Wednesday, June 6, 2012
In class this evening Allan, Anna and I finished up Assignment 2.
Here is my link to Assignment 2.
http://aakecosystems.blogspot.ca/
Dallas, Toni, and myself were picked to go into group 3 (deaf). We found it very difficult to find 3 assistive technologies solely being used for people who are deaf. Most searches performed would give you assistive technologies for the deaf or hard of hearing. After asking Barbara for some clarification and great searching by Toni, Dallas and I we were able to find some assistive technologies for deaf students.
Check out our blog.
http://atforsupportingdeafness.blogspot.com/
Thank you everyone for a great class this year. I really learned a lot about assistive technologies for students in the classroom. If I ever find myself in a job that requires the use of assistive technology for students.
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Class 9
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Allan, Anna, and I worked on our Assignment 2 during this class. We were given a choice of Grade 2 - Life of a Frog or Grade 7 - Ecosystems.
We decided to work with Grade 7 Ecosystems since all of us were secondary educators.
Here is the blog that we created together.
https://webmail.stfx.ca/owa/redir.aspx?C=746cbee69c9c42d28524a218e0675b1f&URL=http%3a%2f%2faakecosystems.blogspot.ca%2f
Allan, Anna, and I worked on our Assignment 2 during this class. We were given a choice of Grade 2 - Life of a Frog or Grade 7 - Ecosystems.
We decided to work with Grade 7 Ecosystems since all of us were secondary educators.
Here is the blog that we created together.
https://webmail.stfx.ca/owa/redir.aspx?C=746cbee69c9c42d28524a218e0675b1f&URL=http%3a%2f%2faakecosystems.blogspot.ca%2f
Class 8
Wednesday, May 23rd
This evening’s class focused on profiling videos from a
documentary type film titled “Misunderstood Minds”. These videos provided some great insight into
the lives of students who have learning disabilities. The video reinforces that a learning
disability is a legitimate and significant disorder that deserves attention and
recognition just like any other type of disability. So often I think a learning disability is not
viewed or perceived as a valid condition that can significantly affect one’s
learning.
I do not have any experience teaching elementary grade
levels but I would assume that many students with learning disabilities are
diagnosed in these earlier grades. I
think training and professional development for teachers on how to recognize possible
signs of learning disabilities and what to do if you suspect a learning
disability would be invaluable.
The following is a video on some possible signs of a student
with a learning disability.
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Class 7
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Understanding the Reading Process
This week we had a great discussion of the reading process. I learned a lot about the reading process from the slides presented from last week’s presentations. I also learned a lot from our discussion as we created the inspiration file about the reading process. I am having a problem with spacing on my blog the last few entries. As you can see from earlier entries this was not the case. I haven't changed anything. Any suggestions?
I finally figured it out. I had it in HTML instead of Compose.
Thanks everyone.
Here is the reading process we created. I took it from your blog Wanda.
Our group did a fantastic job creating the reading process. Great job group!
Understanding the Reading Process
This week we had a great discussion of the reading process. I learned a lot about the reading process from the slides presented from last week’s presentations. I also learned a lot from our discussion as we created the inspiration file about the reading process. I am having a problem with spacing on my blog the last few entries. As you can see from earlier entries this was not the case. I haven't changed anything. Any suggestions?
I finally figured it out. I had it in HTML instead of Compose.
Thanks everyone.
Here is the reading process we created. I took it from your blog Wanda.
Our group did a fantastic job creating the reading process. Great job group!
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Class 6
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The Four Models of Assistive Technology Here is what I found when I researched the four models of assistive technology.
EDUCATION TECH POINTS Authors: Gayl Bower and Penny Reed This model offers a step by step procedure which is made from questions that need to be asked in order to make considerate decisions. It taps into what the situation currently is, what is could be, and what it should be.
THE SETT FRAMEWORK
Author: Joy Zabala
The Sett Models provides a framework built of questions pertaining to the student, the environment, the tasks, and the tools. It enables the user to strategically answer questions that will provide insight and guidance into discussions which will lead to decisions. The model offers questions to stimulate thought and consideration in the decision making process. The model emphasizes collaboration, communication, incorporation of different perspectives, important information, shared knowledge amongst the team, flexibility, and the process as being on-going.
UNIFYING FUNCTIONAL MODEL
Authors; Melichar and Blackhurst
This model provides a web of interrelated elements which guide the users to making appropriate and functional decisions. The model emphasizes the need to evaluate and get feedback on decisions made so improvements can be made. The model encourages the user to participate in the process frequently over time.
HATT MODEL
Authors: Cook and Hussey
The model argues that assistive technology services must focus on improving the individual’s performance. The key components of this model are the person with the disability, the performance activity, and the assistive technology itself. I have to apologize to everyone for missing class this week. I attended my academic awards ceremony at my school. I was part of the ceremony.
The Four Models of Assistive Technology Here is what I found when I researched the four models of assistive technology.
EDUCATION TECH POINTS Authors: Gayl Bower and Penny Reed This model offers a step by step procedure which is made from questions that need to be asked in order to make considerate decisions. It taps into what the situation currently is, what is could be, and what it should be.
Author: Joy Zabala
The Sett Models provides a framework built of questions pertaining to the student, the environment, the tasks, and the tools. It enables the user to strategically answer questions that will provide insight and guidance into discussions which will lead to decisions. The model offers questions to stimulate thought and consideration in the decision making process. The model emphasizes collaboration, communication, incorporation of different perspectives, important information, shared knowledge amongst the team, flexibility, and the process as being on-going.
Authors; Melichar and Blackhurst
This model provides a web of interrelated elements which guide the users to making appropriate and functional decisions. The model emphasizes the need to evaluate and get feedback on decisions made so improvements can be made. The model encourages the user to participate in the process frequently over time.
Authors: Cook and Hussey
The model argues that assistive technology services must focus on improving the individual’s performance. The key components of this model are the person with the disability, the performance activity, and the assistive technology itself. I have to apologize to everyone for missing class this week. I attended my academic awards ceremony at my school. I was part of the ceremony.
Sunday 6 May 2012
Class 5
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Hello everyone,
Great job on the presentations this last week adn of course the two presentations we had this week.
The first presentation (Anna, Dallas, and Stephanie) on Social Skills and Autism was a very informative session on apps designed for these learners. Great job on this and I really enjoyed the presentation. I really enjoyed the recommendations for using apps in our classrooms. It was a great touch on the presentation.
The concluding presentation on apps for students with learning disabilities by Wanda, Dawn, and Leanne was very informative. I really enjoyed the use of apps they presented. I liked the use of all the iapps, ireader, ispeech, imovie, etc. These are some great apps for students with learning disabilities.
We finished our class by doing research on four well known assistive technology models. I would share what I found but that is for Wednesday's class...
Hello everyone,
Great job on the presentations this last week adn of course the two presentations we had this week.
The first presentation (Anna, Dallas, and Stephanie) on Social Skills and Autism was a very informative session on apps designed for these learners. Great job on this and I really enjoyed the presentation. I really enjoyed the recommendations for using apps in our classrooms. It was a great touch on the presentation.
The concluding presentation on apps for students with learning disabilities by Wanda, Dawn, and Leanne was very informative. I really enjoyed the use of apps they presented. I liked the use of all the iapps, ireader, ispeech, imovie, etc. These are some great apps for students with learning disabilities.
We finished our class by doing research on four well known assistive technology models. I would share what I found but that is for Wednesday's class...
Class 4
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Hello everyone,
I want to first thank everyone for their presentations during class 4. There were some great presentations done by everyone.
The first group (Allan, Farmoush, and Toni) that presented did a fantasic job of discussing classroom challenges for students with physical disabilities. Your powerpoint presentation was excellent. Very thorough description of the apps for the IPad.
The second group (Barbara, Nicole, and Jenna) presented communication disorders. I really enjoyed the knowledge gained from this presentation. These are some ideas I will keep with me during my teaching if I am ever in the role of one of these teachers or as a parent.
The third group (Sherry, Lloyd and myself) presented apps for early learners. I want to thank you for making this assignment one I enjoyed. You were both great to work with. I appreciate all of your time and energy that was put into making our presentation a success!
The last group of the evening (Setz, Mary Jo, and Karla) presented on severe autism. This presentation gave me some great knowledge regarding autism and some intervention strategies and apps that can help when working with students with Autism.
This class went by very quickly. Before I knew it, it was 9 pm and we still had two presentations to go. I looked forward to the two presentations the following week and they didn't disappoint.
Please see last week's blog for the information on early learners apps.
Hello everyone,
I want to first thank everyone for their presentations during class 4. There were some great presentations done by everyone.
The first group (Allan, Farmoush, and Toni) that presented did a fantasic job of discussing classroom challenges for students with physical disabilities. Your powerpoint presentation was excellent. Very thorough description of the apps for the IPad.
The second group (Barbara, Nicole, and Jenna) presented communication disorders. I really enjoyed the knowledge gained from this presentation. These are some ideas I will keep with me during my teaching if I am ever in the role of one of these teachers or as a parent.
The third group (Sherry, Lloyd and myself) presented apps for early learners. I want to thank you for making this assignment one I enjoyed. You were both great to work with. I appreciate all of your time and energy that was put into making our presentation a success!
The last group of the evening (Setz, Mary Jo, and Karla) presented on severe autism. This presentation gave me some great knowledge regarding autism and some intervention strategies and apps that can help when working with students with Autism.
This class went by very quickly. Before I knew it, it was 9 pm and we still had two presentations to go. I looked forward to the two presentations the following week and they didn't disappoint.
Please see last week's blog for the information on early learners apps.
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