Web 2.0 505 crew

Web 2.0 Reflection

What were your favorite discovers or exercises on this learning journey?

I would have to say my favorite was learning how to develop a Wiki site. It was very frustrating in the beginning of the project due to I could not connect one page to another. This was my fault because I labeled my Page wrong. With my wrong doing of this assignment, I was able to navigate more around the site to figure how to troubleshoot. There were many other activities that I enjoyed and had conversation about with my friends. I feel that all of the exercises allowed me to jump into the “New” communication fast lane.


How has this course assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?

As a young educator I feel that this class has brought me up to speed with connecting my teaching in my classroom to the home. Parents will be able to address issues of homework, projects, and grades in a faster more efficient way. I believe efficiency is what I got from this class the most. I developed how to use the web as an efficient tool, not just entertainment.


Were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this course that surprised you?

The most challenging item of this class was understanding “new” data of the internet without face to face dialog. I was caught sometimes reading items 2-3 times over because I couldn’t figure something out. The answer to this problem was changing computers at home to allow programs to work. I had trouble throughout this course with the ANGEL program and my computer.

What could we do differently to improve upon this course’s format or concept?

I don’t really have much to say about the improvement of the class. I was really into the class because of the technology and how to use the internet more efficiently.


If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you chose to participate?

I believe that I would like to take another course of this type due to my limitation of blog’s, Wiki, and other new internet information that is out there. This class has allowed me to open up doors of communication with friends, colleagues, and students that I never knew how to do before.

Special Education

about. Special Education
http://specialed.about.com/
This website allows you to navigate through different topics such as assessment, classroom management, and disabilities. This site also allows you to print out worksheets towards behaviors.
I would rate this site a 7.5 out of 10.


LD Online
http://www.ldonline.org/
One of the best websites out on the web to research disabilities, and have your questions answered. This website allows teachers, parents, and student to find information about certain topics.
I would rate this site a 9.5 out of 10.


Learning Disabilities Association of America
http://www.ldanatl.org/
This website allows you to go to the state in which you are living in and find out local information how it could impact your child’s learning needs.
I would rate this site a 8.5out of 10.


National Center for Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncld.org/
This website can channel you to "In the Home", "At School", and "College & Work" to research information. I would find this website very useful to help a parent prepare for their son/daughter college education.
I would rate this site a 8 out of 10.


Help Guide
http://helpguide.org/mental/learning_disabilities.htm
This website is a very user friendly. It allows you to start with the issue of the disability and pinpoint the main areas.
I would rate this site a 9 out of 10.


Great Schools
http://www.greatschools.net/LD.topic?content=1541
This website allows you to search what Districts are having the most success compared to others in the area or state.
I would rate this site a 7 out of 10.

Internet Special Education Resources
http://www.iser.com/test-taking-teens.html
I have found this website pretty poor for the information they allow the reader to comprehend. This website doesn't go into any detail about certain disabilities. They just give a blanket response on how to's.
I would rate this site a 5 out of 10.


STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/learning.html
This website reminds teachers what type of strategies to use when dealing with certain deficits. Gives certain tips to identify kids with a disability.
I would rate this site a 7 out of 10.


Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
This website gives parents, teachers, and adults information on the background of Autism. Information can be found directly in "How to cope with it and how to grow with it."
I would rate this site a 8.8 out of 10.


Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/children_with_oppositional_defiant_disorder This website is best for parents that may be experiencing difficulties with their child. Also, the information can allow a teacher a better insight on student behaviors.
I would rate this site a 9 out of 10.