Using+Technology+to+Support+Learning+Support+Students

Jared, My wish list: 1 Smart Board Goggle accounts so students can use goggle docs, excel spreadsheets, and blogging iLife 15-30 iPads Your friend forever if you get me this stuff, Julie

Tools that would be amazing to have to use with students: VizZle- creates books for students with autism, or other students based on the content that the children are learning Edmodo- free accounts for educational network similar to facebook Smartboards- 2 for 7th grade and 2 for 8th grade (or one per team) on wheels to transport to different locations Livescribe pen- one for each LS teacher or LS team Numeracy Activity Builder or Numeracy Bank 4 - math software

How can we make this a reality (even if only partially)?

Super cool session: U**__sing Technology to Create Independent Learners (Kathleen Covey)__** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Meghan Snavely-Farr <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">
 * www.independentlearners.wikispaces.com
 * explains how to use assistive technology (any device that enables students to complete a task due to a specific disability) in existing software programs and the internet
 * Universal Design for Learning (UDL) how to differentiate in the classroom using Gardener & Brain based research (CHECK OUT THEIR DIIGO)
 * __Recognition networks__: the "what" of learning how we gather facts and categorize what we see. Present info & content in different ways.
 * __Strategic networks__: the "how" of learning. planning and performing tasAffective networks: the "why" of learning. get engaged and stay motivated.
 * Operating Systems: accessibility features for Mac and Windows. read-to-you (Read Please or ReadtheWords.com) or types dictation (Dragon Dictation). Huge free site oatsoft.org for free programs for AT.
 * AT wiki project to develop an 8-week technology course for different handicaps and subject areas on SAS portal
 * __Cool ideas:__kerpoof.com for spelling and vocabulary, [|www.spellingcity.com] for spelling practice/games/tests, [|www.voki.com]talking character repeats whatever is said to it to deliver directions etc., audacity.sourceforge.net records voice (is already on the Acers), podcast blog on Podbean, storybird.com create online books for free, teach and learn online at WiZiQ.com, [|www.qwiki.com] guides online searching compiles websites based on a search term and prepares a multimedia presentation which is read aloud. Clickable links enable users to search websites displayed.
 * Ebooks on [|www.daisy.org], see also resource pages.