Check it out under Support group/parent on my blog page.
Have a great weekend.
Babe
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Guest Speakers
Wow! What incredible, brave and passionate mothers!
The guest speakers were incredible. The organization is wonderful, makes me want to get something going on the coast, however, it would need to be for all exceptional students since our population is not as large. It would be fun to do something like that, yet time consuming.
See everyone soon.
The guest speakers were incredible. The organization is wonderful, makes me want to get something going on the coast, however, it would need to be for all exceptional students since our population is not as large. It would be fun to do something like that, yet time consuming.
See everyone soon.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Trouble with Pacific email
Good Afternoon Cohort 6
I am continuing to have problems accessing my Pacific email. If you need to get a hold of me please use babebrown1963@gmail.com
Have a beautiful day!
I am continuing to have problems accessing my Pacific email. If you need to get a hold of me please use babebrown1963@gmail.com
Have a beautiful day!
Monday, May 11, 2009
TECHNOLOGY PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy in using Technology in Education
Technology can enhance education and prepare our students for the future. With that in mind we need to look out into the future and prepare our student for the changes over the next 40 years of their life. Look back over your lifespan, what changes have taken place? Personally I’ve seen the following changes: main frame computers to laptops, hand crank mimeograph machines to copy machines. box phones to iphones, walkman to ipod touch, video cameras with vhs tapes to camcorders with scandisks. There will be no end to technology and it’s multifaceted uses. With that in mind we either jump on the technology boat or sink.
Fact is that if we, the administration, teachers, aides, students & parents are not into the age of technology we are going to be left behind! Society is NOT going to wait on us to catch up with the rest of the world. We need to prepare the future generation for the world of technology and continue narrowing what is called the digital divide.
Most students start school with technology experience, cell phone, ipods, computers, gaming systems, trail cams, webcams, camcorders, and much more. Technology helps with the thinking processes. Society needs to be able to think on their own and technology enables that process to start. It improves decision making, fitting in with the world, support in the workforce, as well as a social outlet.
Life is so fast paced now with technology. Who wants to wait on the old school ways?
Society has changed from oh it will be here in a week to the attitude of wanting it yesterday, so the option for ordering online and getting it overnight is the new way of life. Even if that means paying extra for that item. “GOTTA HAVE IT NOW ATTITUDE!”
You have to ask yourself the following question, “What do students already know?” “What do they need to know for the future?” Video games, cell phone, ipods, trail cams, camcorders, digital cameras, making videos with music attached, presentations using multiple technologies. If an adults purchase a new piece of technology, they don’t have to go far to learn how to operate it, just ask one of the youth around. They are more than happy to show you how to set up things, how to find features, etc. Our youth are much more willing to go with change if that change brings them updated technology, whereas the older generation fights change do to the fact that they have to learn how to operate the new features on the new technology.
Teachers come equipped with a tool box of the trade and technology is just another tool in our tool box. That tool box is not just for students, but rather for teachers, administration, district level supervisors, audits etc.
Why technology in education? Can we say data driven? It’s easier to put numbers into a grid and let it figure things out for us. Evaluations, Curriculum design and assessments can be done much quicker when done via technology. We are required to show data to support our decisions and using spreadsheets can help us with data. How do we integrate technology into teaching and learning, since teachers are to focus on teaching instead of technology? Just how do we do that? Is it in the wording of our questions? Asking the right questions? As with anyone if you push students or teacher to hard they will move away from technology and that is not going to be a fit with society in the future.
Don’t get left behind on the technology highway. Technology is the way of today and will be in the future. I get excited when I learn some new piece of technology and that rubs off on the students. Do you enjoy learning new things to teach your students?
Technology can enhance education and prepare our students for the future. With that in mind we need to look out into the future and prepare our student for the changes over the next 40 years of their life. Look back over your lifespan, what changes have taken place? Personally I’ve seen the following changes: main frame computers to laptops, hand crank mimeograph machines to copy machines. box phones to iphones, walkman to ipod touch, video cameras with vhs tapes to camcorders with scandisks. There will be no end to technology and it’s multifaceted uses. With that in mind we either jump on the technology boat or sink.
Fact is that if we, the administration, teachers, aides, students & parents are not into the age of technology we are going to be left behind! Society is NOT going to wait on us to catch up with the rest of the world. We need to prepare the future generation for the world of technology and continue narrowing what is called the digital divide.
Most students start school with technology experience, cell phone, ipods, computers, gaming systems, trail cams, webcams, camcorders, and much more. Technology helps with the thinking processes. Society needs to be able to think on their own and technology enables that process to start. It improves decision making, fitting in with the world, support in the workforce, as well as a social outlet.
Life is so fast paced now with technology. Who wants to wait on the old school ways?
Society has changed from oh it will be here in a week to the attitude of wanting it yesterday, so the option for ordering online and getting it overnight is the new way of life. Even if that means paying extra for that item. “GOTTA HAVE IT NOW ATTITUDE!”
You have to ask yourself the following question, “What do students already know?” “What do they need to know for the future?” Video games, cell phone, ipods, trail cams, camcorders, digital cameras, making videos with music attached, presentations using multiple technologies. If an adults purchase a new piece of technology, they don’t have to go far to learn how to operate it, just ask one of the youth around. They are more than happy to show you how to set up things, how to find features, etc. Our youth are much more willing to go with change if that change brings them updated technology, whereas the older generation fights change do to the fact that they have to learn how to operate the new features on the new technology.
Teachers come equipped with a tool box of the trade and technology is just another tool in our tool box. That tool box is not just for students, but rather for teachers, administration, district level supervisors, audits etc.
Why technology in education? Can we say data driven? It’s easier to put numbers into a grid and let it figure things out for us. Evaluations, Curriculum design and assessments can be done much quicker when done via technology. We are required to show data to support our decisions and using spreadsheets can help us with data. How do we integrate technology into teaching and learning, since teachers are to focus on teaching instead of technology? Just how do we do that? Is it in the wording of our questions? Asking the right questions? As with anyone if you push students or teacher to hard they will move away from technology and that is not going to be a fit with society in the future.
Don’t get left behind on the technology highway. Technology is the way of today and will be in the future. I get excited when I learn some new piece of technology and that rubs off on the students. Do you enjoy learning new things to teach your students?
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Foundations of Special Education 3 of 3 Federal Resources
ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act Website http://www.ada.gov/ , has a list of ADA Publications, ADA Enforcement, ADA Website Index Page. This website seems to have a bit of everything you'd ever want to know about Americans with Disabilities. It has court cases and their outcomes, interpretations of the laws, it talks about differences in public, private, clubs and other entities in the public eye.
Sometimes I wonder how different entities get away without updating to the current ADA.
This website is for everyone who ever wanted to know about ADA. The purpose is to let people know what their rights are, gives examples of different law suits and what you should expect to get. I believe this website can be very beneficial for educators, in that you should know what ADA requirements are and what the rights are for your student so you can be an advocate for your students.
Sometimes I wonder how different entities get away without updating to the current ADA.
This website is for everyone who ever wanted to know about ADA. The purpose is to let people know what their rights are, gives examples of different law suits and what you should expect to get. I believe this website can be very beneficial for educators, in that you should know what ADA requirements are and what the rights are for your student so you can be an advocate for your students.
Foundations of Special Education - 2 of 3 State Resource
The DRM Regional Resources Directory (States) is not the easiest site to navigate. If you have a lot of patience and don't mind the trial and error part of researching it's a great website with tons of information on it. Take the time to check out this website http://www.disabilityresources.org/OREGON.html, you may find resources of great value.
There are many amazing sites. The site can be overwhelming with so much information to be sifted though.
This site targets people who are might be liasons to special needs people. This organization provides an abundance of sources, so I'd say it's purpose is to get as much information out there as possible within one site, to educate the public. If an educator is really interested in finding the information it's in the website if you want to filter through the information.
There are many amazing sites. The site can be overwhelming with so much information to be sifted though.
This site targets people who are might be liasons to special needs people. This organization provides an abundance of sources, so I'd say it's purpose is to get as much information out there as possible within one site, to educate the public. If an educator is really interested in finding the information it's in the website if you want to filter through the information.
Foundations of Special Education - 1 of 3 Local resource
"Shangri La http://www.shangrilaoregon.org/coastasp.html is for Oregonians with disabilities or economic disadvantages." This program helps people become productive members of society. They use what is called the "Human Interaction Principles" (HIP) Those principles include diversity, communication, learn, teach, act, responsibilities, rights, and trust. It also has Shangi La Principles which include: stakeholders, relationships, financial sustainability, personal focus and community trust. This organization can support special educators in the classes it provides for students who need to become familiar with their services. When our students leave the programs at 21 years of age this is a resource for them.
This organization was founded in the 1960's by a group of 15 families who believed their loved ones needed better care for their children with disabilities. This organization began on the outskirts of Salem, Oregon in 1963. "For the next 15 years, Shangri-La Corporation continued to deliver what was then considered state-of-the-art services. Three cottages, a large greenhouse, gardens and sheltered employment programs were added to the existing school program."
They have a pretty extensive and well thought out plan as you can see by going to the website. http://www.shangrilaoregon.org/files/documents/OrganizationalChart8-28-2008.pdf
This organization was founded in the 1960's by a group of 15 families who believed their loved ones needed better care for their children with disabilities. This organization began on the outskirts of Salem, Oregon in 1963. "For the next 15 years, Shangri-La Corporation continued to deliver what was then considered state-of-the-art services. Three cottages, a large greenhouse, gardens and sheltered employment programs were added to the existing school program."
They have a pretty extensive and well thought out plan as you can see by going to the website. http://www.shangrilaoregon.org/files/documents/OrganizationalChart8-28-2008.pdf
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Technology Philosophy in Education
Take a look at this video before reading on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o Keep in mind how many minutes we use technology in our every day life.
Learning Percentages
WE REMEMBER
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
50% of what we see and hear
70% of what we discuss with others
80% of what we personally experience
95% of what we teach others
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
50% of what we see and hear
70% of what we discuss with others
80% of what we personally experience
95% of what we teach others
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