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FINAL REFLECTION

Using technology in class rooms is very important and beneficial to students because of very many reasons. First it allows the students to be more motivated and feel more engaged in learning. Using technology is becoming more and more common in everyday use and if students are able to use the computer, they are more familiar with it and will want to learn. Using technology, it also increases their technical skills. It gets them used to using software and different tools on the computer. There are so many new software and tools that are so beneficial to learning that it would be smart to incorporate these recourses into your classroom. It also allows students to be able to access their work online incase they miss a class or forgot to write something down. By having all of the class work online it will give the students access to read over the information and course material. Using smart boards is also very important because you can have a lesson plan set but are also able to write on the board. It gives students the chance to come up to the board and work out a problem which will help them feel comfortable in what they are doing or to be able to see what they did wrong. Overall, using technology is so important because it overall benefits the student in so many ways. When I am in class, I like when we use technology and things are be able to be accessed online because I can come back to it later and it is generally more fun and helps me more. ** My answers are the same from the beginning of the semester. Technology will and always be a successful tool to use in the classroom and it will only get better as the years go on. **

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The story that I am going to tell about is a vacation that I went to in ocean city with my dad and my sister. This vacation was much different than any other vacation I have ever been on before because it was just me, my dad and my sister Camryn. Usually our vacations are our whole family but this year, 2009, both of my brothers had football so my mom had to stay home with them. Me and my sister have always gotten along but this vacation made everything so much different. We spent so much time together and were able to bond so much that we formed such a special bond that I am so grateful for. We went to the beach everyday, went mini golfing, out to dinner, and on walks together. Our dad was usually with us, but he went out with his friends a lot while we were down there which forced us to have to be together. Don’t get me wrong, I have always loved my sister, but since we were forced to be together, we were able to talk more and get to know each other better. Ever since, this vacation my sister and I have become inseperable. She is my best friend and I am so thankful to be so close to her. My dad loves how close we are because he knows that it is because of this one vacation. He likes to say that he is the reason for our closeness and I think he is right. I love my sister more than anything and don’t know what I would do without her.

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Link to glog: Link This is an interactive post on John Dewey by Jordan Bittner, Angela Sita, and Kim Van Lowe.

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 * The Visual/ Nonverbal Learning Style **

You learn best when information is presented visually and in a picture or design format. In a classroom setting, you benefit from instructors who use visual aids such as film, video, maps and charts. You benefit from information obtained from the pictures and diagrams in textbooks. You tend to like to work in a quiet room and may not like to work in study groups. When trying to remember something, you can often visualize a picture of it in your mind. You may have an artistic side that enjoys activities ha ving to do with visual art and design.


 * Learning Strategies for the Visual/ Nonverbal Learner: **

Make flashcards of key information that needs to be memorized. Draw symbols and pictures on the cards to facilitate recall. Use highlighter pens to highlight key words and pictures on the flashcards. Limit the amount of information per card, so your mind can take a mental "picture' of the information.

Mark up the margins of your textbook with key words, symbols, and diagrams that help you remember the text. Use highlighter pens of contrasting colors to "color code" the information.

When learning mathematical or technical information, make charts to organize the information. When a mathematical problem involves a sequence of steps, draw a series of boxes, each containing the appropriate bit of information in sequence.

Use large square graph paper to assist in creating charts and diagrams that illustrate key concepts.

Use the computer to assist in organizing material that needs to be memorized. Using word processing, create tables and charts with graphics that help you to understand and retain course material. Use spreadsheet and database software to further organize m aterial that needs to be learned. As much as possible, translate words and ideas into symbols, pictures, and diagrams.

I definitely agree with this. I enjoy when teachers use examples and visuals. This definitely helps me in math. When teachers give notes it doesn’t really help that much, but when actually use examples I understand it more. In other classes when teachers don’t use visuals I tend to not pay attention but when something is written in front of me then I will write it down and make me focus more.

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 * Questions for reaction/reflection**:
 * 1) 1. From visiting the websites and viewing the videos in Part I of the assignnment, what information did you learn about assistive technology for disabled individuals?
 * I learned that assistive technology for disabled individuals can provide both routine and customized access to the general curricula. According to one of the websites, children with disabilities in public classrooms, assistive technologies are their tools to extend their physical, social, and communicative abilities. They also provide the means for academic and cooperative inclusion.** Ok ay, but I was hoping to have you put this in your own words rather than lift language from websites

[] I really enjoyed this site. I liked this one the best because of the way it was set up and it was the easiest in my opinion to use. It was very useful and full of information. It gave me a much better understanding of new items in the classroom that can be used for children with special needs. Many students mentioned the ATTO site, too, saying that they liked the information in the site.
 * 1) 2. Were there any sites, products, or resources that particularly impressed you and that you want to remember as you prepare to become a classroom teacher?


 * 1) 3. What promises/potentials does technology provide for students with diverse learning needs?
 * 2) 1. AT must be provided by the school district at no cost to the family
 * 3) 2. AT must be determined on a case-by-case basis; it is required if needed to ensure access to free and appropriate public education
 * 4) 3. If the IEP team determines on a case-by-case; it is required if needed to ensure access to free and appropriate public education
 * 5) 4. The students IEP team determines that AT is needed for home use to ensure free and appropriate public education, it must be provided
 * 6) 5. The students IEP must reflect the nature of the AT and amount of supportive AT services required.
 * 7) 6. A parent is accorded an extensive set of procedural safeguards, including the provision of AT to the child. One thing you will quickly learn in the classroom if you have learning disabled students - the teacher needs to be an active advocate for those students AND so do the parents. You must "make noise" to get the resources the students need if the school is not responsive.

I personally have not ever interacted with a student with diverse learning needs.
 * 1) 4. Have you ever had a personal experience with a student or other person who has used some form of assistive technology to help them function in learning or everyday life? If so, describe what you observed from that experience in terms of meeting the special needs of those individuals.

Since I have never experienced teaching a child with special needs, all of these sites will help me in preparing for if I am ever faced with this challenged. There are many useful examples and helpful tips on how to help them. I will definitely want to use these websites if I were ever faced with this challenge.
 * 1) 5. From this assignment, what will you carry with you as you prepare to become a teacher – one that will, most likely, face the challenge of meeting the needs of special education students along with non-disabled learners?

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