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Class #1 Take Aways

Myth of Average
  • When talking about the jagged learning profile, the visual Todd Rose shows us on screen really puts it into perspective for us. It really visualizes that no child is average, and does not fit into one given set of criteria. Each child is made up of a set of unique characteristics, and to think we can put each child into an average category in unlikely. All children learn differently, and at different paces. So how can we place any one child into a set average category for learning? 
  • The importance of being flexible for your students is another point I took away from this video. Being able to work with their strengths and building up their needs in a way that is suitable for them is important in their success. Being flexible is teaching to all your students.
  • Average destroys talent. This really stuck with me when it was talked about in the video. There are so many students who have amazing talents. Sometimes these talents may not fit into the curriculum so they get pushed to the side and forgotten about. Instead we as educators should recognize these talents and build on them so we don't lose these students. Supporting Your "Average" Students | Mindprint Learning

Class #1 Take Away
  • I love getting to see and use different websites for activities, like Menti and Wheel of Names. There is an abundance of  resources out there but sometimes it is more useful when someone introduces you to it, and you can brainstorm why and what you could use it for. I like that we did this as a whole class. 
  • Tyler was such an inspiration on Saturday. Especially since Barb has such a close connection with him, I think it makes it even more special. Having heard and seen all of the obstacles he has overcome so far in his life make you believe that anything is possible when you have the right support to help you along the way, and especially when you have the same amount of self determination as Tyler does. You rock! 
  • Book creator is an awesome website/app. I can see students really showing their creativeness with the use of this app. It could definitely be used for many different subject areas as well. Too bad it doesn't look like we will be back in the classroom for this year to try it out with them.

Comments

  1. Barbara WelsfordApril 10, 2020 at 8:11 AM

    Thanks A for your feedback. So glad you enjoyed Tyler's story. His story clearly demonstrates the importance of Assistive Technology in his life and how we need to carefully monitor the Student, Environment, Task and Technologies as they change over time to ensure they align moving forward.

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  2. Howard SaundersApril 20, 2020 at 6:30 AM

    I liked your blog. I also feel strongly about teachers not recognizing talent. Students have a wealth of knowledge that teachers should be exploring and promoting students skills and abilities. We have to stop holding them back and see what they are all capable of. Good job. :)

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  3. Sarah CainesApril 22, 2020 at 12:59 PM

    Great post, Ashley! I agree that tech resources are so much more memorable when you have a chance to actually use them in a class. It helps me to visualize how I could use them in my own classes. I'm glad we got to try so many different resources in our first class of the course!

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  4. LJApril 24, 2020 at 12:06 PM

    First of all, I really like the look of your blog! :) I agree with your comment regarding the endless number of resources that we have at our disposal. It is awesome when teachers collaborate, share resources, and success stories.

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