Describe issues related to training special education teachers to use technology.
Adequate and effective training for special education teachers to integrate technology instruction is a necessity to today's educational system. Our students deserve the same opportunities that the regular education students receive. The problem with effectively training the teachers is that it costs money. Unfortunately, NCLB funding is concentrated on the core curriculum, which leaves technology on the back burner.
Give examples of no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech solutions for special students.
No Tech-strategies used to minimize the impact of a person's impairment. An example could be a ramp which is used for a wheelchair bound person. Another example could be a seeing eye dog for a blind person.
Low Tech-strategies used to provide a person with support to be successful in a specific task with out the use of electronics. Examples include a highlighter to emphasize major points of a lesson, and personal dictionary with lists of words for the student to remember.
High Tech-strategies or devices used to provide a person with support to be successful in a specific task with the use of electronics that are really complex. Examples include a powered motorized wheelchair, stair lift, or an electronic spell checker.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Week 7 - Chapter 12 Discussion
What are the "history wars," and what are their implications for technology use in history?
The "History Wars" are referring to the numerous debates and criticisms of what exactly should be taught in Social Studies. There is so much to teach as far as history is concerned. Critics believe that schools focus should be teaching history and civics instead of covering a number of topics. It is just impossible teach every single event in history. The amount of content, coupled with the de-emphasis on social studies topics, creates an ongoing challenge for schools to teach in a meaningful way. Unfortunately the content is diluted.
With students' ready access to information on the Internet, what might be the concerns of social studies teachers?
When students are on the internet, teachers need to supervise them at all times. Sites may pop up that may not be appropriate for them to be looking at the site. Plagiarism can also occur because the students may not know how to properly credit the sources they use. Teachers also need to be careful to teach students that not all websites contain accurate information. Making sure tha the site is legitimate is very important especially if they use it for research.
The "History Wars" are referring to the numerous debates and criticisms of what exactly should be taught in Social Studies. There is so much to teach as far as history is concerned. Critics believe that schools focus should be teaching history and civics instead of covering a number of topics. It is just impossible teach every single event in history. The amount of content, coupled with the de-emphasis on social studies topics, creates an ongoing challenge for schools to teach in a meaningful way. Unfortunately the content is diluted.
With students' ready access to information on the Internet, what might be the concerns of social studies teachers?
When students are on the internet, teachers need to supervise them at all times. Sites may pop up that may not be appropriate for them to be looking at the site. Plagiarism can also occur because the students may not know how to properly credit the sources they use. Teachers also need to be careful to teach students that not all websites contain accurate information. Making sure tha the site is legitimate is very important especially if they use it for research.
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