Using blogs, wikis, and podcasts in the special ed K,1,2 setting may prove to be a bit of a challenge this year! Facing a major shift in the population that I serve, I have a feeling that doing these types of activities will be extremely challenging, if not impossible for my students. It's that I'm being pessimistic; I'm looking at my current reality and the very basic skill set that I am targeting this year. If I can find a way to incorporate these tools, I would love to do it!
Some of the Web 2.0 tools that we investigated in class, such as www.lookybook.com, may be useful for my students. I've found that the visual stimulation provided by using a projector increases their engagement in tasks. While my students may not actively be engaging in contributing to Web 2.0 activities, I utilize them on a regular basis and am always looking for new tricks! Embedding videos into blogs would be a potential way for me to organize activities and allow for parents to access the videos at home for reinforcement as well.
As I get a better handle on the needs of my students, I'm sure I'll have additional ideas as to how these tools can be included. Only time will tell!
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Just an idea that came to mind when I was reading your blog. I have a nephew who has autism and can not talk. He is entering K5 this year. I think a video podcast of something that they do in the classroom would be neat to see. He brings home various projects (we know the teacher does most of it). Sometimes though it would be nice to see what he really does participate in. As an aunt and I know the grandparents would truely enjoy seeing him engaged in the classroom. Just a passing thought I had. Good luck with your new group of very special kids.
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