Reflection

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I thought I knew something about Assistive Technology! Boy, Howdy! There is always so much more to learn; like devices and apps and apps and APPS for the iPad, iPod Touch and the iPhone. Now I want at least four iPad's for my classroom. THANKS,  BARB! I will have to sell a kidney,  shake the kids down for lunch money, or at the very least, fundraise like mad to get them!

Fundraising ideas:

Bake sales
Refundable collections
Raffle
Odd jobs
Scholastic Bonus points
Whine to the principal




I thought I knew a lot about the reading process - well, actually, I do! I just hadn't thought about it in terms of neuro-physyology. My understanding of the processes has certainly expanded and I even understand the need to do a task analysis when you're thinking about Assistive Technology - you really do need to know where the task breaks down for students to match the most appropriate tool to that student.

I have even learned some new skills like BLOGGING! Can't say I would ever create one on my own, but, never say never!


I have already downloaded a number of apps on to my iPad that I know I will use in my classroom; Pictello, Story Builder, Sentence Builder, Rainbow Sentences, Reading Raven, Ansel & Claire’s Adventures in Africa, SeeUSay, Prizmo.... and I am sure there will be more. The iPad has the potential for so much learning to happen AND the children are ENGAGED; in fact I have already seen how much they love it in the few months that I had mine in the classroom last year. I also got to witness the world of communication open up for one of my students with autism. Now her parents went out and bought one for her personal use once they saw what she was doing with the one in the learning centre - I have a problem with this on principle - what about the families that can't afford to buy one! That aside, with Quiloquo,  this child's communication rate skyrocketed! So I see the potential for Assistive Technology for regular program and adapted program kids as well.
Money is the only issue!

So I leave you with this....

Hope everyone has a great summer!