The book describes some issues that relate to the training of special education teachers to use technology in their classroom. Just like any teacher, some may be hesitant to use technology due their lack of training on technology. The book states that as students get minimal technology literacy as possible. It makes me think of my computer literacy class that I took at SAC, great class, but it did not teach me the necessary tools or skills to be proficient with technology. I feel more confident with the class, but I did not gain the basics of technology to integrate into my classroom.
There are solutions for exceptional learners that assist them to using technology. There is a no-tech solution that requires the student to use their resources. For example the book states "one-handed typing", another example might be special chairs that accommodate exceptional learners. Low-tech solutions include "organizing materials, notebook, software, etc." The high-tech solutions are complex and usually electrical. Some examples the book states are "stair lift, door openers, and powered wheelchairs".
Monday, October 19, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Discussion Week 7
"History Wars"
The "history wars", or debate that is happening within our schools about social studies is the concern that centers around the role of history and the curriculum. There is debate on the content that should be taught within social studies. Some argue that history and civics should be the main focus for social studies. But others argue that the students should be taught about the influences that made our country what it is. When technology is integrated into the social studies content it helps students understand topics that might otherwise be difficult to comprehend. The book states that it is more meaningful and a dynamic way of learning when technology is incorporated.
There are some positive aspects of technology being integrated along with some negative responses for using the Internet to find information on history. No matter what topic you are researching you must be aware of the sites you visit on the Internet. First you must check the credentials and the accuracy of the site you are viewing. This may be a concern of the social study teacher that the information the students are viewing go along with what the textbook and what the teacher is saying.
The "history wars", or debate that is happening within our schools about social studies is the concern that centers around the role of history and the curriculum. There is debate on the content that should be taught within social studies. Some argue that history and civics should be the main focus for social studies. But others argue that the students should be taught about the influences that made our country what it is. When technology is integrated into the social studies content it helps students understand topics that might otherwise be difficult to comprehend. The book states that it is more meaningful and a dynamic way of learning when technology is incorporated.
There are some positive aspects of technology being integrated along with some negative responses for using the Internet to find information on history. No matter what topic you are researching you must be aware of the sites you visit on the Internet. First you must check the credentials and the accuracy of the site you are viewing. This may be a concern of the social study teacher that the information the students are viewing go along with what the textbook and what the teacher is saying.
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