Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
For my web presence, I am going to set up a Genetic Disorder's and Impairments Wiki with links to websites on genetic disorders and a link to a blog for discussion. What I want to accomplish is for teachers to have a place to go and discuss genetic disorders / impairments, one for each quarter (or a shorter time frame depending on how the first one goes). These will be for disorders / impairments / syndromes that are not common. The first syndrome that I chose to discuss is Klinefelter's Syndrome.
There will be 3 phases of the lesson / learning experience:
- the first is to research the disorder / impairment
- the second is to discuss how the characteristics would impact the child in the classroom
- the third phase is to discuss classroom adaptations to make an inclusive environment for the child.
The wiki will include the directions along with links and other directives for each phase. Once the first disorder is completed, a questionnaire will be incorporated to determine the next disorder / disability to research and discuss would be. There will also be a link to a blog for discussion purposes with a reminder to put the disability being discussed in the label for the post, helping with searching.
Please note that I haven't completed much as of this post - so there really isn't much to view. If you have ideas, please express them so I can incorporate as I work verus rework. Thanks
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Early Intervention AUP
As a teacher, I need to remember that I need to have the links on the computer desktop so that children can eventually access the website independently. I also need to remember to have the computer screen visible to the classroom to be able to make sure the preschoolers don't get to a location they should not be.
For the children, here is what will be posted in the room. While I would prefer that the children draw pictures for each of the rules, I drew pictures for this exercise.
CLASSROOM COMPUTER RULES
Ask teacher to start.
3 people at the computer at once.
Ask 2 friends for help.
Turn off and tell teacher when done.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Response #4
What does an "Internet Safety and Security" policy need to look like in your classroom?
Since the children we work with are chronologically three to five years old and functioning at least 25% below their age, their internet use is limited. The information below is to assist teachers with the Internet Safety and Security policy for use in their classrooms.
The sites the children will visit will not be for research purposes, but as another learning tool in the classroom. The teacher will have predetermined sites that the children can visit. These may change on a regular basis, such as when themes change. The sites will be age appropriate (for developmental age more than chronological age) and encourage the concepts/goals the children are working towards as indicated on their IEP goals. Links to such predetermined sites will be on the desktop (such as Sesame Street, Dr. Seuss, 4-H Virtual Farm and Bloople's Colors).
The children will indicate the desire to use the computer and which site to visit. The teacher will be responsible form making sure the child clicks on the link and gets to the appropriate website. So that the teacher can "keep an eye on things", the computer monitor needs to be visible to the classroom (not facing the wall). Since there is only one student computer in each room, the children will have equal amounts of time and opportunity to use the device. Children may work with a buddy to help each other and encourage collaboratation to determine the best answers.
Working on the computer should be a positive experience for the children and promote self motivated learning and/or learning with a peer(s). If something doesn't look correct to the child(ren), they should immediately notify an adult in the room. If the child gets away from the initial site, they should notify an adult in the room. If the child wants to change the site / activity, they should notify an adult in the room for assistance.
When the child is finished, s/he needs to close the program/site they have been visiting and notify an adult. The computer should be turned off at the end of the day.
Since the children we work with are chronologically three to five years old and functioning at least 25% below their age, their internet use is limited. The information below is to assist teachers with the Internet Safety and Security policy for use in their classrooms.
The sites the children will visit will not be for research purposes, but as another learning tool in the classroom. The teacher will have predetermined sites that the children can visit. These may change on a regular basis, such as when themes change. The sites will be age appropriate (for developmental age more than chronological age) and encourage the concepts/goals the children are working towards as indicated on their IEP goals. Links to such predetermined sites will be on the desktop (such as Sesame Street, Dr. Seuss, 4-H Virtual Farm and Bloople's Colors).
The children will indicate the desire to use the computer and which site to visit. The teacher will be responsible form making sure the child clicks on the link and gets to the appropriate website. So that the teacher can "keep an eye on things", the computer monitor needs to be visible to the classroom (not facing the wall). Since there is only one student computer in each room, the children will have equal amounts of time and opportunity to use the device. Children may work with a buddy to help each other and encourage collaboratation to determine the best answers.
Working on the computer should be a positive experience for the children and promote self motivated learning and/or learning with a peer(s). If something doesn't look correct to the child(ren), they should immediately notify an adult in the room. If the child gets away from the initial site, they should notify an adult in the room. If the child wants to change the site / activity, they should notify an adult in the room for assistance.
When the child is finished, s/he needs to close the program/site they have been visiting and notify an adult. The computer should be turned off at the end of the day.
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