Day 12

Today we all presented our Writing Process blogs to the class over Elluminate Live. I really enjoy using this program as an alternative to actually being in class. It would be great to be able to have class in my own home! I really enjoyed seeing and going through everyones blogs. there were a lot of great apps, websites, and gadgets that I would like to check out. I especially liked the Xtranormal clip that Catherine, Shelley and Paul made. My students would really like using this feature, and me too! A few people (including us) mentioned the Therabands and the Disc-o-sit. So many of my students would benefit from these and I would really like to try to get my school to get some in to try them out (even if I don't go back!). I liked the AT writing supports for students with disabilities, autism, hearing, vision and cerebral palsy that Mark, Angela and Stephanie had on the side of their blog. There is a Penfriend there for dyslexic students I would like to check out. I really liked how Krista and Julie focused on certain disabilities. I found the one on Autism and Executive Functioning really great as that is a lot of what I deal with with my students. The little video Barbara posted on What are LD's is really cute! I enjoyed the alternative keyboard suggestions on Elizabeth and Darlene's site, as well as the Spelling Bus, Spell That and Memory game apps. Helen and Sacha have what looks like a wealth of information on their blogs, so I can't wait to go through them. Well, that is all for me. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed this class and am glad my friend suggested it to me. I will definitly put these assistive technology tools to use! As well as get an iPod ;)