Technology for Teachers...

           Hi there.  I teach social studies at a local high school.  I will have to admit that this class worries me some as I am not real good in technological use.  Plus, being a history teacher kind of means I do not adapt to change very well.  I know with the world we live in and with the new advances in technology seemingly on a daily basis, I need to embrace and prepare myself for this new world where technology is the driver of almost every new product or idea.

Technology in my classroom.

Hi, my name is Ruth Bentley and I am a moderate to severe disability high school teacher. We have been very fortunate to have been given several grants to help us use technology in our classroom. I have been using a read/write program with my students and it has made collaboration with regular education staff much more efficient. I used to have to type all of our students notes or re-do an entire test to modify it for my students. This program allows me to scan documents and modify them as I need. This program also has another plus, it adds picture to the text and reads it to the student if needed. This allows the student to put their headsets on and listen to the notes and then discuss them with a peer. We also use board maker to create calendars and schedules to help our students function independently. The newest item we have been using is called a smart board and it allows me to make notes or draw on a large screen and use the internet to enhance any lesson. I look forward to finding new ways to improve my technology skills, as students enjoy using technology in the classroom.