Blog Post #7

Adaptive technologies are tools that help out all types of learners and individuals with disabilities succeed and be independent in the classroom. Some adaptive technologies include talking word processing programs (help students read what they just wrote), recorded books, smart pens (assist with note taking), screen reader (computer reads what is on the screen), and many more. I have never met someone who utilized any of these, but after reading about them, I now realize how beneficial and amazing the technology is. As an educator, I would try to overcome all difficult obstacles with using them because I truly believe they could make or break a child's educational experience. A child cannot help their disabilities, and I would do my best to make sure they were learning and using the best tools possible.

I learned so much from working on my website. I did not realize how much time went into making them!! I really like the idea of having a website and as a teacher I will definitely have one one day. Next time around I would definitely spend much more time on my website. Check it out here.

I knew nothing at all about Diigo before this class, so it has been interesting working with it in this class. I like how you can make comments and see what other people comment on certain websites. It makes it an awesome forum for discussion and allows everyone to be involved and participate.