ORC Lesson Plan

'Here there everywhere"
This is a second grade math class lesson. Students will be given the opportunity to explore patterns in various types of ways. Children will point of patterns heard in books, look for patterns on snake skin and even create their own patterns while making fruit kabobs.

This activity is designed to meet standards for mathematical practice. (CCSS.Math.Practice.MP8 Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.) Children will interact in the activities listed above by creating and extending patterns then describing the rule used. In all of the activities children will be provided a chance to explore materials then explain their choices.

I would follow the plans idea and include patterns and have patterns included throughout the day. I would introduce the lesson by drawing their attention to a patterned necklace I was wearing. We would then look at pictures of snake skin then draw the patterns we saw. We would then read a story whose words were repetitive and recite the parts together.








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Assistive Technology for students with Vision Impairments

Visual Impairments An article in Kids Health states that, “The American Foundation for the Blind estimates that 10 million people in the United States are visually impaired.” The term visual impairments is used to describe all kinds of vision loss. The loss may be total or partial. Vision can often be restored completely by glasses, contacts or surgery. Vision loss occurs when there is a failure in communication between the brain and optic nerve, which makes vision impossible. Visual impairment could possibly impact the common order of learning in social, motor, language and cognitive developmental areas. Reduced vision often results in a low motivation to explore the surrounding environment. Vision impairments often affect a child’s ability to read as well as write, because it is hard to learn information you can’t easily see. Children may be hesitant to interact and be social because of a need for glasses and other children may make fun of them. Students may be socially immature and less assertive than others. (1) The SmartView Graduate Portable Video Magnifier is a tool that can take a snapshot of images and store them easily for later use. The SmartView is ideally suited for those who need to see things on their desk as well as across the room. This device can help students see things clearly, provide snapshots of images and has ability to magnify handouts and papers on your desk, or bring the blackboard, whiteboard, overhead presentation or speaker from across the room closer. http://www.humanware.com/en-canada/products/low_vision/desktop_portable_magnifiers/_details/id_127/smartview_graduate_video_magnifier.html Intel Reader is another device for the visually impaired. It aids independence for people with visual impairments, blindness, or reading disabilities by providing convenient and flexible access to a variety of printed materials. A picture is taken of the reading material; it is then converted into digital text, and then is read aloud. http://www.enablemart.com/vision/low-vision-assistance/text-to-speech-hardware/intel-reader I believe assistive technology will continue to develop. Most of the devices I saw while researching we large and not easily portable. I think more devices will become easily accessible for transportation. I also think combining both of the devices I discussed would be helpful. A student can enlarge a file but also have it read aloud to them if need be. Citation: 1) http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/visual_impairment.html# 2) http://www.humanware.com/en-canada/products/low_vision/desktop_portable_magnifiers/_details/id_127/smartview_graduate_video_magnifier.html 3) http://www.enablemart.com/vision/low-vision-assistance/text-to-speech-hardware/intel-reader

My xtranormal video

I choose this scenario because it was the most realistic to being a realistic teacher. A student may arrive early because of their parents work schedule. Some students may be shy so I choose to break the ice by asking the student about herself.

Pipl Search

I was extremely disturbed with the results of my pipl search. My name was the first name on the results list. 42 other Tomeka McCoy’s were found. 21 provided contact information. I was found on 13 pages, 2 locations and 5 possible relatives. I feel the information compromised my safety. It provides my street address and home phone number. I realized some information was public, but I didn't realize ordinary people could easily access my personal information online. When viewing the pipl search it was more disturbing someone could pay 95 cents to receive your background information. Another website offered a street view of my home and provided the name of the road, but didn't provide the street address. On the last site I visited a virtual record on me could be obtained for free, on a seven day trail. Yes my online presence is much larger than I thought it was. I realize the way I spell my name is unique but I thought I was more protected than I actually am. My biggest problem is how is it possible to put a price on someone personal information without their knowledge of it?

Ohio DL Schools

If I had to choose an online school for my child to attend based on the website, I’d choose Connections Academy. The website was very user friendly and easy to follow. Tabs were across the top helping users navigate the site; our program, curriculum, technology, proven results, information session and news. The curriculum is broken down into elementary, middle school and high school. Gifted and honors classes are available at this location and weren’t listed on the pages of any other locations. I also choose Connections Academy because of the sample lessons they provided very thorough instructions for parent. The sample plans includes the list of materials that will be needed, warm-up activities, the skills that will be developed, and a list of questions to guide learning and critical thinking. It also tells you what is expected of a parent upfront. Connections Academy offers resources for their students. Print textbooks, lesson plans and workbooks are some of the materials available. Virtual Community Schools of Ohio was my least the website. I feel the school wasn’t truly invested into their students due to the lack of information provided about the school and its programs. The page doesn’t offer any information about the curriculum and that is extremely important to me as a future teacher.

picmonkey.com

I really enjoyed using picmonkey.com. The site is simple to use and has lots of options to choose from. I was surprised to the see all of the themes options. Picmonkey.com has themes ranging from romance to zombies to nature. I love editing pictures and hadn’t heard of the site, I plan to keep using it.

Teaching Presentation/powerpoint

This presentation would be shared with parents of my future children. It would be used to introduce myself as their child's teacher. I enjoy working with young children, but would prefer an elementary school setting. First grade would be ideal, but I would take a position for kindergarten through third grade.

THE ONLINE DISTINHIBITION EFFECT

Creating the drawing was easy over all once we figured out how the program worked. One thing that was difficult was choosing a way to explain the topic, but once we figured out the correct definition we quickly begin adding the appropriate drawings and captain. I was very pleased with the end result, it looks well put together; although we only spent 20 minutes on it.

Typing Result Test

Words Per Minute Test Your Typing Speed is 15 Words Per Minute. You typed 3 incorrect words. Your gross typing speed is 18 words per minute. Your accuracy is 83%.