week 8

3/18/08



The whole idea with using technology is to not use worksheets. the goal is to prepare students with 21st century skills--technology.



Today- bridging the gap to make it to the other side to learn/communicate

SLD-Auditory processing--websites/software/doesn't have to be just technology



erobics-to increase sound systems



fly pen--look at it. sold at frys



Elizabeth Kubler Ross On Death and Dying



Make sure that every interaction with parents involve something good about the child!!!!!!



will be available to download



No class next week!!!!



when we come back we will be working on inspiration



Reflection: how do you help students/teachers/parents bridge the gap between the disability and the childs successful functioning.

I think this is one of the most difficult parts of the job. In terms of students and parents, I think that teachers need to be open and up front with both students and teachers. Students need to understand that they have a disability, whether it is a learning disability or a physical disability, so they can start accommodating for themselves. For example, if a student has ADD, and they know they have difficulty focusing, they can try different things to help themselves concentrate and learn to live with their disability. For me, I know I have trouble remembering things, so I write everything down. With parents, knowing the different recources available to assist thier child, they can try new things, and find the one that works specifically for thier child. Teachers also need to know different recources to assist studnets with disabilities in thier classes. I also think it is important for teachers to be knowledgable about different disabilities so they can use the appropriate accommodations or modifications for a specific student. If teachers know about different disabilities, they will be able to support the student with more success, allowing the student to be successful.