I chose to share Carly's story. This is an incredible story of a person with Autism who has learned to communicate with a laptop and typing when no one thought she would ever be able to speak or express anything. Many people had written her off as mentally retarded, but she proved them all wrong. She is a bright, intelligent girl with lots to say. Her parents never gave up and they worked tirelessly for years to figure out a way to help their daughter. The video shows a lot of different assistive technologies that they tried over the years. I only wish that all parents were as dedicated to their children like Carly's parents.
I loved using iMovie in class. I can see how students would love to use this in class especially for:
1. A short story narrative
2. To present a project
3. Create a book trailer
4. Create how to videos
5. Explain feelings
My main three takeaways for this course are:
1. Technology is definitely a HUGE benefit to all users, not only those who need them to communicate. It really helps all students communicate and demonstrate their abilities.
2. I have learned NOT to presume competence or lack of competence among all users. Just because someone has difficulty communicating does not mean that they can't.
3. I have learned about MANY apps and programs that I can now incorporate into my classroom and that I cannot wait to try and use come September!
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