Thiago's 1st blog

My favorite part of my day was playing with the puppies. I also liked running around a little bit and playing with my mom and dad.
I am interested in Ben Ten. My favorite thing to do is playing with my brother and my mom. When I grow up I want to be an engineer.
-The End

Technology Post #10: Skype

Skype is a program that you can find on-line. It is a "free" phone system. If you have a computer, microphone, internet, and a webcam you can communicate with people anywhere in the world (as long as they also have internet, computer, microphone, and a webcam.) If you pay you can also call people on their home and cell phones. This is great if you want to have penpals in another country- your students can actually speak with and see their penpals!

http://www.skype.com/

Technology Post #9: 1,2,3 Math Fonts

1,2,3 Math Fonts is a program that allows teachers to write with Mathematical Symbols. This is great for making worksheets, games, quizes, and tests!

http://www.justusteachers.com/Math_Fonts.html

Technology Post #8: Screen Magnifiers

Screen Magnifiers are used for those with visual impairments. They can be a software that is installed or something that is added to the computer like a magnifying glass.

http://www.ci.torrance.ca.us/Library/6561.htm

Technology Post #7: Sip and Puff Systems

Sip and Puff systems are designed for people whom are quadriplegic. Some of my students have very little motor skills and a sip and puff system could benefit them so that they are able to move without assistance. Sip and Puff systems can be used on many different things. One example is a sip and puff system could be installed on a door so that a person could open a door by himself. It could be installed on a wheelchair so that the person can move himself.

http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/801/1/Learning-a-new-routine/Page-1.html

Technology Post #6: Switches

Switches are another assistive technology device that can be used for students who have poor small motor skills. A switch can be programed to create a certain outcome when pressed. For example, I have a student that has very little motor ability (Small or gross)- if I program a switch to play the student's favorite song when pressed that could encourage the student to use his gross motor ability to press the switch. It is a positive reinforcement for him to learn a lesson on movement.

http://www.nkkswitches.com/

Technology Post #5: Touch Screen Monitors

Touch screen monitors are beneficial to individuals who have difficulty with small motor ability. They allow the user to manipulate and work on the computer without having to use the small keyboard. This would be ideal for the students that I service as many of them have very little small motor control.

http://www.posguys.com/monitor_34/Elo-TouchSystems-3000-Series-AccuTouch_393/