technology k-12 in the classroom
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ExploringTechnology Use In K-12 Classrooms
High Tech Technology
21st Century Technology
Assistive Technology Teacher to
Teacher
Debbie Greer
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Why Use Technology
• Engagement Tool• Student Teacher
Collaboration• Learning Technical Skills• Increase Use Outside
Resources
• Increased Motivation• Peer Collaboration• Learning Technical Skills• Student Active Learner• Completing more
complex tasks
So much to choose from
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Students Today
• Expect to learn with the Web 2.0 tools they utilize in their daily lives.
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High Tech
When students can use the technology available, they can research & become active learners.
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Technology In the Classroom
• The SMART Board is an interactive, electronic whiteboard which can enhance instruction and learning.
• Smart pens are pens that can record what you say, or those which can send to your computer what have you written or drawn.
• ELMO document camera
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Assistive Technology
• In any classroom assistive technology may be required. In today’s inclusive classroom assistive technology can make the difference for a student to access the curriculum.
Assistive Technology Information
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Assistive Technology Can Be Simple
• Daily Living Routines– Wake up– Eat Breakfast– Brush Teeth– Dress yourself– Go to School
• At School
Use of Picture schedules
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Intervention /Strategies
• Assistive Technology– Picture Exchange
Communication System (PECS)– Time on task and
independent task completion skills can also be taught using a "first-then" visual system.
– Teaching strategies that provide visual cues/supports along with the use of total communication should maximize GV's success in acquiring new skills.
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Musical Activities
• Head Shoulders Knees & Toes (Activity Song)– Teacher Introduces – Models Activity– Students mimic– Teacher & Students do activity together• Gross motor skills, language, learning body parts
– Modifications» Hand over hand» Teacher prompts with gesture
Head Shoulders Knees & Toes Activity
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Morning Activities
• Good morning activity (Hello Neighbor)– Teacher models activity (first time)– Students and Teacher sing hello neighbor song
and act out the motions.• Modifications
– Partners with teacher or aide– Partner, but use hand over hand if required
Hello Neighbor Activity Song
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References
Calendar Activities. (n.d.). Mrs. McDowell's Classroom. Retrieved August 03, 2010, from
http://www.mrsmcdowell.com/calendar_activities.htm
Cook, R. E., Klein, M. D., & Tessier, A. (2008). Adapting early childhood curricula for
children with special needs. Upper Saddle River, NJ, New Jersey: Pearson Merrill
Prentice Hall. .
YouTube - Head and Shoulders. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Retrieved July 27,
2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZRLrrw9jo4&feature=related
YouTube - Hello Neighbor. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Retrieved July 26, 2010,
from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyKYLqK-7nU&feature=related