This week, I was unable to attend class, as I was in Fredericton attending my niece's graduation. As a result, my "class 3" occurred over the weekend, and I worked alone rather than in a group for the first assignment. I included the quote above because I really do feel that teamwork is essential to working towards a unified goal - in this case, our learning about AT - and in this situation I am working independently, but still contributing to our unified goal through my individual presentation. The option to be able to work on my own due to circumstances is, in my opinion, a great example of how technology can allow us to have more flexibility in the completion of assignments.
When I think about the content of the webinar I viewed - "Exciting New Apps for LD" - I am slightly overwhelmed. There was such a vast amount of information shared in such a short period of time, and the capabilities of just those few apps are incredible and far-reaching. Suddenly, doors have opened up for students that were once firmly closed. Inaccessible text, accessible. Impossible research assignments, possible. Inconceivable writing tasks, conceivable. What's even more exciting, is that these mobile devices can be used as a source of engagement for ALL learners, so students who may need the Apps blend in with their classmates who may not.
In preparation for my presentation, I came across the following TEDtalk from a young person who has dyslexia. Her early experiences perfectly demonstrate why I am so excited about the use of iPads in the classroom. Below the video is a website that shares examples of Apps that may benefit students who have dyslexia.
When I think about the content of the webinar I viewed - "Exciting New Apps for LD" - I am slightly overwhelmed. There was such a vast amount of information shared in such a short period of time, and the capabilities of just those few apps are incredible and far-reaching. Suddenly, doors have opened up for students that were once firmly closed. Inaccessible text, accessible. Impossible research assignments, possible. Inconceivable writing tasks, conceivable. What's even more exciting, is that these mobile devices can be used as a source of engagement for ALL learners, so students who may need the Apps blend in with their classmates who may not.
In preparation for my presentation, I came across the following TEDtalk from a young person who has dyslexia. Her early experiences perfectly demonstrate why I am so excited about the use of iPads in the classroom. Below the video is a website that shares examples of Apps that may benefit students who have dyslexia.
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