Please (1) choose a multimedia tool, and describe (2) the student (grade, disability, etc.), (3) the subject area and specific skill(s) that you would teach, & (4) how the multimedia tool(s) that you chose can "specifically"help the student who has previously struggled without the multimedia tool(s).
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Multimedia Tool: imovie
ReplyDeleteStudents: Kindergarten students are the age 4 to 6 and some have disabilities some do not.
Subject: Math
Specific Skill: Counting to five
How it will help: I could use imovie to make slides that had written words on it such as the key words that the students need to know. I could also use it to use pictures and have the students count them. I could also film my voice and hands showing the students how to count the small objects on the screen. This would be helpful for days that i could not be there, they could still learn the content that i need them to learn by imovie. This will help a student who has struggled without this tool because it will give them a visual so they are able to see what i mean when i say the number they will actually be able to see it.
This is also a good way to model your content just as your scenario suggests. By showing the objects and saying the numbers aloud as you count them, students are able to see you model how counting is done so they can later practice this skill when they are independently working.
DeleteMultimedia Tool: QuickTime Player
ReplyDeleteStudents: 3rd grade students who have difficulties hearing or seeing
Subject: Language Arts
Specific Skill: Taking notes
How it will help: When using QuickTime player the user is able to create narrated presentations. If a student with a hearing impairment has difficulty hearing lectures or directions as the teacher is speaking, they could hear the lecture and view the content just as the other students did but use the QuickTime player so your voice as the teacher is more confined and louder. Another way that QuickTime player can be useful is if the student has a visual impairment they can view the content more up close but still receive the auditory aspect of your lesson just as the other students in your classroom did as well.
This is an interesting and interactive way to teach this material. I don't think I would have thought to use QuickTime as an instructional aid, so that is really smart. Also, students would be able to listen to the recording of your voice as many times as it takes for them to understand it, rather than only having one opportunity when the teacher gives the lesson. Children with disabilities (as well as anyone else) will benefit from the ease of use and repetition of instruction by playing QuickTime several times.
DeleteI think the visual, audio, and hands-on instruction would make this very affective and beneficial for the students! We actually use something very similar to quicktime during calendar time in my practicum placement this semester, and it is through the smart board presentation.
DeleteThank you both. I like the calendar idea, it can be used in so many different ways.
DeleteMultimedia Tool: Garage Band
ReplyDeleteStudents: Middle school level students with a reading disability 1-3 grade levels behind their current grade level.
Subject: Language Arts/Writing
Specific Skill: Writing a short story.
How it helps: Students are required to write a short story for their 6th grade Language Arts Class. As a teacher, I would allow them to use Garage Band to record their short story, rather than writing it all out. They could use Garage band to add sound effects, music and visual elements to tell their story. Also, I could record an example of a short story that the children could use Garage Band to listen to. They could record short sentences or paragraphs, and they could arrange them in a way that flows. I think this could also help students with how to write and the stylings of writing. They could record their introduction, body, and conclusion, then they could click and drag these entries in a way that allows them to manipulate them and learn how and why it makes sense to write in a way that flows. Because these students have difficulty with reading comprehension, students will be able to bypass actually writing and make a story with Garage Band so that they still are learning and understanding the content.
I think this is a great way to incorporate a multimedia tool. I would have never have thought to use garage band for creating a short story. I especially like the idea about recording the separate parts (intro, body, conclusion) separately so they can practice putting those in the correct order. I think this would be a great way to adapt a reading lesson for students that have trouble with reading and writing.
DeleteThank you :)
DeleteThis is awesome! I have noticed that students have an easier time verbally telling their story instead of writing their story. It is great that they can listen to their recording to make sure their story makes sense! I like that they can pause their story and rewind whenever they need to as well.
DeleteMultimedia Tool: SMART board
ReplyDeleteStudents: inclusive 1st grade (several students with ADHD)
Subject: Math
Specific Skill: Addition
How it helps: The SMART board allows for all students, especially the students with ADHD be more involved in the math lesson. The board would allows for practice problems to be used as examples and it would allow the lesson to be taught. The "reveal" feature would be especially useful for the students with ADHD because it would allow them to get the key concepts by only viewing parts of the lesson at a time. The SMART board would also be good for providing games and activities for the students to interact directly with the problems. Since the SMART board is interactive and hands-on it keeps all the students engaged and interested in the lesson.
I like the idea of using the "reveal" feature on the whiteboard, I feel like that could be a way to slow them down in a way. The fact that they aren't getting the answer right away and they have to do something extra to get the answer.
DeleteMultimedia tool: Photo Booth
ReplyDeleteStudents: K-5 - MSD
Subject/Skill: Functional skills
The multimedia tool I choose is photo booth. It is an application on Mac computers, where an individual can take pictures and videos with a plethora of different effects and features. This is for students in grades K-5, some of these students are developmentally delayed and some of these students are MSD. However, all of these students are working on functional skills, which is where photo booth comes in. I would use photo booth to make videos of functional skills like buttoning a shirt and brushing teeth. Together, we would watch these videos, and create our own. I would have the student video tape themselves brushing their teeth and buttoning their shirt. I believe this would enhance the efficiency of the instruction and be a much more affective way for them to learn functional skills.
I completely agree with this because a video or picture allows a student to do it at there own pace and not be rushed/pressured to complete the task if taught by a person
DeleteMultimedia Tool: iMovie
ReplyDeleteGrade/Disability: High school MSD room
Subject Area: Life Skills
Skills/reasoning: The skills I will focus on a life skills that the student will need to know in order to live independently. iMovie would be perfect to teach things like putting on a button up jacket, tying shoe laces, and brushing teeth. iMovie is perfect for multi-step skills because the student has the ability to pause until they complete the step themselves or rewind if they mess up. iMovie is also a multimedia technology that is versatile meaning it would be easy to put on an iPad or smart phone so it can be viewed at home.
This is a great idea! Using imovie they will be able to review the task that they need to complete that day! You can also use this for cooking which would also be helpful! This is a great idea!
DeleteMultimedia Tool: Text-to-Speech Tool
ReplyDeleteStudent: Any grade that knows how to spell can use it, students that are non-verbal and have the motor skills to select or type words can use it,
Subject/Skills: It would work for any subject because it would be use sort of like a communication device, the only skills would be grammar or spelling skills and the motor skills to type or select the words.
How it will help: It would help the student to participate in the classroom. It would help them to communicate to everyone around them.
This a great idea for students that are not able to speak but still allows them to have their own voice in order to interact in their own learning. Giving a student a way of communication is essentially to their success.
DeleteMultimedia Tool: iMovie
ReplyDeleteGrade/Disability: Elementary Level Student Receiving an IEP for a Communication Disorder
Subject/Skills: Life Skills- Speaking
How It Will Help: The teacher will record herself saying common phrases and necessary words needed to voice feelings or needs for one self. The student with the communication disorder will watch the video several times and then practice by recording himself speak the phrases. It will serve as modeling and demonstrating the skill. By doing so, improvement on phrases and sentences should occur.
I love this idea! I like that the student gets to practice by themselves. It gives them more independence. It also gives them the opportunity to mess up without feeling embarrassed or incompetent in front of the teacher, not that they should.
DeleteI also love how this gives students more independence.
DeleteMultimedia Tool: iMovie
ReplyDeleteGrade/Disability: 2nd-6th grade students with specific learning disabilities in reading and writing.
Subject/Skills: Language Arts/speaking, comprehension, organizing ideas and thoughts
How it will help: Students required to act out a readers theater or write their own narrative could use iMovie to help express their ideas through ways other than writing it down on paper. These students could use this multimedia tool to create their own story to tell and show to their class. They would still be writing their story, but iMovie as a way to motivate them and show them how writing can be fun would encourage them to participate and actually want to share their work. Allowing them to use multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression for their assignments will also give them more confidence in themselves, which is really important for all students especially those with learning disabilities.
Tool: SMART Board
ReplyDeleteGrade/ Disability: 5th grade students with learning disabilities (ADHD or ADD)
Subject/ Skills: Math, counting money
How it will help: On the SMART Board, there will be one of each dollar bill ($1,$5,$10,$20,$100) The student will be given an amount, lets say $25 dollars. They will need to choose the bills needed to equal $25 dollars. They will be able to duplicate certain bills to make the amount. For example, if the student chose to use all $5, they could duplicate the $5 bill five times. They will drag the bills with the pointer or with their finger (their choice) to the top of the SMART Board. That is where they will show what bills are needed to make the amount given. The students will have to show two ways to make the given amount. This will be beneficial for these students because it will keep them interested. They will be able to use the SMART Board which is fun for kids. They will also be able to choose how they want to make the amount of money ( They can choose which bills they want to use). They also will be able to use the tools on the SMART Board, and they can pretend to be the teacher since they will be standing at the front of the class explaining their work.
Tool: Quick Time Movie Player
ReplyDeleteGrade:1st-3rd grade
Disability: Reading Learning Disability
Subject: Reading Comprehension
You are able to use Quick Time Movie Player in order to create short movies where you have prerecorded a video of you doing the reading assignment out loud so that student can follow along. Since the student has trouble with sound out the words and reading fluently it makes it difficult for them to understand the main concepts about what they are reading about. By providing the student an example of you doing the reading they are able to follow along at their own pace and rewind if them miss something.
Multimedia Tool: iMovie
ReplyDeleteGrade Level: Grade 9-12 MSD students
Subject Skills: Tooth brushing
How it will help: The teacher will record themselves brushing their teeth with appropriate form, toothpaste, and duration. The teacher will walk through each step of the process, so that the students can watch the video and follow step-by-step. If the student's get confused when they are brushing their teeth, they can go back to the movie and re-watch certain steps. By watching the movie multiple times and practicing tooth brushing, the student will hopefully be able to develop fluency in the skill.
I feel like this is similar to my project. Videos are easier to teach students subjects that are hard to explain, such as brushing teeth and doing laundry.
DeleteMultimedia tool: iMovie
ReplyDeleteGrade level: high school special ed classroom
Subject skills: washing, drying and folding laundry
How it will help:I would use iMovie to edit a recorded video of me doing laundry. I would add in subtitles and pause the video after each step to ensure students can keep up with the video. A video anchor will assist my students because they would be able to watch it multiple times as a reference. A video is also a better way to teach how to do laundry because its hard to verbally explain and is easier to show.