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Creative Online Projects
Started Apr 10 0 Replies 0 Likes
I recently watched a webinar about teaching in a multi-ability classroom. One of the great resources shared was Jen Wagner's Online Projects. The website is…Continue
Experience using iPads in the Classroom
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wesley Emlet Mar 11. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I am a grad student in a technology innovations course. I am currently researching case studies about the effectiveness of using iPads in the classroom. Do you use iPads in your classroom? What…Continue
Resources for Students with Severe Disabilities
Started this discussion. Last reply by Evan Panas Apr 15. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am a special education teacher with students who have severe cognitive disabilities. My students are non-verbal or just emerging with communication skills. I also have a student who is completely…Continue
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Mollie Dwyer replied to Tina Dahlby's discussion What would you do with a $20,000 grant for technology?"If this was my choice, I would buy iPads and Smart Tables. iPads are capable of so many functions in a very portable package. Smart Tables are able to read up to 40 touches at one time, so students and teachers can use the technology…"
Mollie Dwyer posted a discussionCreative Online Projects
I recently watched a webinar about teaching in a multi-ability classroom. One of the great resources shared was Jen Wagner's Online Projects. The website is http://jenuinetech.com/. They are open to any PreK to 6th grade class worldwide. It is a great way to have your students collaborate globally. Please share your experience if you have participated in these projects. See More
Ynez Peterson replied to Mollie Dwyer's discussion Resources for Students with Severe Disabilities"There are many resources for your population, which is also my student population. Can you be more specific as to what you are trying to do? Do you want to know about resources for literacy, assistive technology, or activities for…"
Mollie Dwyer replied to Brad Niessen's discussion A Way to Keep Students Writing"Brad, I think it is extremely important to have our students continue writing over the summer. Of course, if we make an assignment, they most likely will not enjoy the writing. I think a great idea would be having the students blog about…"
Mollie Dwyer replied to Kate Mason's discussion State Testing Motivation"My school has the K-2 classes decorate the doors of the 3-5 classrooms with motivating messages. Our mascot is a cougar, so one of the messages is "Stay Paws-itive for MSA". On the actual test days, the 3-5 teachers provide…"
Wesley Emlet replied to Mollie Dwyer's discussion Experience using iPads in the Classroom"I allow my third grade students to use my personal iPad in my classroom. I think it is very beneficial especially to my below average readers. There are a few apps I currently am allowing my students to use which include "Simplex…"
Dan Mylotte replied to Mollie Dwyer's discussion Experience using iPads in the Classroom"We have been experimenting with Android tablets in our charter high school. So, not exactly the same scenario as iPads but awfully close. We started this program about 2 years ago and we are just starting to get a good sense of some general results.…"
Diane Quirk replied to Mollie Dwyer's discussion Experience using iPads in the Classroom"Here's another nicely presented way of looking at how we choose apps for students.
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2012/03/early-childhood-education-and-ipad.html?spref=tw
I like the categories presented here: instructive apps, manipulable…"
Amanda Urbanczyk replied to Mollie Dwyer's discussion Experience using iPads in the Classroom"Yeah, that's what I love about it - you can really see what the true benefit of the app is, not just a novelty factor! I was on a Education Week webinar about Tech Integration and I loved the idea of identifying the true benefit to a specific…"
Diane Quirk replied to Mollie Dwyer's discussion Experience using iPads in the Classroom"I like that this list makes connections to Bloom's Taxonomy. That relationship is a good way for teachers to start to identify the apps that will support student learning."
Amanda Urbanczyk replied to Mollie Dwyer's discussion Experience using iPads in the Classroom"I'm also interested in ways that iPads can be used in the classroom - I found this great resource which lists good apps for each subject! by Brad Wilson…"
Diane Quirk replied to Mollie Dwyer's discussion Experience using iPads in the Classroom"Hi Mollie,
Although I don't work in a classroom anymore, I've been interested in the use of iPads. I found this article this other day that links to some information about studies related to the use of iPads. Perhaps this will…"
Mollie Dwyer posted a discussionExperience using iPads in the Classroom
I am a grad student in a technology innovations course. I am currently researching case studies about the effectiveness of using iPads in the classroom. Do you use iPads in your classroom? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? Please share your experiences and/or resources you know of about iPads in the classroom. Thanks!See More
Mollie Dwyer replied to Daniel Rezac's discussion Kid Friendly Internet Research?"WorldBook Kids is a great source for students to use when researching. My school district subscribes to this site. Check with your school's librarian for other resources that are available in your district. "
Mollie Dwyer replied to John Khan's discussion Do you think music will help to develop child’s education?"I agree that music plays a huge part in education. I teach special education and most of my students are non-verbal. Even though they cannot sing the words to songs, they are able to hum or move to the beat of the music. Music is…"
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- I am a special education teacher currently teaching a Multiple Intensive Needs Class (MINC) for students in kindergarten to 2nd grade. My students have severe cognitive disabilities, such as, Down Syndrome, Autism, and Blindness. The use of technology has opened many communication pathways for my nonverbal students.
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