Group Webinar Presentations
Group 1:
Keisha & Donalda
New Apps for Learning Disabilities
I enjoyed listening to their presentation, as they gave a detailed descriptions of all the apps they found useful. It still boggles my mind at how many of these amazing apps are either FREE or can be bought at a very low cost. Their school survey showed a huge difference in the amount of technology being used at each school. It's amazing at how two schools can be so different.
Group 2:
Mary, Courtney & Amy
Top Free Apps in Special Education
I liked the way the group presented their apps, they divided the apps into a table by appropriate age and grade level. It was a nice presentation that introduced my to CANVA.com. It's the first I've heard of this site but I'm excited to use it in the near future. I enjoyed learning about Science 360, Pocket Pond and Dragon Dictation apps. I feel as though I've been cheated not knowing about these apps before.
Group 3:
Evelyn, Evan, Karen, Nicole
Apps that Enhance Performance of Individuals with Extreme Autism
I've never had the opportunity to work with a student with severe autism, so most of these apps are completely new to me. I was very impressed by the capabilities of these apps, but also shocked by the cost! For instance, Proloquo 2 Go costs 219.00$, that really surprised me. I was taken by Pictello, an app to help follow directions. This app appeared very functional and easy to use.
Group 4:
My group
Group 5:
Victor, Janice & Sheri
Executive Function
I found this presentation very interesting because it applies to many students I know from school. I personally have a few students who has very little self- and impulse-control. The apps they identified really peeked my interest. I'm looking forward to trying Photo Mind, Take a Chill, and Shreddar. I feel as though taking the time to introduce these apps in the classroom would have an amazing impact on their ability to focus and control blurting out in class.
Group 6:
Dawn
Exciting New Apps for LD
Something that really stuck with me from Dawn's presentation was the short video clip she shared of Piper. She said "From first to eighth grade I was taken out of normal, regular classes to be taught in a different way..." Her statement meant a lot to me since I currently have students leaving to work with specialists instead of staying with me. I find they returned lost and not knowing what going on. It's difficult for everyone. This course has already changed the way I view teaching using the UDL model. There's no reason why ALL my students can't be learning at the same time.
Group 7:
Angela, Lacee & Christine
New Apps for Learning Disabilities
I found it interesting how the group members gave their presentation a personal touch by describing their own school setting and their personal use of technology in their classrooms. Even though this topic has been presented four times, I found it interesting to hear their views on current technology and their current situation. It still amazes me at how different some schools can be.
Group 4:
My group
Group 5:
Victor, Janice & Sheri
Executive Function
I found this presentation very interesting because it applies to many students I know from school. I personally have a few students who has very little self- and impulse-control. The apps they identified really peeked my interest. I'm looking forward to trying Photo Mind, Take a Chill, and Shreddar. I feel as though taking the time to introduce these apps in the classroom would have an amazing impact on their ability to focus and control blurting out in class.
Group 6:
Dawn
Exciting New Apps for LD
Something that really stuck with me from Dawn's presentation was the short video clip she shared of Piper. She said "From first to eighth grade I was taken out of normal, regular classes to be taught in a different way..." Her statement meant a lot to me since I currently have students leaving to work with specialists instead of staying with me. I find they returned lost and not knowing what going on. It's difficult for everyone. This course has already changed the way I view teaching using the UDL model. There's no reason why ALL my students can't be learning at the same time.
Group 7:
Angela, Lacee & Christine
New Apps for Learning Disabilities
I found it interesting how the group members gave their presentation a personal touch by describing their own school setting and their personal use of technology in their classrooms. Even though this topic has been presented four times, I found it interesting to hear their views on current technology and their current situation. It still amazes me at how different some schools can be.
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