tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264054653955807491.post5961511143347844947..comments2010-11-29T11:04:00.174-06:00Comments on Kathryn Buchanan's EDM 310 Class Blog: Blog Assignment #4Kathryn Buchananhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672927468864289589noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264054653955807491.post-87125633293409431362010-09-28T20:59:24.430-05:002010-09-28T20:59:24.430-05:00Don't assume that computers will make students...Don't assume that computers will make students more isolated. Computers can be used as a tool to make students closer and have more discussions. I have many online "friends" that I have not met face-to-face that make me a better teacher. Why can't our students have the same experiences?<br /><br />Technology allows for collaboration beyond school walls like never before. As for special education there are many tools that can help these kids be more successful than just using textbooks. Check out this post for some tools for them <br />http://speedchange.blogspot.com/2010/09/universal-design-for-your-school.htmlconcretekaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817234454056267050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264054653955807491.post-46835110441122162862010-09-25T09:52:28.777-05:002010-09-25T09:52:28.777-05:00Great post Kathryn.
I think the Ischool idea give...Great post Kathryn.<br /><br />I think the Ischool idea gives a little glimpse into the future. I think the Ipad would be a better tool than the itouch because it is larger and a little more versatile. You brought out a good point about what if the students lost or broke their itouch. This is a big factor and would have to be addressed. <br /><br />Regarding special education students as brought out by Kellie, I think they would actually benefit from the ischool concept. The itouch (or ipad) are completely accessible to people with disabilities. Plus, using digital technology makes it much easier to adapt and offer different students options. SSStephen M. Sullivan, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07227253711586165060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264054653955807491.post-53926878466703599792010-09-24T13:04:11.809-05:002010-09-24T13:04:11.809-05:00Hey Kathryn!
I agree with your thoughts on the iSc...Hey Kathryn!<br />I agree with your thoughts on the iSchool and I have many of the same concerns. While it is a great idea in theory I do not believe that it is very feasable. My concerns were for the children in Special Education classes. These children already have a difficult time grasping material and I believe that the iSchool would make it even harder for them. I also like the points that you brought up about the social aspects and group projects. The children will never learn how to work with other people if they aren't around them. Working with people is an essential skill that I believe should be taught from early on in education.Kellie Grandquesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18441316507812634781noreply@blogger.com