Dannika and Sarah – Wix
- The categories are much like WordPress
- It can be used if a student misses a lesson.
- Provides an easily accessible video tutorial.
- Can edit/access posts back and add other videos as a learning page to provide resources for students.
- Having assignments posted, gives students step by step for planning, a rubric, expectations and a submission date.
- All the info is accessible all the time.
Josie, Kenna, Lauren – Seesaw
- Purpose: Enhances student engagement and learning, Accessible from any device, connects students, parents, teachers and admin.
- Features: User friendly, families can use it at home, promotes diversity and creativity, can get real time feedback on work.
- Can contact families
- Benefits: Independence, communication
- Set boundaries, “office hours” where you can reply to parents/students.
- Feedback from peer to peer, positive learning environment and improving teamwork.
- Provides many different languages, will convert English to over 100 languages.
- Relationship building between families, students, and teachers.
- Cons: Not everyone will have a device to check in and communicate.
Ryan, Jenna, Carolyn, Ryley – Mental Health and Technology Apps
- Activity, sleep, nutrition, talking to others/reaching out are all positively impacting mental health
- students are 4x more likely to experience struggles
- impacts academics, well-being, and development
- mental health is often linked to physical health
In the classroom:
- Meditation, yoga, movement breaks, practice gratitude
Calm App:
- Breathing exercises
- Mindfulness reminders
- Sleep Stories
- Progress Tracking
- Themes
- Music
Carolyn – Finch App:
- Monitors models, journaling, and reflections
- Customized able for name, clothing, and living environment
- Can add friends and see each others character – Interactions
Jenna – Headspace App:
- Guided Meditation
- Breathing techniques
- Improve focus
- Better sleep
- Improves regulation
- Teachers can access this for free!
Ryan – GoNoodle App
- Geared for children
- Physical brain breaks
- attention span
- mentally reset/regulate
- Free for teachers
- Green-lighted by SD5
Ryley – Social Robots – Moxie
- Uses AI censored by Embodied Inc’s KidFilter
- Communication, companionship
- Social emotional skill development
- Emotional regulation
- Improves mood/self esteem
- Promotes healthy peer relationship and acceptance
- Facilitate class discussion
- Affirmations
- Dance parties
Barbra, Mya, Savanna, Graham – Inclusive Technology in the Classroom
Barb – Assistive technology – A range of tools devices and strategies that allow a student to accomplish a task they would otherwise not be able to achieve
Screen Readers
- Translates a computer screen auditorily
- Jaws
- NVDA
- VoiceOver
- Talkback
Electronic Devices
- Magnifiers
- Braille devices
Savanna – AAC Devices/Apps
- Augmented Alternative Communication
- Single meaning picture
- Alphabet based systems
- Semantic compaction
Apps:
- LetMeTalk
- AVAZ
Graham – Tech for Deaf Students
- Not all deaf people read lips or use sign language
Systems:
- HL – Hearing loop system. Amplifier sends current through embedded sensors on the floors. Magnetic field turns vibration into sound
- Pros: inconspicuous, fitted to any size of space
- Cons: Not portable, tough to install, cost
- FM – Audio source – microphone, sound is turned into fm.
- Pros: Portable, compatible with all hearing aids, in charge of own tech, no installation required
- Cons: Recharged
Mya – Technology for Bilingual Students
- Common sense education – website
Basic Translators:
- Google translate
- iVoice
- Duolingo
- Babbel
Gamification:
- Minecraft Adventures in English by Cambridge
- Build your own Dictionary