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23 Technology Things: Week #14 - Module #4 - Etiquette
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Monday, November 30, 2009. Week #14 - Module #4 - Etiquette. I am impressed by the amount of literature that has been printed and posted regarding only etiquette! Much of what I understand about netiquette is common sense. I like how Virgnia Shea, author of the online book. First chapter "Remember the Human". It seems that is what all forms of communication boils down to. Was featured in a PBS video titled Growing Up Online. It was very powerful if anyone is interested in checking it out. Good point abou...
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23 Technology Things: Week #10 - Module #1
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Thursday, November 12, 2009. Week #10 - Module #1. First, I am so pleased to at last be receiving some direct instruction on the subject of assistive technology. When I earned my undergraduate degree I was not required to take any special education courses to graduate and I regret not having taken any as electives. Thankfully, since I graduated in 1995, the requirements have changed and all education majors must take some special education coursework. Now to focus in on the task at hand. Challenge studen...
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23 Technology Things: Week #11 – Module #2
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Monday, November 16, 2009. Week #11 – Module #2. This weeks’ exploration of assistive technologies was very eye opening. When I worked as an elementary school teacher I had students who used some assistive technologies, but that was 5 years ago and it seems like the technology has come so far since then. This is not surprising, of course. I couldn’t believe the head mouse and virtual keyboard. Genius! There is so much educators can do to improve the learning environment of students with special needs.
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23 Technology Things: December 2009
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Thursday, December 17, 2009. Two Best Readings of the Semester. By far my favorite text this semester was Courtney's. Library 2.0 and Beyond. I enjoyed the collection of articles. It was a refreshing departure from a banal text. I also appreciated that the information was current and provided a concrete ideas and websites for reference. The two chapters I most enjoyed were chapter 4,. By Chris Kretz and. Mashups and Web Services. Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Flip Camera - Web 2.0 Presentation. The holiday...
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Secret Life of a Techie Librarian: AT Tasks Week 2--Part Two
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Saturday, November 21, 2009. AT Tasks Week 2- Part Two. Below is my hardware needs assessment:. The 2 tools I chose to focus on include one for reading and one for writing (and both are used in the gen education classroom setting, not just the library media center):. Hardware Selection Tool #1: Neo2 by AlphaSmart. Http:/ www.renlearn.com/neo/NEO2/specialneeds/default.aspx. This tool costs—$199. Targets—improving writing ability/communication. Reduces time/effort in composing written assignments. 1) Why d...
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Secret Life of a Techie Librarian: AT Tasks Week 3--Software Part 1
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Thursday, November 26, 2009. AT Tasks Week 3- Software Part 1. I really enjoyed learning about Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9.5 and Kurzweil 3000! Ways to implement AT into the school library media center? I was really shocked that Microsoft has so many simple AT modifications built into computer operating systems (without having to purchase any additional software! November 27, 2009 at 11:20 AM. Great point about the low-cost (i.e. already-paid-for) modifications built into Windows!
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Secret Life of a Techie Librarian: AT Tasks Week 4--Part Two
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Friday, December 4, 2009. AT Tasks Week 4- Part Two. From: http:/ camdencityilc.org/). Below are the list of websites that I found to be particularly useful or helpful in working with students and providing information to colleagues:. Http:/ www.abledata.com/abledata.cfm. Http:/ www.cast.org/index.html. Http:/ www.fctd.info/. The Family Center on Technology and Disability also provided an immense amount of information regarding resources for assistive technology. I especially thought the fact sheets ...
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Secret Life of a Techie Librarian: Thing #23--This is it!
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Sunday, November 8, 2009. Thing #23- This is it! I can't believe the journey is coming to an end! Oh the many things I've learned and experienced (not the mention the joys of this online diary :)! There are a couple of highlights for me, but first answers to a few questions. One thing I think this program could improve upon is the PR aspect. I've never come across the program in all of my readings, online searching, etc. I wish that more people (esp. teachers and librarians) knew about it!
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Secret Life of a Techie Librarian: AT Tasks Week 4--Part One
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Friday, December 4, 2009. AT Tasks Week 4- Part One. This success story is one I'll never forget! It really showed how people could work together to help students, especially students with disabilities. And, it really made me think about what's important as a special education teacher (and now as a future librarian)- the needs of students (users). I really liked the "Ten Commandments of Communicating with People with Disabilities". I think everyone should have access to these reminders! Great story, Erin!
