Chapter 6 Response: I would prefer to teach in a classroom that has more digital technologies. Having more digital technologies in the classroom would enable myself as a teacher to do activities such as uploading pictures onto the smart board, lettings students play with iPads and computers to explore different places or things they could not experience solely inside the classroom, and many other opportunities! Technology in the classroom allows students to grow as individuals, and explore different dimensions of learning at their own pace. Devices such as scanners, electronic whiteboards, microphones, cameras, and computers lets the students interact more and be more involved in the learning, opposed a classroom that uses no technologies and solely lectures.  For example, in the book the authors describe using a digital camera in the classroom. A digital camera can be used to take pictures and record videos.  teachers would be able to integrate them into their lesson plans by having the students take pictures outside, and draw them in the classroom. Or have students record videos. There are so many possibilities! Another positive outlook on having technology in the classroom would be that it allows all students to learn. Many students who have learning disabilities are unable to participate in daily classroom routines and assignments because they either cannot speak, hear, write, or have many other disadvantages. Technology opens the door for these students to be able to interact in a general classroom, and learn at the same time. Overall, technology allows everyone to participate and learn in the classroom, and it expands all the possibilities for both teachers and students.



Chapter 11 Response: Different types of Audiovisual Technologies have available for years, and other technologies are new and emerging. One type of audio technology that has been around for a while is the cassette recorder and CD player. While these technologies have been around for awhile, we could still use them in today's classroom. One way we could use cassette recorders would be to have students record themselves maybe during a speech or having a conversation, and then have them listen to what they said and make self corrections. These types of audio technologies are very easy to use for students. One type of of new audio technologies would be a DVD player. DVD players are great in the classroom because you can show students movies, documentaries, and many other types of films that would incorporate into the classroom. DVD players are especially handy because you can stop at any time during the show, and start right where you left off without having to fast forward or rewind. One type of traditional visual technology would be bulletin boards. These were great for teachers to make the classroom more colorful, and incorporate the lessons onto the board. One way to use bulletin boards in the classroom could be to let students display their artwork on the bulletin boards, or have a class schedule on the bulletin board along with rules and expectations. A newer visual technology would be a photo galleries on the internet. The internet is a great resource for students to look at images they need for their projects, with the right parental controls and protection, students have the possibility of exploring virtually anything and it is right in front of them in an instant. Overall, whether the technologies are old or new, each one of them has a potential for being in the classroom!

All About Me

Major: Intervention Specialties Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Intensive                     

1. I want my friends to describe me as: Caring, Dependable, Fun!                                                                   
2. Memorable learning experience: When I went into my first Special Education classroom as an assistant I thought it would be fairly easy, but I learned that it's hard work, and it made me excited about becoming a teacher.
3. My favorite subject at school and why: Math, because I can never understand it! 
4. Accomplishment I most cherish: I studied abroad in France for six months, and even though I was homesick I stuck it out and stayed the whole time. 
5. My work habits can best be described as: Hardworking, energetic, dependable, good with people.                                                                                                                      
6. Three words that describe me best: Kind, Friendly, Caring. 
7. People may be surprised to know: I graduated high school with six other students!                                                                                                                        
8. What I hope to be doing in ten years: Working as a Special Education Teacher, as well as helping my family with their ferry boat business and hopefully doing some marketing in that. I would also love to have a family and a house by then. 
9. What I do in my spare time: Of course hanging out with my friends and family. I also love reading and I absolutely LOVE to travel.                                                                         
10. Things I can do without:                            
11. My all-time favorite movie: I couldn't pick just one, the ones I've seen recently that I love are Water for Elephants and the Help.                                                                                                                                                            
12. BG’s best kept secret: The Cookie Jar!                                              
13. Three things always found in my refrigerator: Lettuce, Jelly, and Crystal Light!                
14. Person I would like to meet: 

15. What are your general expectations about this class? To learn how to use a Mac that will help me in my future classroom to help my students use technology.
16. How comfortable are you using Windows? How comfortable are you using Macs? I've owned a Mac for the past five years, and I worked with Macs in high school, so I am more comfortable with Macs, but I also know how to use Windows just not as well. 
17. Which application(s) do you use the most? I don't use many, Microsoft Office, mainly word. I also use Safari and iTunes. 
18. Which application(s) do you want to learn how to use? Anything to help me learn more about my computer...
19. Is there anything I need to know about you? I get easily frustrated with technology, but I am learning!
20. What is your attitude about using technology? I want to learn more about it, but I am not the best at using it. I am always willing to learn!