April 2011
5 posts
Autism Blog
I think this is a really great example of iPad can be used to help to reach students and to help them express themselves. And you make a good point about how their home experiences are important too. If the parents can see (from their child’s experiences at school) that a form of technology is helpful, this may be something that can be carried out at home as well. Great points!
Autism Awareness Response
Hi!! I loved your post about how Autism can be supported in the classroom by different technological tools. After watching the video of Braden, I feel like I am falling so far behind the times with the technology today. I am not very familiar with all the different apps that there are now. It seems that there are really wonderful ones available to help students of all levels develop their skills....
April is Autism Awareness Month
This is my last blog for our class, so I thought long and hard about what I should write. I mentioned it to my roommate, and he pointed out the fact that April is Autism Awareness Month. We, like many of you, are currently taking Inclusive Teaching in Education where we talk a lot about Autism, as it is so predominant nowadays. As part of that class, we take a cue from classes like this and all...
It’s an interesting point you bring about how much schools block on the internet. While I do think it is extremely important for schools to protect students from things on the internet that are inappropriate, I think this matter could use some more discussion. Even when they block things, some things can still get through, so I think it would be beneficial to teach students how to handle...
March 2011
4 posts
It's been such a long time...
I have to say that things are going wonderfully for my students and myself over at the middle school! I am having such a great time teaching 7th grade math. Right now we are preparing for the NJ ASK and sticking to the Connected Math as much as possible.
Since this blog is for both my students and my technology class, I think it is appropriate to discuss what kinds of technology I’ve been using...
Why Santacross the Universe deserves the funding...
In order to fully and fairly assess this bold claim we need to utilize a multi faceted and unbiased apprehension of the previous claim. Recent events have lead to NPR losing funding from several prestigious sponsors. In a time of media bias, hidden agendas, and no transparency in donations, one forum can act as a shining beacon of exemplary journalism. The unbiased reporting of facts by Professor...
Hi Amy
Hi Amy,
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> I agree that the internet is such a big, powerful, and scary place,
> especially for our youth. Just yesterday, my 12yr old sister posted her
> phone number on FB. I was so shocked. I went through her account (like
> one of the videos we watched for this class), and realized that I knew her
> name, picture, phone number, email address, zip code, familyÂs...
Keeping Kids Safe!
So I know it has been awhile since I’ve posted- but once this semester starts winding down I know I’ll be able to find more time to utilize this blog. Life has gotten interesting for me in the past week- the maternity leave that I am taking over for (seventh grade math) is actually starting next week…three weeks early! I am extremely excited to get into the classroom with the students and start...
February 2011
8 posts
Hey Amy,
I also have had the recent realization that I do not know nearly enough about computers and the internet. I have not had nearly enough practice in all the new technologies, and like you my interactions have been limited to email and Facebook, primarily. I think that it is crazy how fast technology is becoming a major part of society. Like you commented about Richardson’s thought about two blogs...
First blog, it's great!
Hi Amy,
Congrats on your first blog! It was great. i am a first-timer too. And also like you, I thought I was pretty good with technology and have found that I have a lot to learn. This class provides a great place to start technology exploration.
I understand some people’s feelings about STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math), but just like this class, any unknown...
Hi Amy!
I love the title of your blog! And the video, cartoon, quotes, links, etc are really great! I am very excited for you that you are going to be taking a teaching position and will be implementing your new website. Having computers in your classroom is going to open up so many teaching opportunities for you! I think it is amazing how much technology has changed! I thought you might enjoy this clip...
I hope I am doing this right!
Hello!
I hope that I am posting on your post correctly!
I completely understand where you are coming from. I just posted my blog now and as you will see it is completely large! I fooled around with it for like fifteen minutes and I cannot seem to make the font smaller. I made my brother come in and try to help. I almost cried because of how technologically stunted that I feel.
I love that...
Welcome!
Hey, there!
I am SO excited to welcome you to my very first blog. I will be using this blog as a place for me to reflect on my experiences in starting to use technology for both personal and educational purposes. As for right now, the blog will be from my perspective as a student in my Introduction to Teaching with Digital Tools class; later, this blog will hopefully be used in my own...
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