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This week's theme was to examine ways that we can make the best use of traditional and technological practices to make sure students are serviced in the least restrictive environment.

What technogy helps you strive in you classes? Could it be used in teaching? What instructional practices by your teachers have helped you succeed in the classroom? Be sure to post one time and respond to one classmate.

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Leveling the Playing Field- Mandy Sampson

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Leveling the Playing Field- Mandy Sampson

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What helps me in my classes is the most obvious the internet. I am able to look up what I do not understand and find answers on my own. There is also the use of Chat GPT that can be a resource, but I do not count it as the most reliable. It's like a mini instructor at your fingertips but it can be wrong.

Could it be used in teaching?

I feel we need to do more about teaching how to use AI appropriately and how to spot fake news and AI generated media. As of late on Facebook sometimes it's easy to spot an AI generated video or picture and other times it's not so easy.

What instructional practices by your teachers have helped you succeed in the classroom?

Activation of prior knowledge and sharing of background information. Breaking down vocabulary and the use of multimedia to teach a topic. I liked being able to listen to podcasts and that is a new tool that helped me in my classes. Looking at research papers, I found useful in some classes and frustrating in others. Some gave you a list to choose from others just said go look for yourself. I understand at a college level we should be able to do this but it just leads to a lot of questions sometimes.

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Mandy I really like what you stated about AI usage because I think it is something that should be taught to use properly. AI has taught me a lot like how to organize papers and even given me examples of how to do an assignment when I am totally lost and confused. It is also used to spread fake news like you stated and that is something that needs to be taught.

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I agree, ChatGPT can be used in so many great ways.... and unfortunately bad as well. It can create laziness in students. However, it is an amazing tool to gather all the information from the web to help you learn and utilize the correct tools and knowledge to succeed in school!

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Hi Mandy! I really loved your description of ChatGPT. a ' mini instructor at your fingertips' while to acknolwdge its you know reliability issues. I think this ties into maloys digittal 4th edition and that discusses how digital literacy is indeed a crucial skill for the Gen Alpha students. I like how you have mentioned ' activation of prior knowledge' thats a good instructional practice:). From the text book its a key part for inquiry-based learning using technology not only to just find answers. Do you think students using AI can help them brainstorm ' background connections'?.

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Using tools like Microsoft 365 and or Google Workspace will allow a anytime and anywhere access, which, in fact, our author Maloy indetifies those as a hallmark of modern education. Application in teaching: these will be used in facilitating the "Pull" technology. This is where we will have students take initiative in finding resources with their peers on shared documents. Instructional practice for success. Our author Maloy does an amazing job on emphasizing how technology is most effective when its paired with student-centered instruction. Rather than teachings lead with lectures. Practice is to mention out there differentiated instruction that's supported by tech. For instance, let's say a teacher is using the text-to-speech digital method. This allows students now with different learning needs to be able to access same level of curriculum. When connecting to LRE. By using all of these practices us teachers will ensure our students are "serviced in least restrictive environment". Therefore, the technology will remove all those barriers that would lets say, require the student to be pulled out of their general education classroom.

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Leveling the Playing Field - Jessica's Response 

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Leveling the Playing Field - Jessica's Response 

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Technology that helps me strive in my classes is he use of Google! Not just the search bar for research purposes, but its awesome technologies. Such as Google docs or slides. It has become so easy to spell check, or grammar check on google docs. It is amazing to repent my work and research on google slides by adding a creative twist to it. It for sure could be used in teaching. Slides are pretty effective when teaching if you do it correct. Different instructional practices that has helped me by teachers is using brain pop. It provides a fun video with fun games regarding the topic we just learned, and a fun quiz. Also Quizlet and Kahoot are amazing technologies that make learning fun and actually memorable. It is much easier to memorize my work on these platforms!

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Technology that has helped me strive in my classes are interactive learning tools that give me immediate feedback. For example, Kahoot is a tool that lets students know the answers to questions in real time and shows instant results. Like Kahoot, these tools help me know if I understand a concept or if I need to keep trying. I think this technology could be useful for teaching because it helps student see their progress and encourages active learning.

Teachers have helped me succeed by breaking lessons into small, manageable parts instead of giving me too much information at once. This approach makes it easier to understand each part of the lesson and prevents me from feeling overwhelmed.

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Jessica, I totally agree with you. Google Docs and Slides are super helpful for organizing work and making assignments more creative. Tools like BrainPOP, Quizlet, and Kahoot make learning fun and interactive. I believe combining these technologies with good teaching practices helps students stay engaged and learn better.

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I definitely appreciate your comment on Kahoot and how it allows for immediate feedback to show you if you are understanding the concept. I totally agree that Kahoot is an excellent way to keep students engaged and motivated; breaking down lessons into smaller pieces (as well as providing immediate feedback) can be a huge help to some students who might get overwhelmed by larger chunks of material. Combining these two strategies together would provide support for all students to learn in their least restrictive environments and promote active learning.

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Some Technology that has helped me strive include outlook. Receiving notification when I turn in an assignment, a teacher posts an update on Brightspace, or something is due, helps me to remain on task and remember what it is that I have achieved. I think this could be useful for teaching in the aspect of reaching out to families and creating a familiar connection with them, but the age of the student depends on if outlook would be useful to them directly. This technological advancement is also one that helps me succeed and remain on track in my busy life.

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Kahoot was so helpful to me as a child and also so fun. I wish it was integrated more into college instruction! -Grace Kabel

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Some examples of technology that have helped me strive in my classes include PowerPoint, Word, Printers, and Canva.

These could really all be used in teaching in multiple different ways. Many can assist in creating lesson plans, providing students with physical copies of important information, etc.

Some instructional practices that my teachers have used that have helped me succeed in the classroom is providing class schedules with organized due dates and communicating in person and digitally for important reminders and ways to answer my questions.

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Hanna, I really liked how you talked about removing barriers in order to allow our students to strive in the classroom and show their full potential. It is so crucial that we as future teachers are coming up with the proper skills in order to make our students feel safe and comfortable in their learning environment and avoid any type of practices that would make them overwhelmed. - Claire

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I completely resinate with this! Getting a reminder is something that helps me a lot as well. I like how you also said it can help with reaching out to families.

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The technologies that have helped me strive in my classes are Brightspace, Google Docs, and Quizlet.

Google Docs and Quizlet can be used in a variety of ways, such as drafting and creating self-study materials. Although Brightspace isn't a common platform for grades K-12, something similar, like Google Classroom, would have the same benefits. It allows for better organization, quick access to student results and data, and efficient communication. Students are able to check for assignments, due dates, and messages from teachers.

Instructional practices my instructors have used that have helped me succeed include scaffolding cognitively demanding assignments, providing well-organized materials and assignments, and maintaining open communication.

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Kahoot has so many great perks. It's a fun and interactive way to engage students while also tracking their progress and knowledge. I love that it has that immediate feedback of showing the results and the correct answers. It's a great learning tool!

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The technologies that have helped me strive in my classes are google docs, brightspace, canva and google slides. All of these can all be used in teaching. Google docs allows you to write , edit and collaborate. This can be used in any grade level. Brightspace helps with organization and feedback from the teachers. Something similar that can be used in any grade level would be google classroom. It works the same way as brightspace. Google slides and canva help with creating and giving presentations. These can also be used in every grade level.

Some instructional practices my instructors have used that have helped me succeed are explicit instruction, clear communication, and organized lessons and schedules so I know when assignments are due.

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I agree outlook is super helpful. I love the idea of using it to connect and reach out to families as well. While email isn’t the traditional form or preferred form of communication anymore I think it is something that should bring back into the classrooms. Using email helps model professional communication for students and is a reliable way for students, teachers and families to stay informed and connected.

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Technologies that have helped me strive in class are google and quizlet. I believe that google and quizlet can help students strive because if a student is given a project they will most likely go to google to research their topic and look up things they are unsure about. Quizlet can help student prepare for a test, they can create flashcards and quiz themselves. You can even type in your textbook along with the chapters on quizlet to see if someone else uploaded practice test questions.

One of the instructional practices my teachers used to help me succeed was giving me instant feedback on my assignments and letting me be able to go back and fix any mistakes so I wasn't stressed out and wondering how well or bad I did, this boosted my confidence in every way possible.

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The technology that has helped me the most to strive in classes is google docs and organization tools (google classroom/Brightspace). When looking at teaching younger kids that might not use the same websites or technological tools that we, as college students have, there are still similar things that can be used, like google classroom. I have used google classroom before when I was younger for many of my in-class and homework assignments that were meant to be done independently. I think google classroom can definitely be used when teaching students, especially younger students because it offers an organized way of learning that is concrete and familiar. Instructional practices that have helped me throughout my educational career has been clear directions and communication with my instructor. Having something like brightspace helps a lot, as it can be used to organize assignments that I know are there and concrete and have directions that help me to complete them without feeling any confusion.

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I think Kahoot is a great way to interact with students and make learning fun. I think there is the added benefit of seeing the answers and who was able to respond without anyone feeling left out if they do not get the answer right on the first try. - Haylee F.

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Technology I have used in the classroom is quizlet and ixl. In school when it came to a test coming up remembering information never came easy to me. I always had to study so using quizlet really helped the matching and flash cards. I struggled with math my entire life so doing ixl on my own improve in the topics I didn’t know when my teach wasn’t there. When I got an answer wrong it explained to me what I got wrong which was helpful.

Another that helped with my writing is Microsoft word doc because when I wrote an essay it corrects you when there is better word to use like ‘to put that skill in’ instead use ‘to implement that skill into you too. When you spell a word a red line will show and when you click it, it will give suggestions on what you’re trying to spell.

When my teachers would do guided practice or an exercise where they showed a visual how to things like a math problem or when teacher showed videos on explaining something like an historical event for social studies or explaining the main theme in literature.

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Hey Johanna. I always agree that quizlet was helpful to me in class. To prepare for a test and building up skills to study on my own skills to study on my own.

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Technology that helps me strive in my classes is things like Grammarly and Pulse. Grammarly is a program that helps me organize my thoughts when writing to make my sentences more comprehensive. Pulse allows you to access Brightspace through your phone, and it sends you notifications when a due date is approaching, when a grade gets posted, and when an announcement is posted. This helps me stay on task with reminders for assignments that need to get done.

Grammarly can be used in the classroom because it not only shows how to make a sentence more comprehensive but also provides immediate feedback as to how it can be improved. A similar program to Pulse is having Google Classroom on a student's device, which similarly sends notifications for grades being updated, announcements being posted, or upcoming due dates.

An instructional practice that has helped me succeed in the classroom is clearly laying out expectations and having road maps for assignments laid out before starting a new unit. This helped because it clearly showed what we would be doing during the unit, so there wouldn't be any surprises for projects or assignments.

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Nichole, I like how you mentioned IXL and how it can be useful in the classroom. With math being a subject that many students struggle with, it's great that IXL assignments can be completed from anywhere, that it provides immediate feedback when you get a question wrong, and that it shows you how to solve those questions properly. - Joe P

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I am very interested in Pulse, that is a resource that I had never heard of before. I struggle to meet deadlines so that would be very helpful for me to stay on top of my schedule more and organize my time better.

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Some technologies that have helped me succeed in my classes are Google Classroom, Brightspace, Google Docs, and Google Slides. These platforms help me stay organized by keeping due dates and my assignments. This technology can be used in teaching because it allows teachers to provide materials in multiple formats, like videos, slides, and written instructions, which supports students with different learning needs. When I was younger, in my classroom, we would always use Google Classroom, which would tell us when assignments were due.

Some instructional practices my teachers have used that helped me were clear modeling of expectations, providing visual supports, and giving feedback. Doing these helped me succeed in the classroom and perform to the best of my ability.

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Hi Nichole! I also loved that you mentioned IXL. I think it's interesting how different technologies can help or hinder a specific student's success. I had to do a certain amount of IXL a week, and my only memories of it are being practically locked in my home office until I finished. I ran into issues because the way they explained it never made sense and it took me HOURS to reach the required threshold. - Allie

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Quizlet is a great way for students to study, making it engaging and accessible for students and allowing them to review material in different ways, which supports different learning styles. Quizlet was beneficial for me and still is. - Carson Kummer

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I have used PowerPoint and Microsoft office to help me in my classes. I have used Yuja to record videos for some classes that required it. Google classroom was something that I have used in the past in the classroom. I have had some professors use it instead of Brightspace. I have used Quizlet to help me study for exams.

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Many technologies have helped me strive in my classes. The obvious ones are of course Google, Brightspace, and Microsoft, but I'd like to talk about Quizlet today.

Quizlet was helpful for me during my classes because it allows for engaging ways to study. For me sitting at a computer and going over notes simply was not engaging enough for my brain to grasp anything. Traditional methods of study got me almost nowhere. Quizlet introduced the idea that studying could be fun. The application offers or at least used to offer games that could be used to review. Suddenly I was able to master skills that required memorization. This helped most in my AP classes that crunched huge amounts of content into short time periods.

This application is beneficial for any grade and provides a new and fun way to review content. Before they put most of the application behind a paywall I found it to be a really useful tool.

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Hello Aaliyah,

I really like how you broke this down by what each tool actually does for you Docs for collaborating, Brightspace/Classroom for staying organized and getting feedback, and Slides/Canva for presenting. I’m with you on the “organized lessons and schedules” part too when deadlines and expectations are clear, it makes everything way less stressful. -Mandy Sampson

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The technologies that have helped me the most in my classes are Brightspace, Google Docs, and Quizlet.

Quizlet has been especially useful when it comes to memorization of terms. There is an index card option so that you can look at a term and then flip the card for it's definition. Google Docs has always been my go-to when it comes to writing papers, and Brightspace is extremely useful for organization. All 3 could certainly be used by teachers to help their students.

I remember Kahoot being beneficial in my classes growing up. It was a fun way to learn the content that we would be tested on in the near future. It definitely was useful, especially in the classes that I wasn't always interested in.

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Canva is something I've learned to use over the last few years, and I definitely wish that it was more popular when I was in high school. I now see more and more teachers using it for daily slides as opposed to using tools like google slides. - Seth

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A technology that helps me strive is cloud-based collaborative software (I had to look this up) more commonly known as google docs. Google doc allows real time feedback and teamwork. I use this as a note taker, a sign up sheet, and also a place to write out assignments. This can be used in teaching to facilitate "pull" technology routines where students actively retrieve and edit shared resources during group projects.

The practices that have helped me succeed most are those based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), specifically flexible forms of expression. I find it most beneficial when teachers allow me to demonstrate my knowledge through different presentations rather than just basic traditional tests where there's only one answer, and its ABCD, or a short response, I would rather use different types of showing my learning  as it helps to show all different learning preferences and reduces my performance anxiety on tests.

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I also use the Grammarly Plug in and use Pulse daily. Pulse has helped me not miss assignments for the past 2 1/2 years at Buffalo State, as a Push technology it sends me reminders for assignments and grades, which helps me to talk to teachers before its too late. Also I use Grammarly as the plug-in as it helps to fix grammar and make my texts, emails, and answers more professional

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Quizlet is something that helped me with studying in high school too, and it is my favorite way to study in college now, I will make my own quizlets with everything I need to know and study that way! -Emily Maczka

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Many different technologies have helped me strive in classes. I struggle with studying for classes in general so the tool that has helped me for several years is quizlet, quizlet allows me to put all the information I need into it, and makes me flashcards or tests to take to be able to study and succeed on anything in am doing in my classes. Quizlet is studying tool that made studying not only fun, but also allowed me to be able to remember what I was studying because I have a hard time staying on topic while studying and also remembering what I studied the day after.

This application is beneficial for pretty much any grade level, but it also can be used incorrectly or they will say they are studying and they aren't, so it can be used in any grade but make sure the application is being used correctly.

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I love quizlet so much! I used it so much in highschool and now I use it a lot more in college. I love how they have different ways of learning the material wether it is flashcards, a quiz or block blast. I also use quizlet for when I am tutoring and help my students make their own quizlet!-Maria Colosimo

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The real Maria Colosimo(i think someone accidentally put their response in mine!)

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The real Maria Colosimo(i think someone accidentally put their response in mine!)

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Some technology that has helped me strive in my classes are quizlet and gemini! I use quizlet for every class I take in college and that all started in highschool. Making my own flashcards and even using other peopls sets on the website helped me study so much. Because quizlet allows you to learn the material in a variety of ways it makes it easier and less annoying to study. Gemini has helped me set up essay outlines and many other things. If I need some creative ideas to start me off Gemini always helps me out. It also helps me out with textbook readings when something seems super complex it can dumb it down so I truly understand it. Both of these programs can be used in teaching as Quizlet can be used to helps students study with their text-to-speech matching game. This turns dry material into a multisensory experience. Gemini can be used in the classroom by using it as a personal learning assistant. If the textbook or article or material is to wordy or harsh for your students they can use Gemini to re-level the text.

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Technology such as Quizlet and Gimkit help me succeed in my classes because it makes learning answers interactive and fun. Quizlet allows me to study vocabulary and concepts at my own pace through flashcards and practice activities and gives me an opportunity to study the words while I make the quizlet set since I have to put in the answers, while Gimkit turns review into a game that keeps me from getting bored when I need to switch things up. Both could easily be used in teaching to support different learning styles and check understanding, I had many teacher do this for me throughout school and it’s how I learned it is a good strategy for me. I’ve also benefited from instructional practices like clear directions, visual examples, and interactive review, these variations make learning more accessible and help students to keep from getting bored and has them engaged.

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Hi Jess! I totally agree with you, grammar check is a huge help and has helped to drastically improve my writing. It also helps me to learn to improve my writing because I pay attention to the changes that it suggests and I take the time to learn why those changes are accurate and correct so that you can also use it as a learning tool!

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One technology i use to succeed in my classes is Google Classroom because it helps keep all of the information organized and allows me to view all materials, assignments, and feedback from the same place. As such, Google Classroom could be used in teaching to support students with disabilities who are least restrictive environment (lre) by providing reminders, digital copies of work, and flexible access to content. Additionally, the instructional practices that have helped me succeed include clear expectations, visual supports, and breaking down assignments into smaller steps. Using both instructional strategies and technology provides students a more accessible way to learn while reducing the need for students to be removed from the general education classroom.

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Leveling the Playing Field - Sarah Schucker

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Leveling the Playing Field - Sarah Schucker

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What technology helps you strive in your Classes?

The types of technology that help me strive in my classes are Text to Speech Tools. I tend to process information more successfully when I am able to hear it as I read it. It helps it to "stick."

Could it be used in Teaching?

It could be used in teaching, but it depends on what the teaching goal is. Text to speech has many formats, from someone reading the passage out loud to having the computer or another device do it for you.

What instructional practices by your teachers have helped you succeed in the classroom?

In elementary school there was the use of Listening stations, where you could read along to a book with the CD reading it at the same time. This is something I am using with my own daughter.

The use of Text to speech is most effective with good active listening skills. For example, when I am reading poems for class and I can hear it as I highlight the important notes.

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What was most helpful in my classes was quizlet and google. Google just has so many purposes. Such as google slides, docs and search bar in general. Quizlet is an awesome tool for studying in general. You can either create your own or there is public premade ones which is so cool. These different technology platforms have really helped me get through school and stay organized.

Some instructional practices my teachers have used that benefited me were visual aids and reminders through email. I easily get confused so providing examples really helps. I also have a very busy life so I forget easily. A simple reminder goes a long way for me!

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I use a lot of Quizlet and other game-like apps with my students. They do like it and I think it creates a nice way for students to practice on their own if they want to! You can teach study skills this way.

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Having access anywhere is key. For my own son, he never forgets anything anymore at school since he can access it right at home. That can be a great organizational tool for students who lack fundamental organizational skils.

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I like your point about needing things switched up from time to time. I think that is something that is critical for our students and so many teachers get into stagnant patterns of teaching that leads to disengagement.

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That immediate, corrective feedback is so important to students. Students in K-12 are now demanding that feedback, which is a good thing and we have the technology to deliver it. We know this is an effective practice and it has been shown to have high effect sizes time and again.

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I agree with your comments on feedback and spelling. For our students, the key is making sure they take the time to actually look at that feedback and learn from it. Many students do not so we need to make sure they are using these assets correctly.

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Great job really expanding with specifics on how each of these tools are helpful. Everything you mentioned are examples of technology that are available to all students and really help those that need that extra support. That is the pefect example of what Universal Design for Learning looks like in the world of technology.

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Your last section really captures what teachers can and should do (with technoligu and without) to be proactive for their students. We see issues like this across all grade levels and it is time that this becomes a focus for all educators.

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Flexible forms of expression should be a practice of all teachers gives all the technology we have in the classroom. I am against traditional handraising and will address this many times in the course as there are so many better ways to get students engaged. We will cover a lot of that in the course.

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Quizlet is great. I moved more into programs like Wayground, but I do like the way Quizlet blends traditional study methods with technology. As schools and instruction have evolved, so should the way we ask students to study.

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I like to hear that you are using Quizlet to build your own study materials. I know I do a lot of the building and distributing for my students, but I would love to get them to a phase where they could tailor and create their own materials. That would be true instructional independence!

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Clear expectations, visual supports, and chunknig assignments are all great Universal Design practices. Everyone benefits and those who trully need them to function have them. This is surely something we would love to see in every classroom as it just makes practical sense.

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Kahoot is great. I definitely make sure to talk to my students and know their preferences before using it. Sometimes, students will not like the additional pressure or they may feel disengaged if they get too far behind in a game. Still, many do like the game-like nature and competition it encourages.

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I've seen a lot of students strive with creation apps (presentation specifically). I like to give that option to students when I feel it is appropriate to do so in class. AI additions are helping this along even further too!

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Google Classroom can be an organizational gem when used properly. I mentioned this in other posts, but my own son could not keep a binder/backpack to save his life. Once Google Classroom became common, he is a digital organization pro. It can make a difference to so many kids.

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One way I use Google Docs is to have the students write first drafts there. I can use plug-ins and AI tools to help them draft writing pieces. Then, we handwrite the final copy to get practice and work on fine motor skills. It is reversal of what is traditionally done but it works so well!

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Without a doubt, family connections are absolutely critical. To tie that back to AT in classrooms, we have many novel ways (remind, class dojo) to keep parents in the loop and that can help our our neediest students (I like to send homework and special reminders to parents to compensate for student memory). Parents appreciate this too!

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Good points! Simply knowing when assignment are due is helpful. I try to make this a priority in our college class and most college students don't typically need all reminders. It is even more essential for younger students and it also helps them self-regulate, which is something I am always a fan of supporting.

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Emily, when we have Padlets in the future, be sure to put your post under your name column. I did find you in the responses, but you want your own post with your reaction to the prompt.

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I like that you mentioned the creation part. Students love to publish and making things they can show to others can be very motivating and engaging. Even if it is just showing their creation to their classmates, that si publishing in their eyes. It gets them thinking about the graders/observers of their work, which is also very important.

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Some will argue we are overstimulated with notficiations and reminders, but these can be critical for our neediest students. Like anything, we can teach them self-management of these tools so they can make them really work for themselves. We just have to be careful not to throw them in without the proper training.

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I really like the idea of digital textbooks and I think it is well overdue for instruction. They are prevalent in college but lacking in the K-12 because there are so many paywalls for features. I do hope that changes rather quickly in the future so our younger students can experience these benefits. There is just too much profit in paper textbooks still and it is driving the industry.

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Every generation is getting greater access to information than the generation before them. The internet has revolutionized how we learn because of this access. Teachers should be tapping into this but also making sure they are teaching students about resources and how to differentiate good form bad resources. Digital citizenship is a new content we must deliver.

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I think text to speech tools are great. I can remember reading text aloud to entire groups of students with that accommodation. It was not ideal. These tools are better and remove the decoding/fluency aspect from subjects that are not assessing those skills. I think this will get even more polished with greater AI integration too!