Blog post #7

Assistive technologies are technologies that emphasize and challenge a child's strengths not weaknesses. It helps a child work around their weaknesses. They enhance and allow the child to use technology in an easier way. Some examples are an alternate keyboard or apps like Duolingo for ELL. I do not know anyone who has used these apps but malfunctions are challenges to adaptive technologies. Also you must be adept before allowing your students to use it in the case of incorrect use.


I learned how to make graphics as well as organizing a website using CRAP elements. I liked how user friendly Weebly was. I did not like how we were limited in themes for the website. I also didn't like how you can only change the font size using (+) (-) symbols. I can improve it next time by using more graphics and changing the font at the same time since the symbols make it hard for all to be the same size. I can use a similar website in my future classroom to keep parents and students updated and informed all types of information. I will also be able to connect more efficiently with my students.

From Diigo, I learned how to annotate online. I also learned how to take notes, tag, and bookmark pages. This application can be useful if I teach upper elementary and higher grades to introduce annotation using technology. I can create a forum discussion with my students about different topics or what they have read. It can be useful with team members and individually for professional development. We can share articles and discuss about new advancements or philosophies in teaching.