Final Post!

WoW! What a great couple of weeks this has been!

I have been very impressed with all of the material we have looked at in relation to assistive technology. My opinions and thoughts have certainly changed over the past two weeks. I was amazed to learn about how difficult and how many processes actually go into reading and writing. It gives me a new appreciation for the task and I believe will help me be more patient and understanding with students who are struggling. It has been great to see so many different applications that are available to assist students in this area of student. As a consultant for the board, I often hear from teachers who have students struggling in these areas and are looking for ideas to help. I now feel that I can at least point them in a few directions that I was unable to do in the past. I by no means feel I am an expert in the field but am now more comfortable addressing the issue and working with teachers to find solutions.

Teaching is a difficult task and must be approached in a variety of different ways. The use of assistive technology helps teachers differentiate their teacher and provide students with the means to achieve their goals. Assistive technology helps students reach a level playing field and provides them with the independence they need to thrive and succeed in school.

I am very glad that I decided to take this course as an end to my masters. I felt that many of the courses I have taken have had central themes that overlap and began to become redundant. This course provided me with information, methods, and ideas that are new to me and useful in my career. Finishing with this course reminded me of why I enrolled in a masters degree in the first place, to help the students.

Thank you Barb for this wonderful experience!