Just want to spread the word the best that I can- Comcast is offering a reduced price for internet access to families who's children qualify for the Free Lunch Program in their school. Qualifying families can get broadband for $9.95 per month for as long as their child qualifies and they can purchased a computer for only $150! There are no activation fees and no equipment rental fees.
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Monday, 13 June 2011
Spinner Activities
Posted on 14:59 by Unknown
All-Turn-It Spinner (Made by Ablenet)
This is one of my favorite tools in a classroom and for the home. A spinner is great for random choice making. Place choices on a circular board, and the student presses a switch (or the button in the lower corner) to make selections. But it's RANDOM!
While the selection can be responded to as if it is a choice it should be understood that the
This is one of my favorite tools in a classroom and for the home. A spinner is great for random choice making. Place choices on a circular board, and the student presses a switch (or the button in the lower corner) to make selections. But it's RANDOM!
While the selection can be responded to as if it is a choice it should be understood that the
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Technology Integration Isn't About Technology
Posted on 13:45 by Unknown
Education Week came out with a great article by By Patrick Ledesma on May 22, 2011, entitled, "Technology Integration Isn't About Technology". Some of the lines that created a "Yes!" response from me are:It's about purpose and ease of use. We should focus on enhancing and enriching the learning experience by defining the goals and processes for why and how students will use technology.
If we
If we
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) iDevice Apps and Visual Supports
Posted on 15:04 by Unknown
Communication applications
(apps), designed to be used on an iPhone, iTouch or iPad (iDevices),
fit different cognitive and learning profiles just like all programs and
devices do. Today, most people use multiple devices to address their
daily communication needs. The idea that ANY one device can (or should)
“do the job” for individuals with communication needs no longer makes
sense.
Interactive Whiteboards with Special Needs
Posted on 07:23 by Unknown
The Council for Exception Children states, "Whiteboards Engage Autistic Students in Social Learning - Although touchscreen tablets work well as personalized tools, they cannot be a replacement for interactive whiteboards, which help autistic students with social learning in a group setting." This is not only true for children on the spectrum but for all students when it comes to learning to
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Apps in the Special Education Classroom
Posted on 08:47 by Unknown
iDevices with special needs students. What do we need to know and consider? (This is a living document. It will change as this world of iDevices grows, expands and we learn more about the world of mobile devices and what they may provide.)
Parents, Speech and Language Specialist and teachers are developing programs specifically for the disabled population. Some may not be designed for
Friday, 7 January 2011
iDevices in the Special Education Classroom
Posted on 10:43 by Unknown
A number of built-in features, tools, and add-ons are helping to prompt Apple's iPad into the classroom. Now, the push to get textbooks accessed through this device to get rid of all those heavy books, ah, it is happening!! With a text reader and highlighter, this will really be something worth talking about. Students learn in different ways. The iPad can provide visual, audio and tactile
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