https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk Five technology resources in science that can serve and enhance instruction for special education students en-us 2019-07-29 23:08:07 UTC 2019-07-30 01:26:55 UTC hello@padlet.com katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617330 2019-07-29 23:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617330 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617437 2019-07-29 23:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617437 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617455 2019-07-29 23:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617455 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617490 2019-07-29 23:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617490 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617545 2019-07-29 23:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617545 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617651 Padlet is a great student collaboration platform. It allows teachers to create different types of charts that students can then edit by using a public link.

]]> 2019-07-29 23:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617651 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617672 Padlet has different layouts that are similar to graphic organizers. This is a great way to help students that may struggle with seeing patterns in unit topics. Padlet allows unlimited access to all students at the same time, and they can edit to create a living and on-going knowledge organizer.

]]> 2019-07-29 23:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372617672 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372620077 The font can be changed to help visual learners read the text better. ]]> 2019-07-29 23:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372620077 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372620137 Padlet allows students to be active and also allows students to rate and vote on ideas. This type of interaction gives each learner a voice which is important for middle school students.]]> 2019-07-29 23:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372620137 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372620153 Teachers can edit the way that students interact. They can place profanity filters, determine if each post will show the author or be anonymous (great for sensitive topics), determine if students are allowed to comment, or require teacher approval before a post shows in the feed. Knowing when to use these settings will help is resource be effective in the classroom. ]]> 2019-07-29 23:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372620153 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372620172 There are currently no challenges to implement this, or any of the other tools listed in my school. My school has a large amount of technology and laptop resources. ]]> 2019-07-29 23:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372620172 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372623730 An online platform that allows students to conduct additional research on science topics. There are videos, articles, and simulations available. Students can search by standard or by topic.

]]> 2019-07-30 00:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372623730 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372623779 An online game platform that allows students to answer questions in a fun way. This is great to review material and it collects data teachers can use.

]]> 2019-07-30 00:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372623779 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372623810 Phet is an online simulation that allows learners to conduct hands-on science lessons.

]]> 2019-07-30 00:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372623810 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372623831 Natural Reader reads any text out loud and allows students to change the text format.

]]> 2019-07-30 00:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372623831 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372626944 Natural Reader helps students that may struggle with reading. They may be dyslexic, below grade level with reading, or ELL students.]]> 2019-07-30 00:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372626944 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627003 Some students may need assistance, but modifications will not be needed]]> 2019-07-30 00:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627003 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627117 Some middle school students often struggle with understanding difficult text. This can help decrease pressures and anxiety with reading.]]> 2019-07-30 00:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627117 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627140 Teachers can provide this link to the class at the beginning of each lesson. This will help take the stigma of using it away.]]> 2019-07-30 00:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627140 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627246 Students that may struggle with the lesson are able to get additional support outside of the lesson.]]> 2019-07-30 00:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627246 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627271 This a visual and interactive way to review material. Some special needs students may struggle with social interaction, or, they may need assistance from peer classmates. Kahoot as an option to put students in groups to answer questions, or have them participate independently.]]> 2019-07-30 00:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627271 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627442 Some special needs students may require guidance to help find supporting videos and activities. The teacher can provide links after each lesson.]]> 2019-07-30 00:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627442 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627459 Kahoot as an option to put students in groups to answer questions, or have them participate independently.]]> 2019-07-30 00:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627459 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627476 Some Phet activities may be better if they are conducted on an iPad (touch screen) versus a laptop. This helps motor skills for some students when they have to drag and drop certain objects.]]> 2019-07-30 00:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627476 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627513 Discovery education is easy to understand, and really helps to break down difficult science concepts on the middle school level.]]> 2019-07-30 00:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627513 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627532 Yes, students are actively engaged. Middle School students also love to be competitive. This can help to boost confidence in certain students. They can also choose their own name. This way, some students can remain anonymous if they choose. This will allow them to freely participate without fearing reactions from students if they get the answers wrong.]]> 2019-07-30 00:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627532 katrinamcnair https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627561 This tool is engaging and allows students to make real world connections to science concepts.]]> 2019-07-30 00:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/katrinamcnair/kx2o0hqkzhdk/wish/372627561