Time- Saving Apps for the Busy Teacher

Do you ever struggle to connect with students? Technology has advanced so much, that our students do use pen and paper anymore. iTunes U is a new tool that can help you reach out to your students. It helps you hand out assignments, details, and feedback. It is also a tool for students to reach out to you. You can hold private conversations, as well as grade a student's work. This application is also compatible with many other applications.

Do you have that one student, who seems like the smartest person in papers, but can't get a single question right on a test? Ever wonder if they are copying someone else's work? If so, then you need to check out Viper. Viper is a plagiarism check site. It allows you to upload the whole paper. It searches more than 10 billion sites. This will give you the power to outsmart the copy cats.

The Pro's and Con's of Search Engines

Hello!

As I was going through these search engines, they bought back many memories of elementary school

Pros:
1. They are safe. They have protection for certain searches, which I think is very important in today's society.
2. KidRex was very easy to use. It felt like a google for students.

3. Three out of the four gave me decent information.

Cons:
1.One of the search engines didn't have much when searching. I searched about five different topics, and it kept saying "0 Results."

2. I came across this message multiple times. I searched "Matterhorn Mountain", and this message popped up. It translated into an error page. Not sure what happened, but every time I searched, this message came up.

3. I overall wasn't a fan of these search engines. I felt as if I was on yahoo.com or midco.net. I am a person who is dedicated to google. I think that it is the only engine I trust.

Brianna

Assistive Technology- Anne Carlsen Center

Hello!

This video made my heart melt. I work with someone who has Cerebral Palsy, so I could connect with this video on a different level.

I am beyond ecstatic to know that there is technology out there to help people with disabilities. Just like Sadie has a MacBook and iPhone, my client has a Dynavox. A Dynavox is a tablet that helps with speech. My client can speak, but it does take some time getting used to. With the Dynavox, she can write out sentences, and it reads it back to us. It is a handy tool to have for new staff.

Again, I think that it is great that people who want to learn have technology available to them. Technology is so diverse, that people can adapt to it.

Brianna

Chapter 5: Self Check

1.       In a computer system, what component allows temporary storage of information while a task is in process?

a.       Random Access Memory, also known as RAM.

2.       Which input devices have evolved with mobile devices?

a.       Gestures and Voice Recognition have evolved.

3.       Why do teachers need foundational computer literacy?

a.       Computers are ever-changing, and should be supporting the classroom. They shouldn’t hinder learning activities.

4.       What are the advantages and disadvantages of an LCD monitor?

a.       Advantages are: thinner and lighter. They are also easier to position.

b.       Disadvantages are: they are easy to scratch and sensitive to touch, they are also more complexed to clean.

Chapter 4: Self Check

1.       The term students with exceptionalities refers to student with what type of needs?

a.       Students with disabilities that interfere with learning and students who are gifted and may need special instructional strategies to reach their full potential.

2.       Who are TAG students?

a.       Talented and gifted students

3.       What type of technologies can be applied to support each type of students with TAG?

a.       Computer technology can provide access to information and simulating resources at appropriately and simulating resources at appropriately challenging levels.

4.       What is assistive technology?

a.       Assistive technology is equipment or products used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability, will succeed in helping students improve writing skills only if it is paired with good teaching strategies.

Designing Quality Instruction

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I picked the topic: Dynamic Instruction Design Model. This is also known as the DID Model. The DID model has five steps.

1.  Know the learner
1. An educator must know the needs of the classroom.
1. A main need is knowing the style of the classroom. Is the classroom a learning style or a cognitive style, or Dominant intelligence.
2. Once the educator knows the need, and starts to implement styles, he/she should follow up with each student and adjust as needed.
2. Standards-Aligned Performance Objectives
1. This is also known as Learning Outcomes.
1. These state objectives before hand to stay focus.
1. These objectives include: Stem, Target Performance, Assessment Method, and Criterion for Success.
2. This is also where Bloom's Taxonomy comes in.
1. There are two different types of the Taxonomy.
1. The Original:
1. Evaluation
2. Synthesis
3. Analysis
4. Application
5. Comprehension
6. Knowledge
2. The Revised:
1. Creative
2. Evaluating
3. Analyzing
4. Applying
5. Understanding
6. Remembering
3. Identify Teaching and Learning Strategies
1. This should be grounded in good pedagogy and reflect the pedagogical cycle.
4. Select Support Technologies
1. By identifying teaching and learning strategies first, an educator should be able to make a clear choice on what strategies are best before using them with technology.
2. Educators sometimes include technology in all of their subjects, limiting paper and pen instruction.
5. Asses and Revise
1. Assessing he plan, helps you know if the plan worked, or if it needs to be revised.
1. Assessment
1. Students should be able to show that they have mastered the concept.
2. Formative Assessment is during, like quizzes. Summative Assessment is after teaching, like chapter tests.
2. Revise
1. Revision could be: more small group activities, peer-to-peer teaching, and computer tutorials.

-Brianna

Welcome to My Blog

Hello!
My name is Brianna Provost. I am from Mandan, ND. I am currently working on my elementary education degree. I am a student part time, and a full time Direct Support Professional. I work with people who have physical and mental disabilities. In my free time, I like to spend time with family, travel, and be outside. I am looking forward to this school semester, and furthering my education.

Ms.Provost