Chapter six was all about software! This chapter discussed the vast category of academic software giving examples of how to use it. For example the chapter talked about special needs software that will perform operations such as reading sounds and words .
This chapter also went into desktop publishing software which is used for a variety of reasons. A few ways teachers use them could be to type up a newsletter so they could easily add and arrange graphics, made a worksheet, or even make a flyer for a school event.
Another interesting thing chapter six addressed was simulations. I honestly had to think a little bit to remember that I had in fact used a simulation before. In middle school we had to take a class called tech ed. In this class there was a plethora of ‘modules’ or work stations for us to do. We wouldn’t be able to do all of them but there were enough to keep everyone busy. I can remember that I did the module on aviation in which I got to do a flight simulation! The plane I ‘flew’ ended up crashing, but it was an interesting experience.
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I was glad to read that there is software to fulfill the needs for students who have disabilities. I really enjoyed reading about different types of software that teachers can to improve their classroom.
ReplyDeleteSimulations are a really fun and effective way to get students excited about a topic. I also believe that it is easier for students to learn about a topic because they are 'experiencing' it. I remember using the flight simulators in middle school as well. It was a lot of fun and It was easier to learn about planes that way then reading out of a book. Did you ever use the Oregon trail simulator?
ReplyDeleteHahaha Abby! I just commented on your post about the Oregon trail simulator!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI wonder how many educators actually use the technology for special needs students?