Post #8

During the field trip to the student service lab, I noticed the many technologies that are helpful for students with disabilities. One of the devices I found to be useful for schools was the SmartPen. This device allowed you to record your teachers lectures while you write down notes at the same time. Later, you are able to hit play on the pen and listen to your teachers voice and lectures in case you missed what he/she said. This is important in schools for students who have certain disabilities that can't concentrate, drift off easily during lectures, have a hard time comprehending what the teacher said, etc. I also think students who need extra help in understanding text while reading, can use the text to speech application where the computer reads the text in an easier way to understand. This is helpful for slower readers and learners to grasp information faster.

Powerpoint is a useful tool and greatly beneficial for learning each level of Bloom's Taxonomy. It can help students create and design their own powerpoint to help study, learn, and develop their own work. It can also help students evaluate their information in a organized way, by using text boxes, bulleted lists, or big fonts.  Next, a student can analyze their work from powerpoint to draw connections between curriculum, compare and contrast ideas, and test themselves on information they may struggle with by making compare/contrast tables and adding images to remember. Applying information from powerpoint helps student learn easily as they interpret information in ways they will understand best such as using graphics. Students can understand and retain information if they use bullet points with summarized information. It is quicker and easier to learn remember better if students recorded their powerpoint so they could go back and constantly listen to the information. This will be easier to memorize and repeat their powerpoint which will help their brain while they constantly read their studies.

As a teacher, I think it's very important to stay involved in advancing technology. It is important to know and learn about future technology and how to use it for students in a classroom. The website, here updates all the latest technologies with pictures and a full description once you click on it. It helps you with navigate through advanced technologies and how to use them efficiently.