Wow! It's amazing what technology can do! As I was watching the presentations I was thinking that perhaps we as a group should be doing some professional development for our staff to let them know what is possible within our own buildings. What a difference our projects have made for at least one student in our own lives!
One of the recurring themes that occurred throughout the presentation was the importance of observing where the student is and being aware of the child's milieu. This is critical to ensure that any interventions are appropriate.
On a professional note I found it very interesting to see what students do in junior high. It was good for me to see what happens after Grade Six and to see how technology is utilized in other schools.
Perhaps the only aspect that was frustrating to listening to the presentations was that there seems to be varied results and awareness of assistive technology in the schools that were represented in the presentations. Whether or not teachers are trained or receptive to the use of assistive technology seems to be a key factor in childrens' access to education. There are tools out there to level the playing field, but there seems to be just as many obstacles to the same.
On a happier note, I have a few apps that I'd like to look into which are as follows......
Word Q
Math Bingo
Tumblereadables
Ginger: The write solutions
Literactive
Story Wheel (free)
eBooks
iSpelling
Spelling Grade 1-5
Spelling
Math Kid
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