision, hearing and daily living. They also have blogs, newsletter and books and reading stands. They have been in the market for over 27 years. This site has hundreds of great products.
Assistive Technology organization websites
1.) American Speech- Language- Hearing Association http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/treatment/assist_tech.htm
This site is for people who have communications issues and has assistive technology for those areas. It also has members who are speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and Internationally.
The main assistive technology device on the page is an assistive listening device (ALD) which is any type of device that can help you function better in your day-to-day communication situations. An ALD can be used with or without hearing aids to overcome the negative effects of distance, background noise, or poor room acoustics. So even though you have a hearing aid, ALDs can offer greater ease of hearing (and therefore reduced stress and fatigue) in many day-to-day communication situations.
This site also includes categories such as certification, Publication, Events, and Advocacy
2.) http://www.cforat.org/
The Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT) provides access to computers for people with disabilities. They provide business consulting services, libraries, and government entities. They provide assistance on creating accessible websites and have a test bank of users with disabilities to test products and services.
They work directly with individuals with disabilities: students, adults, employees, veterans, seniors. We provide direct service to a large number of individuals every year.
They also work with school districts not only to provide services for individual students, but we also provide training on assistive technology to District Staff (teachers, aides, etc.)
As part of our work with adults, we work with employers and Department of Rehabilitation Counselors to provide services that support adults with disabilities in finding and retaining jobs and creating accessible work environments.
We consult to businesses, libraries and government entities on accessible web design and development of accessible products and services. We also provide user testing of products and services by individuals with disabilities via the CforAT User Test Bank.
3.) DREAMMS for Kids- http://www.dreamms.org/
This site claims to be an assistive technology information clearinghouse and search facility. I'm not sure what that means but they have a great section with many websites to help in assistive and adaptive technologies.
This site has a section called State Assistive Technology Act Projects. This lists states and U.S. Territories that have been funded by The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), U.S. Here is the one for Guam:
GUAM SYSTEM FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (GSAT)
AVP/CEDDARS/GSAT
University of Guam, UOG Station
Mangilao, GU 96923
Public Contact: June F. Quitugua
PHONE: (671) 735-2490, ext. 3
TTY: (671) 734-8378
FAX: (671) 734-5709
E-MAIL: gsat@ite.net
http://www.icdri.org/legal/guam_system_for_assistive_techno.htm
4.) - http://cat.buffalo.edu/
This organization is in the school of public health and health professions out of the University at Buffalo. It conducts research, education, and service to increase knowledge about assistive devices for persons with functional impairments of all ages. The Center works in four related areas which are Research, Development, Transfer, and commercialization, Education Programs, Client assessment and training and Dissemination.
5.) The National Public Website on Assistive Technology- http://assistivetech.net/
Their mission is to provide access to information on AT devices and services as well as other community resources for people with disabilities and the general public. I like how they separate the sections you can browse by into Browse by function, Browse by activity and Browse by vendor. This makes it a lot more efficient and if you really like vendor's products you can see what they have without having to go through every product.
Assistive Technology Articles
1.) i: Assistive technology for kids with LD: An overview
ii: Raskind, M., Ph.D., Stanberry, K.
iii: http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/assistive-technology/assistive-technology-for-kids-with-learning-disabilities-an-overview.gs?content=702
This article goes is a very basic article with a lot of good information for LD children or parents of children who seek assistive technology or don't know what it is. It describes the purpose of Assistive technology and what types of learning problems it addresses. the article also goes into what kinds of assistive technology are available. It's a very basic article for someone who is new to assistive technology and who wants to start learning how it can help with the LD community.
2.) i: Using assistive technology for schoolwork: the experience of children with physical disabilities.
ii: Murchland, S., Parkyn, H.
iii: http://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/ebm/record/20446900/full_citation/Using_assistive_technology_for_schoolwork:_the_experience_of_children_with_physical_disabilities_
This article was about a study on children with disabilities using assistive technology for participation with schoolwork. The study recruited 5 children between the ages of 10 and 14, with differing physical disabilities, who attended mainstream schools. All of these children used computer- based assistive technology.
The results were that all of the children recognized that assistive technology enabled them to participate and reduced the impact of their physical disability, allowing independent participation, and facilitated higher learning outcomes.
3.) i: Self-assessment of classroom assistive listening devices.
ii: Odelius J., Johansson O.
iii: http://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/ebm/record/20524774/full_citation/Self_assessment_of_classroom_assistive_listening_devices_
This was a self-assessment of classroom assistive listening devices (ALDs) based on induction loop systems was carried out in Swedish classes for hearing-impaired students. A questionnaire was developed and completed by 25 students (bilateral hearing aid users, 10-20 years old). Responses for hearing aid microphone mode (M) and telecoil mode (T) were collected.
Better awareness was achieved in M-mode; students could better hear, locate and segregate sounds in the environment around them. Depending on the situation, students make different choices between audibility and awareness. Self-assessment is a promising approach for determining what combination of ALD design and function that will best benefit the students.
4.) i: Smart home technologies for health and social care support.
ii: Martin S, Kelly G, Kernohan WG, McCreight B, Nugent C
iii: http://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/ebm/record/18843715/full_citation/Smart_home_technologies_for_health_and_social_care_support_
The purpose of this study in the article was To explore the effectiveness of smart home technologies as an intervention for people with physical disability, cognitive impairment or learning disability, who are living at home, and to consider the impact on the individual's health status and on the financial resources of health care.
In conclusion This review highlights the current lack of empirical evidence to support or refute the use of smart home technologies within health and social care, which is significant for practitioners and healthcare consumers.
5.) i: Characterization of power wheelchair use in the home and community.
ii: Sonenblum SE., Sprigle S., Harris FH., Maurer CL.
iii: http://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/ebm/record/18295627/full_citation/Characterization_of_power_wheelchair_use_in_the_home_and_community_
The purpose of this article was to characterize the use of power wheelchairs and to determine if multiple measures of mobility and occupancy jointly provide a more comprehensive picture of wheelchair usage and daily activity in full-time power wheelchair users than daily distance alone.
The results of the study were that power wheelchair use varies widely both within and between users. Measuring distance, time, and number of bouts provides a clearer picture of mobility patterns than measuring distance alone, whereas occupancy helps to measure wheelchair function in daily activities.
This website offers a variety of high-tech adaptive and assistive products. They specialize in computer adaptations and build custom solutions for children and adults with disabilities. You can search for your product by describing your impairment or disability and the technology you need or just ask a question about it.
Their flagship product is Vocalize which is an innovative speech assistant that we developed with speech impaired persons to enable them to speak in a friendly human voice using standard computer equipment.
There are not a whole lot of different types of devices for different categories of disabilities but the ones they have are high- tech and state of the art.
2.) Tobii ATI- http://www.assistivetech.com/corporate/products/c-series.aspx
I was reading the “about us” section and under the company overview section it states that Tobii Assistive Technology, Inc. (Tobii ATI) is a premier developer of innovative hardware and software solutions for people with disabilities but all the products seem to be augmentative communication (AAC) solutions that help individuals with speech impairments communicate. I’m not sure why they just don’t mention that in the beginning.
All the products are high tech and quite impressive. One product called Tobii CEye Module allows people to control the computer screen, such as the mouse and keyboard, with eye control. Other devices include speech generating devices.
3.) Enable Mart - http://www.enablemart.com/
Enable Mart is a website that has over 3000 assistive technology devices from over 200 manufactures. Enable Mart Has customers in all 50 states and over 45 countries. There sections are broken down into subsections which make looking for specific items very easy. I like how it uses other manufactures so the customer can compare a variety of products without going onto multiple websites.
4.) Independent Living Source- http://www.iltsource.com/AboutUs.asp
This site has numerous assistive technology devices and breaks them down into12 categories including Learning & Classroom, Kitchen and household, software and switches. In each category there are hundreds of sub categories. I went under Learning and classroom and there were 17 pages with 9 items on each page. They also have teacher and IEP resources which is really impressive. There are devices for everyday living also.
There is a section called become a reseller. I couldn't go to the next page without putting a whole bunch of personal information in but it seems to be a section where you can also sell your devices. This is great for discounted devices as well as extra income for people who no longer need the equipment.
5.) LS&S- http://www.lssproducts.com/
LS&S specializes in products for the blind, visually impaired, deaf, and hard of hearing. They have devices that deal with low vision, hearing and daily living. They also have blogs, newsletter and books and reading stands. They have been in the market for over 27 years. This site has hundreds of great products.
Assistive Technology organization websites
1.) American Speech- Language- Hearing Association http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/treatment/assist_tech.htm
This site is for people who have communications issues and has assistive technology for those areas. It also has members who are speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and Internationally.
The main assistive technology device on the page is an assistive listening device (ALD) which is any type of device that can help you function better in your day-to-day communication situations. An ALD can be used with or without hearing aids to overcome the negative effects of distance, background noise, or poor room acoustics. So even though you have a hearing aid, ALDs can offer greater ease of hearing (and therefore reduced stress and fatigue) in many day-to-day communication situations.
This site also includes categories such as certification, Publication, Events, and Advocacy
2.) http://www.cforat.org/
The Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT) provides access to computers for people with disabilities. They provide business consulting services, libraries, and government entities. They provide assistance on creating accessible websites and have a test bank of users with disabilities to test products and services.
They work directly with individuals with disabilities: students, adults, employees, veterans, seniors. We provide direct service to a large number of individuals every year.
They also work with school districts not only to provide services for individual students, but we also provide training on assistive technology to District Staff (teachers, aides, etc.)
As part of our work with adults, we work with employers and Department of Rehabilitation Counselors to provide services that support adults with disabilities in finding and retaining jobs and creating accessible work environments.
We consult to businesses, libraries and government entities on accessible web design and development of accessible products and services. We also provide user testing of products and services by individuals with disabilities via the CforAT User Test Bank.
3.) DREAMMS for Kids- http://www.dreamms.org/
This site claims to be an assistive technology information clearinghouse and search facility. I'm not sure what that means but they have a great section with many websites to help in assistive and adaptive technologies.
This site has a section called State Assistive Technology Act Projects. This lists states and U.S. Territories that have been funded by The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), U.S. Here is the one for Guam:
GUAM SYSTEM FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (GSAT)
AVP/CEDDARS/GSAT
University of Guam, UOG Station
Mangilao, GU 96923
Public Contact: June F. Quitugua
PHONE: (671) 735-2490, ext. 3
TTY: (671) 734-8378
FAX: (671) 734-5709
E-MAIL: gsat@ite.net
http://www.icdri.org/legal/guam_system_for_assistive_techno.htm
4.) - http://cat.buffalo.edu/
This organization is in the school of public health and health professions out of the University at Buffalo. It conducts research, education, and service to increase knowledge about assistive devices for persons with functional impairments of all ages. The Center works in four related areas which are Research, Development, Transfer, and commercialization, Education Programs, Client assessment and training and Dissemination.
5.) The National Public Website on Assistive Technology- http://assistivetech.net/
Their mission is to provide access to information on AT devices and services as well as other community resources for people with disabilities and the general public. I like how they separate the sections you can browse by into Browse by function, Browse by activity and Browse by vendor. This makes it a lot more efficient and if you really like vendor's products you can see what they have without having to go through every product.
Assistive Technology Articles
1.) i: Assistive technology for kids with LD: An overview
ii: Raskind, M., Ph.D., Stanberry, K.
iii: http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/assistive-technology/assistive-technology-for-kids-with-learning-disabilities-an-overview.gs?content=702
This article goes is a very basic article with a lot of good information for LD children or parents of children who seek assistive technology or don't know what it is. It describes the purpose of Assistive technology and what types of learning problems it addresses. the article also goes into what kinds of assistive technology are available. It's a very basic article for someone who is new to assistive technology and who wants to start learning how it can help with the LD community.
2.) i: Using assistive technology for schoolwork: the experience of children with physical disabilities.
ii: Murchland, S., Parkyn, H.
iii: http://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/ebm/record/20446900/full_citation/Using_assistive_technology_for_schoolwork:_the_experience_of_children_with_physical_disabilities_
This article was about a study on children with disabilities using assistive technology for participation with schoolwork. The study recruited 5 children between the ages of 10 and 14, with differing physical disabilities, who attended mainstream schools. All of these children used computer- based assistive technology.
The results were that all of the children recognized that assistive technology enabled them to participate and reduced the impact of their physical disability, allowing independent participation, and facilitated higher learning outcomes.
3.) i: Self-assessment of classroom assistive listening devices.
ii: Odelius J., Johansson O.
iii: http://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/ebm/record/20524774/full_citation/Self_assessment_of_classroom_assistive_listening_devices_
This was a self-assessment of classroom assistive listening devices (ALDs) based on induction loop systems was carried out in Swedish classes for hearing-impaired students. A questionnaire was developed and completed by 25 students (bilateral hearing aid users, 10-20 years old). Responses for hearing aid microphone mode (M) and telecoil mode (T) were collected.
Better awareness was achieved in M-mode; students could better hear, locate and segregate sounds in the environment around them. Depending on the situation, students make different choices between audibility and awareness. Self-assessment is a promising approach for determining what combination of ALD design and function that will best benefit the students.
4.) i: Smart home technologies for health and social care support.
ii: Martin S, Kelly G, Kernohan WG, McCreight B, Nugent C
iii: http://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/ebm/record/18843715/full_citation/Smart_home_technologies_for_health_and_social_care_support_
The purpose of this study in the article was To explore the effectiveness of smart home technologies as an intervention for people with physical disability, cognitive impairment or learning disability, who are living at home, and to consider the impact on the individual's health status and on the financial resources of health care.
In conclusion This review highlights the current lack of empirical evidence to support or refute the use of smart home technologies within health and social care, which is significant for practitioners and healthcare consumers.
5.) i: Characterization of power wheelchair use in the home and community.
ii: Sonenblum SE., Sprigle S., Harris FH., Maurer CL.
iii: http://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/ebm/record/18295627/full_citation/Characterization_of_power_wheelchair_use_in_the_home_and_community_
The purpose of this article was to characterize the use of power wheelchairs and to determine if multiple measures of mobility and occupancy jointly provide a more comprehensive picture of wheelchair usage and daily activity in full-time power wheelchair users than daily distance alone.
The results of the study were that power wheelchair use varies widely both within and between users. Measuring distance, time, and number of bouts provides a clearer picture of mobility patterns than measuring distance alone, whereas occupancy helps to measure wheelchair function in daily activities.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Reflection on Multimedia lesson plan
This was a hard lesson plan at first to get through. I've done a few lesson plans in previous education classes but it was just a few and not any with multimedia in them. I felt overwhelmed when I started to think about the whole lesson plan as one big piece and how i was going to get through it. Then i started talking to my wife who has been a teacher for 7 or 8 years and for her it was nothing. She would say, " Just start at the begging and keep going step by step." I did and it started getting done. I had to go back over it a few times and modify it but the point was just sit down and start the mental flow of the assignment.
I'm glad we put in a with student with disability becuase that is going to be my class everyday most likely. I'm a special Education major and I;ve observed a few special education teachers and their whole class is students with disabilities so I can only imagine how hard those lesson plans are along with IEP guidlines that they have to follow. I guess this shouldn't be so stressful after all.
I'm glad we put in a with student with disability becuase that is going to be my class everyday most likely. I'm a special Education major and I;ve observed a few special education teachers and their whole class is students with disabilities so I can only imagine how hard those lesson plans are along with IEP guidlines that they have to follow. I guess this shouldn't be so stressful after all.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Jing
Jing project is a free software that adds visuals to your online conversation. You can capture images and create videos of what you see on your screen. You can then send a link of the image or video. You can also add these images or videos to your blog. myspace or website. You can record up to 5 minutes of video along with your commentary if you like. You also get 2 gigs of storage on screencast.com.
I think there are ways to use Jing for educational purposes. One could be to comment verbally on your students homework. This way there is no misinterpretation of the word or sentence and no confusion over the message that the teacher is trying to convey.You could use this as a student by adding your commentary on homework given to you from your teacher or professor if you are confused about some notes or to explain your side of your grade.
If you have classes or meetings with your colleagues you can use this to show them specific images or video clips that might get the message across stronger. It adds a great amount of clarity to your point.
I think there are ways to use Jing for educational purposes. One could be to comment verbally on your students homework. This way there is no misinterpretation of the word or sentence and no confusion over the message that the teacher is trying to convey.You could use this as a student by adding your commentary on homework given to you from your teacher or professor if you are confused about some notes or to explain your side of your grade.
If you have classes or meetings with your colleagues you can use this to show them specific images or video clips that might get the message across stronger. It adds a great amount of clarity to your point.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
WIiZiQ
WiZiQ is a website that lets you enjoy teaching and learning in live classes, connect with other members interested in the same subject across the world, develop subject expertise by attending public classes given by experts on a variety of topics. Simply put, when you can't meet your students or teacher in-person, use WiZiQ!
WiZiQ helps students get better scores in their tests by connecting them with teachers and experts, content, tests and online classes from around the world. With a host of cost-effective, fun, interactive and collaborative features implemented and many more in the pipeline, learning online has only one destination : WiZiQ.
Why WiZiQ?
• 24x7 Availability : Access high quality classes, tests and documents anytime and anywhere.
• Student-centric approach : Learn at your own pace and benchmark with peers, subscribe to RSS feeds and email alerts as per your preference.
• Wide Exposure : Learn with students and teachers from across the world.
• More Connectivity : Network with students in and outside the online classes.
• Technology Focus : Hands-on experience in using latest technology automatically.
• Cost-effective : Online classes, assessments and documents are significantly cheaper than others.
• Free Content Access : Access number of public sessions, tests, documents on a variety of topics and contact teachers - free of cost.
• Online Learning Advantage : You can stay anonymous, request 1-to-1 classes, find a buddy and benchmark with peers.
On bottom of home page go to help section and go to tour. Also there are tutorials of different sections when you click on that section. there are additional benefits if you upgrade for the Premium Membership but it does cost $ 49.95.
Benefits of Premium Membership ( $49.95/year ):
- Record all your classes
- Download your class recordings
-Co-Brand Virtual Classroom
- Send invoices, receive payments
- View detailed class statistics
- Contact Interested learners
- Conduct classes up to 05 Hours
- Get priority and guaranteed support
- Get additional controls
I'm not sure what this site doesn't do or what the downside of the website is because I never have been to one like this. I don't have any other site to compare it to. It makes it hard to decide if it's up, below, or above it. Either way, I still think this site and it's format for learning and teaching is great. You can also use it just to get together and discuss issues without even having a class. I think it's a great site.
WiZiQ helps students get better scores in their tests by connecting them with teachers and experts, content, tests and online classes from around the world. With a host of cost-effective, fun, interactive and collaborative features implemented and many more in the pipeline, learning online has only one destination : WiZiQ.
Why WiZiQ?
• 24x7 Availability : Access high quality classes, tests and documents anytime and anywhere.
• Student-centric approach : Learn at your own pace and benchmark with peers, subscribe to RSS feeds and email alerts as per your preference.
• Wide Exposure : Learn with students and teachers from across the world.
• More Connectivity : Network with students in and outside the online classes.
• Technology Focus : Hands-on experience in using latest technology automatically.
• Cost-effective : Online classes, assessments and documents are significantly cheaper than others.
• Free Content Access : Access number of public sessions, tests, documents on a variety of topics and contact teachers - free of cost.
• Online Learning Advantage : You can stay anonymous, request 1-to-1 classes, find a buddy and benchmark with peers.
On bottom of home page go to help section and go to tour. Also there are tutorials of different sections when you click on that section. there are additional benefits if you upgrade for the Premium Membership but it does cost $ 49.95.
Benefits of Premium Membership ( $49.95/year ):
- Record all your classes
- Download your class recordings
-Co-Brand Virtual Classroom
- Send invoices, receive payments
- View detailed class statistics
- Contact Interested learners
- Conduct classes up to 05 Hours
- Get priority and guaranteed support
- Get additional controls
I'm not sure what this site doesn't do or what the downside of the website is because I never have been to one like this. I don't have any other site to compare it to. It makes it hard to decide if it's up, below, or above it. Either way, I still think this site and it's format for learning and teaching is great. You can also use it just to get together and discuss issues without even having a class. I think it's a great site.
Enabling Dreams
This was a short film about assistive technology and how it benefits all kids but mainly the special education community. It has a few stories of select individuals with disabilities and how assistive technology has helped them.
I have taken quite a few special education classes and it is my major so I've seen this a lot but what it made me think about is that I haven't seen it a lot in our schools here on Guam.
I think you would have to make changes for a child using assistive technology in your lesson plan. Some changes might be time, depending on the assistive technology you are using and how slow it is or how long it takes. Space is another issue. You might have to rearrange your classroom for the child's assistive technology device. There are many other ways to accommodate the child but it all depends on what the assistive technology is and how it effects the lesson plan. You change it so the child is able to use the technology to help him with his assignments or learning.
This video will make me fight harder to get the assistive technology for students who I think need it. I will definitely pass it on the parents of these kids. It also reconfirmed what I already knew. Assistive technology is a major function of their life. It helps them accomplish things that they couldn't before. It helps them open doors that they never even thought of before.
I have taken quite a few special education classes and it is my major so I've seen this a lot but what it made me think about is that I haven't seen it a lot in our schools here on Guam.
I think you would have to make changes for a child using assistive technology in your lesson plan. Some changes might be time, depending on the assistive technology you are using and how slow it is or how long it takes. Space is another issue. You might have to rearrange your classroom for the child's assistive technology device. There are many other ways to accommodate the child but it all depends on what the assistive technology is and how it effects the lesson plan. You change it so the child is able to use the technology to help him with his assignments or learning.
This video will make me fight harder to get the assistive technology for students who I think need it. I will definitely pass it on the parents of these kids. It also reconfirmed what I already knew. Assistive technology is a major function of their life. It helps them accomplish things that they couldn't before. It helps them open doors that they never even thought of before.
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