Module Reflections
Module 1
Module 1 made me look into what kind of technology I have in my current school. I know where some of the money went into technology. I also know where money could have gone too. Our school has been making great strides in adding more tech into our classrooms, despite our lack of proper funding. While we do have many pieces of tech that are up to date, the quantity is what is keeping my school back a bit. We have quality, but lack quantity.
Module 2
This module made me look into how knowledgeable students were with technology. In some areas, they were weak, such as how to access proper websites or posting appropriate content onto the internet. Others would be the speed at which they can grasp and learn new pieces of technology. Many of my students were self-taught, especially with their mobile devices, rather than the PC.
Module 3
This module reminded me of how easy it was for cyberbullying and sexting can take place. I've already known the dangers of what the internet can do due to a long history of internet use. I recall when I first started using the internet, my folks warned me about posting personal information online. My students are either unaware or are not worried with what they post. I believe they may not know the real consequences of such actions.
Module 4
In this module, I looked into what challenges new technology may bring into the classroom. When I bring new tech into the classroom, it's usually on a trial basis. If it works, I'll incorporate it into my lessons, if not I throw it out. I don't have much in the way of tech in my class other than my computer and projector. I've tried using Ipads in the class before but spent most of the time individually fixing them.
Module 5
This module made me focus on creating a tech committee for my school. More specifically a student-oriented committee. I've been the go-to guy for tech at my school for a number of years with no aides, and I've grown to appreciate other schools' student committees. I've decided to try and recruit students for these tech committees to fix ongoing issues within the school.
Question: What is the role that assistive technology plays or could play, and about the processes used to determine whether using assistive technology becomes part of a student’s plan or IEP?
Teacher 1 (RB):
In my 2-years working in special ed I had a couple of students whose IEP allowed them to:
1. use a calculator to check their work
2. type out reports on a computer to assist with spelling, grammar, and penmanship
3. monocular to assist with reading text and seeing the board
4. dictate thoughts onto a recording device to help write a paper and not forget
5. a physical activity software (pre- Wii technology) to help a wheelchair bound student do physical education activities
6. educational video games to practice math and language skills
Teacher 2 (BL):
Assistive technology can be used for multiple things: communication, accommodations, visual impairment, mobility, etc. Assistive technology allows students to best meet and participate in their least restrictive environment. If the IEP team determines the student needs assistive technology to the needs learning environment, material, etc., they considered the student's learning environment, social interactions, and interventions necessary to best meet the needs of the student.
Module 6
I enjoyed module 6 as it validated my need for students to bring their own tech into the classrooms. More specifically, their smart-phones. I've allowed students to use them in the past for research gathering to much success. My district frowns upon the use of such tech in class as it does distract some students from their work. If used correctly and purposefully, their smartphones can greatly add to their educational experience.
Module 1
Module 1 made me look into what kind of technology I have in my current school. I know where some of the money went into technology. I also know where money could have gone too. Our school has been making great strides in adding more tech into our classrooms, despite our lack of proper funding. While we do have many pieces of tech that are up to date, the quantity is what is keeping my school back a bit. We have quality, but lack quantity.
Module 2
This module made me look into how knowledgeable students were with technology. In some areas, they were weak, such as how to access proper websites or posting appropriate content onto the internet. Others would be the speed at which they can grasp and learn new pieces of technology. Many of my students were self-taught, especially with their mobile devices, rather than the PC.
Module 3
This module reminded me of how easy it was for cyberbullying and sexting can take place. I've already known the dangers of what the internet can do due to a long history of internet use. I recall when I first started using the internet, my folks warned me about posting personal information online. My students are either unaware or are not worried with what they post. I believe they may not know the real consequences of such actions.
Module 4
In this module, I looked into what challenges new technology may bring into the classroom. When I bring new tech into the classroom, it's usually on a trial basis. If it works, I'll incorporate it into my lessons, if not I throw it out. I don't have much in the way of tech in my class other than my computer and projector. I've tried using Ipads in the class before but spent most of the time individually fixing them.
Module 5
This module made me focus on creating a tech committee for my school. More specifically a student-oriented committee. I've been the go-to guy for tech at my school for a number of years with no aides, and I've grown to appreciate other schools' student committees. I've decided to try and recruit students for these tech committees to fix ongoing issues within the school.
Question: What is the role that assistive technology plays or could play, and about the processes used to determine whether using assistive technology becomes part of a student’s plan or IEP?
Teacher 1 (RB):
In my 2-years working in special ed I had a couple of students whose IEP allowed them to:
1. use a calculator to check their work
2. type out reports on a computer to assist with spelling, grammar, and penmanship
3. monocular to assist with reading text and seeing the board
4. dictate thoughts onto a recording device to help write a paper and not forget
5. a physical activity software (pre- Wii technology) to help a wheelchair bound student do physical education activities
6. educational video games to practice math and language skills
Teacher 2 (BL):
Assistive technology can be used for multiple things: communication, accommodations, visual impairment, mobility, etc. Assistive technology allows students to best meet and participate in their least restrictive environment. If the IEP team determines the student needs assistive technology to the needs learning environment, material, etc., they considered the student's learning environment, social interactions, and interventions necessary to best meet the needs of the student.
Module 6
I enjoyed module 6 as it validated my need for students to bring their own tech into the classrooms. More specifically, their smart-phones. I've allowed students to use them in the past for research gathering to much success. My district frowns upon the use of such tech in class as it does distract some students from their work. If used correctly and purposefully, their smartphones can greatly add to their educational experience.
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