Journey last four months - Increased Confidence when it comes to Assistive Technology with my Students

 

Overall this journey has brought me knowledge and comfort when it comes to using Assistive Technology in my classroom.  I am a bigger proponent of its use to help my students have success in my class.  Ultimately, that is always one of my primary goals - student's achieving to their potential.  Of course, I always want them to feel comfortable and enjoy the learning process.  If  AT, can help them with either of those goals - it's use is desirable.

Throughout, I have been amazed at the large number and variety of resources now available.  I also know that AT does not always mean electronics.  It can simply be a rubber grip for a pencil.  I think today there sometimes is an undue fascination with technology.  Sometimes, though a little aid (like a slant board) can do the trick.  However, on the other hand, sometimes students will need to have their entire textbook or supplemental readings scanned into a reader like Kurzweil so they can fully participate and achieve in my class.

 

Overall, I love having more confidence and knowledge about the way in which AT can support my classroom learning environment.  I have grown as a teacher throughout by increasing my knowledge about these important tools.