1) How I can develop on what I already know about the Ipad to enhance learning in my area of special needs.

2) Apply all that I have learnt about other apps, resources, ideas approaches etc to my teaching and learning for the coming school year.

3) Remember important points made during the course about educating using technology, for example, technology(whether using tablets, computers, whiteboards) is a tool it does not replace the teacher and being careful around downloading being aware of copyright and internet safety.

Well, I think I will continue what I am doing with the I pads but also look into things that came up.on the course which seem so simple but would be very effective for me which I didn't know about such as the accessibility function on the IPad. Teachers in mainstream were making me think about my own teaching when watching the videos such as station teaching and using not just tablets but a variety of media to support learning which I intend to try in September.

I will have better internet access in September in the classroom so I will be able to investigate much more how to integrate all the resources I learnt about into my teaching; instant access in other words. I will be more selective in what I download and will make sure that the access to IWBS, I pads, laptops is measured and that the pupils get the most effective use from them.

My main challenges around tablets teaching in this area of special needs are that the pupils may obsess on certain apps and that they know that the IPad time is over.This can happen and can lead to challenging behaviours. So it is important that the pupils know that Ipad/tablet time is finished. This can be done through visuals, distractions, etc but can be challenging for staff and pupils. So this intervention needs to be prepared before any IPad activity takes place. Another, is that the IPad is protected; through, cases, protective screens, staff support, correct placement of IPad on table and so on. This is to prevent damage to the tablet which can occur by pupils throwing the tablet due to challenging behaviour. These are some of the challenges I may encounter.

1) How I can develop on what I already know about the Ipad to enhance learning in my area of special needs.

2) Apply all that I have learnt about other apps, resources, ideas approaches etc to my teaching and learning for the coming school year.

3) Remember important points made during the course about educating using technology, for example, technology(whether using tablets, computers, whiteboards) is a tool it does not replace the teacher and being careful around downloading being aware of copyright and internet safety.

Well, I think I will continue what I am doing with the I pads but also look into things that came up.on the course which seem so simple but would be very effective for me which I didn't know about such as the accessibility function on the IPad. Teachers in mainstream were making me think about my own teaching when watching the videos such as station teaching and using not just tablets but a variety of media to support learning which I intend to try in September.

I will have better internet access in September in the classroom so I will be able to investigate much more how to integrate all the resources I learnt about into my teaching; instant access in other words. I will be more selective in what I download and will make sure that the access to IWBS, I pads, laptops is measured and that the pupils get the most effective use from them.

My main challenges around tablets teaching in this area of special needs are that the pupils may obsess on certain apps and that they know that the IPad time is over.This can happen and can lead to challenging behaviours. So it is important that the pupils know that Ipad/tablet time is finished. This can be done through visuals, distractions, etc but can be challenging for staff and pupils. So this intervention needs to be prepared before any IPad activity takes place. Another, is that the IPad is protected; through, cases, protective screens, staff support, correct placement of IPad on table and so on. This is to prevent damage to the tablet which can occur by pupils throwing the tablet due to challenging behaviour. These are some of the challenges I may encounter.

1) How I can develop on what I already know about the Ipad to enhance learning in my area of special needs.

2) Apply all that I have learnt about other apps, resources, ideas approaches etc to my teaching and learning for the coming school year.

3) Remember important points made during the course about educating using technology, for example, technology(whether using tablets, computers, whiteboards) is a tool it does not replace the teacher and being careful around downloading being aware of copyright and internet safety.

Well, I think I will continue what I am doing with the I pads but also look into things that came up.on the course which seem so simple but would be very effective for me which I didn't know about such as the accessibility function on the IPad. Teachers in mainstream were making me think about my own teaching when watching the videos such as station teaching and using not just tablets but a variety of media to support learning which I intend to try in September.

I will have better internet access in September in the classroom so I will be able to investigate much more how to integrate all the resources I learnt about into my teaching; instant access in other words. I will be more selective in what I download and will make sure that the access to IWBS, I pads, laptops is measured and that the pupils get the most effective use from them.

My main challenges around tablets teaching in this area of special needs are that the pupils may obsess on certain apps and that they know that the IPad time is over.This can happen and can lead to challenging behaviours. So it is important that the pupils know that Ipad/tablet time is finished. This can be done through visuals, distractions, etc but can be challenging for staff and pupils. So this intervention needs to be prepared before any IPad activity takes place. Another, is that the IPad is protected; through, cases, protective screens, staff support, correct placement of IPad on table and so on. This is to prevent damage to the tablet which can occur by pupils throwing the tablet due to challenging behaviour. These are some of the challenges I may encounter.

by Sean Starkie - Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 3:39 PM

 

Like Carina I have used the cause and effect sensory box and the pupils have responded in different ways, it certainly has a soothing effect and is great as a calming link between activities. I am going to look into Cookie doodle and bubble wrap which I hadn't heard of before and also more social stories on the IWB that are relevant to each pupils needs. Dexterity would also be beneficial to my pupils and I will investigate that also.

by Sean Starkie - Sunday, 21 August 2016, 10:44 PM

 

http://www.scoilnet.ie/learning-path/ref/4059/ 

The link above is my learning path and the topic I have chosen is The Zoo. I would use the paths I have created for a cross curricular experience for the children; including rhymes, songs, arts and crafts, language and music. I would download the resources I would need and present them on the tablet for individual work. This would be for the more able pupils. I would also hook the IPad up to the IWB for group work and concentrate on The Zoo theme during the month and where relevant, on a daily basis. I would end the month with a trip to Fota Wildlife Park to let the pupils see the zoo animals there.