I am one of those "old school"
teachers that struggle a bit with this new way of thinking. What is wrong with
rostrum teaching, discipline and proper books? I came to the conclusion.. Nothing!
If you combine it with practical tasks and now a Days one of my favourite...
The IPad! I work in Groups where some of the pupils got special
needs. It can be everything from autism to a worried soul. The IPad
helps both me and my pupils to reach our goals. Many students got a good
Visual Learning but have trouble with the audio channel. With the right
app the students get both audio and Visual Learning. I've noticed that
all my students have stepped up their game since we got the I pads Also we got
apps that helps the Children to pattern letters in early age for a better
hand Writing.
The best thing is that you can use it in all
subjects with the same good results and that it is easier to motivate the
students.
Usually I get the apps from "skolappar.nu".
That is a very good site! Try it!
Its good that you have found a way to work with children with special needs. The app that you mention that help children get a better handwriting, whats the name of it?
ReplyDeleteThere are plenty of them! But one that I use is called "ABC-trace". You can get this one at Itunes store and the price is 15 Sek.
ReplyDeleteI am a struggler as well. I do not feel comfortable with computers or any other technology because i do not reaaly have the interest. But I do really realise that it helps lots of children and especially the ones who is having trouble to concentrate or difficulties forming letters. So I keep learning step by step.
ReplyDeleteThanks Camilla, I will check it out!
ReplyDeleteI love working with ipads, especially in English. I have found many great apps that helps the pupils in learning. I have noticed that they learn a lot of words in a fun way. There are also many apps that can train them i speaking English.
ReplyDeleteSara