Sunday, November 9, 2008
November 5, 2008
A shorter class this evening. It is nice to have a little surprise like that once in a while. We are able to look at different types of AT programs in class tonight. Earphonics, Start to Finish Books (Which I think should be used in every class for students who experience difficulties with reading regardless if they have been diagnosed with a language based LD or not), Simon Sounds it Out and Word Maker. What I like about these programs is that it will engage our students and hopefully keep them interested in the learning process. When we introduce a computer program (regardless of the program, as long as it has the learning potential for the student)it is a wonderful opportunity to see how the student(s) is going to react to the program, what their interest level will be and if it is something that they will indeed continue with. I have had such an experience this past week when I introduced a computer program to my students and their reaction was amazing. They really enjoy the program, the learning games that it has and they want to get it for their own computers at home. This is what teaching is all about.
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I agree with your comments. what program did you introduce with your students, and how did they react to the program?
ReplyDeleteThe program was Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing and there are a number of different computer games within this one program which will help the students become interested in learning about typing, increasing their speed, learning the keyboard and becoming comfortable with using the computer on a more regular and proficient basis. Both Holly and Matt love the program and both want to get it for their computers at home. I think that the best reaction to the program came from Holly, her facial expression, showing interest, showing joy, talking about the program. She also came back to school yesterday and said that her parents picked up the program for her at home and she was on it all weekend.
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