I've worked with disabled kids every summer at a camp so I appreciate assistive and adaptive technologies so much. I think it helps disabled students feel so much more capable and not be so secluded from other students. I think sometimes these technologies can be pretty time consuming which can cause some issues in a classroom but I think the benefits are worth using them. I've seen kids with learning disabilities be provided ipads with the lesson plans on the screen with interactive touching features because touching tangible items can help them learn better.
Honestly, the more I know about technology I think the better I will be professionally. Technology is so important these days and I feel like i'm getting very familiar with programs I never knew before. Creating websites, presentations, resumes, etc. are all things i'm sure i'll have to do no matter what job I have and knowing the skills makes it so much easier to just focus on the content.
I LOVED the webquest assignment. I'll agree it was pretty time-consuming, but I loved getting to be creative with the site. I'm sure i'll make a website in the future whether it be a blog, for a business, etc. I learned how to properly format a website, to leave little white space, to adjust it for my classes age group, etc. Here it is! https://kls16c.wixsite.com/dailyeatsproject
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Hey Kathryn! Thank you for touching on your volunteer experience with youth, and mentioning the assistive and adaptive technologies you've seen used during that process. I think your life experience will help you decide what programs and tools would be most effective for students. It's really good practice to have, I think! I love your website, as well. It's so clean and detailed. I can tell that put a lot of effort into it.
ReplyDeleteNice post! Your assignment turned out great, very creative! I love how you give your time back volunteering with the community youth keep up the good work!
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