1. Evaluates or plans school programs, teaching-learning strategies, curriculum, and student assessment strategies that support the physical, social, emotion, moral, and intellectual development of their students within cultural and social contexts. (TEP Standards 2, 3, 10; NBPTS Propositions 1, 2, 3)
Link: Analyzing Learners (Post Date: 9/8/10, 3 posts)
3. Reflects and responds to current educational research on effective school practices and thinks systematically about one’s own teaching in order to make decisions that demonstrate a commitment to optimizing learning for all students. (TEP Standard 9; NBPTS Proposition 4)
Link: Artwork Created From Research (Post Date: 12/1/10), IntelliKeys (Post Date: 11/14/10)
5. Evaluates and plans curriculum and a variety of teaching-learning strategies that apply current national and state standards in one’s discipline. (TEP Standard 1; NBPTS Proposition 2)
Link: Analyzing Learners (Post Date: 9/8/10, 3 posts), Examples of Student Use of Technology (Post Date: 10/9/10)
6. Identifies, plans and evaluates instructional strategies, resources, curriculum, and programs that emphasize the use of a myriad of technologies to support learning, assess student learning, and enhance one’s own professional growth. (TEP Standard 6; NBPTS Proposition 3; ISTE Standards B, C)
Link: Examples of Student Use of Technology (Post Date: 10/9/10)
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Artwork Created From Research
Sunday, November 14, 2010
IntelliKeys
I have copied and pasted a list of resources available on the internet explaining IntelliKeys. I hope to use this technology in my classroom within the next week.
Michael Hewett
Resource File: IntelliKeys
I. Purpose of IntelliKeys
IntelliKeys is an alternative keyboard which is used primarily by students with physical, cognitive, or visual disabiltities. IntelliKeys may also be used by ESL students and students who may not have disabilities but may benefit from its use in the classroom. IntelliKeys is an enlarged keyboard, with the keys spaced out and varying in size and color. It is rectangle-shaped and is light in weight and easy to transport. The appearance and functionality of the keyboard are flexible. Overlays, which are the keys on the keyboard, are printed on paper and may be customized and interchanged by the teacher. Thus, IntelliKeys is flexible to the learning needs of individual students. Furthermore, IntelliKeys may be used to navigate the internet, as a communication device for nonverbal students, as a teaching tool for any type of curriculum, and as an assessment tool. The downside to IntelliKeys is that it is expensive to purchase.
II. IntelliKeys and my Classroom
I teach students who are low-functioning with dual disabilities in a small group environment. There are currently three students in my classroom, and one of them is unable to manipulate a standard keyboard. He has a wide range motion but does not have the coordination and cognitive abilities to independently press the correct keys. I have met with my lead teacher about his situation, and we are currently in the process of ordering him an IntelliKeys as an alternative keyboard in the classroom. We believe that the overlays of an IntelliKeys will support him in navigating the internet and accessing computer software.
This student primarily uses an AlphaSmart to type, and when he uses a computer, he requires modeling and verbal and physical prompts. Computer use is necessary in my class. It is a life skill that I am required to teach, and instruction of the core curriculum is enhanced by computer use. Additionally, many of the other two students' leisure activities include internet use, and the struggling student has expressed repeated interest in exploring the internet as a leisure activity. My hope is that once he begins using IntelliKeys, his learning will be enhanced and his classroom experience will be more enjoyable.
The following is a list of resources found on the internet which highlight the purpose and advantages of using IntelliKeys. The information supports my theory that IntelliKeys will enrich the learning of my student. The resources also indicate that he could possibly use IntelliKeys as a communication tool. He is nonverbal and often communicates by pointing at pictures. The resources are divided into websites, peer-reviewed articles, and videos. A brief description of each resource accompanies its title.
III. Websites Describing IntelliKeys
1. Better Living Through Technology: IntelliKeys
http://www.bltt.org/hardware/intellikeys.htm
This website provides an extensive description of the overlays which are used with IntelliKeys. The overlays are images of keyboards which are printed on sheets of paper and may be interchanged on the face of the IntelliKeys. The overlays are created using Overlay Maker, and the design of the overlays are intended to meet the needs of individual students.
2. IntelliKeys
http://www.rjcooper.com/intellikeys/index.html
RJ Cooper & Associates, a provider of hardware and software for children with disabilities, explains that IntelliKeys is compatible with Spell-a-Word and Point-to-Pictures. Spell-a-Word, when used with IntelliKeys, allows student to use a keyboard to practice reading, spelling, and letter recognition. Point-to-Pictures, when used with IntelliKeys, allows nonverbal students to use a keyboard to communicate by pointing at images.
3. IntelliKeys: Effective, Powerful, and Affordable
http://www.paec.org/david/ese/catelogs/intelli/intelkys.pdf
The information in this website is presented through PowerPoint and provides a list, including price, of parts which enhance the use of IntelliKeys. Overlay Maker is included on this list. Also, keyguards, which are essentially the protective coverings of overlays, are listed in detail. Keyguards cost $50 each and are varied to meet the individual needs of the students.
4. Intellikeys Keyboard
http://www.infogrip.com/product_view.asp?RecordNumber=886
A brief history of IntelliKeys is provided on this website. It was created by Intellitools in the early 1990s and is now one of the leading alternate keyboard devices in the world. What makes IntelliKeys unique is that its overlays allow flexibility in meeting the learning needs of students. Options for purchasing IntelliKeys are included on this website. Prices for IntelliKeys range from $395 to $510.
5. IntelliKeys Keyboard by Intellitools
http://www.nanopac.com/IntelliKeys.htm
NanoPac, Inc. claims that IntelliKeys is an ideal solution for students who have difficulty using a standard keyboard. The keys on an IntelliKeys keyboard are large and well-spaced. The color of the keys vary to enable users to easily identify each key on an overlay.
6. IntelliKeys Tutorial
http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/Tutorials/intellikeys/index.php
Included in this website is a brief description of the physical appearance of IntelliKeys and its major components. Also included is a tutorial which explains how to install IntelliKeys and how to use it in a classroom setting. Finally, a link is included which directs the reader to other websites which have IntelliKeys tutorials.
7. Intellitools: IntelliKeys
http://www.intellitools.com/ProgramPage.aspx?parentId=074003405&functionID=009000008&site=itc
Intellitools, the creator of IntelliKeys, claims that IntelliKeys allows anyone with cognitive, physical, or visual disabilities to access a computer using a keyboard. It also claims that IntelliKeys is the most flexible alternative keyboard available and may be individualized for ESL students. IntelliKeys is not, however, compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.
8. Synapse Adaptive: Access and Productivity Tools
http://www.synapseadaptive.com/intellitools/IntelliKeys.html
This website is the homepage for Intellikeys. The product is described as an effective and affordable alternate keyboard for children with physical, cognitive, or visual disabilities. It works with Macintosh and Windows computers and may be ordered online through the website.
IV. Peer-Reviewed Articles Describing IntelliKeys
1. Besden, C. (2007). Design and implementation of an orientation and mobility program for a young woman with multiple disabilities. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 101(10), 625-627. Retrieved from www.ebscohost.com
This article describes a case study of a student who is learning through a transition program based on teaching life skills and making choices. The student has visual disabilities and cognitive delays, but IntelliKeys allows her to write on the computer. She enjoys writing, and she chose to write a summary as an assessment about a class trip.
2. Clayton, J., Brudge, M., Denham, A., Kleinert, H. L., & Kearns, J. (2006). A four-step processfor accessing the general classroom for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Teaching Exceptional Children, 38(5), 20-27. Retrieved from www.ebscohost.com
This article provides a four step process for linking IntelliKeys to standards and using it to teach curriculum. The process begins with identifying the standard, then moves to defining the outcomes of learning and developing appropriate instructional activities, and ends with connecting the standard to specific IEP objectives. The student used as a case study in this article was nonverbal and was able to learn about folktales by using a customized overlay.
3. Wepner, S. B., & Bowes, K. A. (2004). Issues in technology: Using assistive technology for literacy development. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 20(2), 219-223. doi: 10.1080/10573560490272694
The authors of this article describe in detail the assistive technologies which are available for literacy development. One of these technologies is IntelliKeys. Along with briefly describing the basic functions of IntelliKeys, the authors explain how round buttons called switches may be attached to IntelliKeys to provide students a simpler alternative for accessing and navigating the internet and learning software.
V. Videos Describing IntelliKeys
1. Adult With Cerebral Palsy Using IntelliKeys USB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiJR5rHsO58
A Thirty year old man with a Doctorate degree uses IntelliKeys to assist him in his independent living. He has created a support group for people with disabilities, and he spends most of his day using IntelliKeys to type information for them. He claims that since he began using IntelliKeys, his ability to type has increased greatly.
2. How to Make Custom Overlays for IntelliKeys USB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-D-g7J-XJA
Overlays are easy to create and may include text, pictures, automated voices, and music. They are created using computer software and are printed on legal paper in a typical computer printer. Before placing an overlay on the face of an IntelliKey, an inch of the legal paper must be cut from it to fit.
3. IntelliKeys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cX9OFJN5q4
Not only is IntelliKeys used as an alternative keyboard, but it is also may be used as a mouse and calculator. Furthermore, the overlay may be changed to provide an alphabet oriented keyboard. Last, its use is not limited to ESL students and students with disabilities. It may be used by any student who may need additional learning support.
4. Keyboards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OfcrvbUlgc
IntelliKeys are most helpful for students who have a wide range of motion but have trouble pressing the correct keys. One of the six standard overlays which come with the purchase of an Intellikeys is designed to increase internet access. Keys on this overlay include combinations of letters which are commonly typed on the internet, such as “www.” and “.com.”
5. Using an Adapted Keyboard to Access the Web
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkWfGNfNd_Y
The man in this video demonstrates how to access the web using IntelliKeys. Arrows may be placed on an overlay to signify the direction a mouse may be moved, and these arrows allow the user to scroll through web pages with relative ease. Also, additional assistive technologies such as a large mouse with its ball facing up may be used in conjunction with IntelliKeys.
6. Young Student Using IntelliKeys USB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9hdMJmAZ5Q&feature=related
This video shows a student with Cerebral Palsy using IntelliKeys to surf the internet for information on Hannah Montana. Her teacher created an overlay specifically for using search engines on the internet. Once the information was found, the student was able to use the same overlay to write a brief letter to Hannah Montana.
Michael Hewett
Resource File: IntelliKeys
I. Purpose of IntelliKeys
IntelliKeys is an alternative keyboard which is used primarily by students with physical, cognitive, or visual disabiltities. IntelliKeys may also be used by ESL students and students who may not have disabilities but may benefit from its use in the classroom. IntelliKeys is an enlarged keyboard, with the keys spaced out and varying in size and color. It is rectangle-shaped and is light in weight and easy to transport. The appearance and functionality of the keyboard are flexible. Overlays, which are the keys on the keyboard, are printed on paper and may be customized and interchanged by the teacher. Thus, IntelliKeys is flexible to the learning needs of individual students. Furthermore, IntelliKeys may be used to navigate the internet, as a communication device for nonverbal students, as a teaching tool for any type of curriculum, and as an assessment tool. The downside to IntelliKeys is that it is expensive to purchase.
II. IntelliKeys and my Classroom
I teach students who are low-functioning with dual disabilities in a small group environment. There are currently three students in my classroom, and one of them is unable to manipulate a standard keyboard. He has a wide range motion but does not have the coordination and cognitive abilities to independently press the correct keys. I have met with my lead teacher about his situation, and we are currently in the process of ordering him an IntelliKeys as an alternative keyboard in the classroom. We believe that the overlays of an IntelliKeys will support him in navigating the internet and accessing computer software.
This student primarily uses an AlphaSmart to type, and when he uses a computer, he requires modeling and verbal and physical prompts. Computer use is necessary in my class. It is a life skill that I am required to teach, and instruction of the core curriculum is enhanced by computer use. Additionally, many of the other two students' leisure activities include internet use, and the struggling student has expressed repeated interest in exploring the internet as a leisure activity. My hope is that once he begins using IntelliKeys, his learning will be enhanced and his classroom experience will be more enjoyable.
The following is a list of resources found on the internet which highlight the purpose and advantages of using IntelliKeys. The information supports my theory that IntelliKeys will enrich the learning of my student. The resources also indicate that he could possibly use IntelliKeys as a communication tool. He is nonverbal and often communicates by pointing at pictures. The resources are divided into websites, peer-reviewed articles, and videos. A brief description of each resource accompanies its title.
III. Websites Describing IntelliKeys
1. Better Living Through Technology: IntelliKeys
http://www.bltt.org/hardware/intellikeys.htm
This website provides an extensive description of the overlays which are used with IntelliKeys. The overlays are images of keyboards which are printed on sheets of paper and may be interchanged on the face of the IntelliKeys. The overlays are created using Overlay Maker, and the design of the overlays are intended to meet the needs of individual students.
2. IntelliKeys
http://www.rjcooper.com/intellikeys/index.html
RJ Cooper & Associates, a provider of hardware and software for children with disabilities, explains that IntelliKeys is compatible with Spell-a-Word and Point-to-Pictures. Spell-a-Word, when used with IntelliKeys, allows student to use a keyboard to practice reading, spelling, and letter recognition. Point-to-Pictures, when used with IntelliKeys, allows nonverbal students to use a keyboard to communicate by pointing at images.
3. IntelliKeys: Effective, Powerful, and Affordable
http://www.paec.org/david/ese/catelogs/intelli/intelkys.pdf
The information in this website is presented through PowerPoint and provides a list, including price, of parts which enhance the use of IntelliKeys. Overlay Maker is included on this list. Also, keyguards, which are essentially the protective coverings of overlays, are listed in detail. Keyguards cost $50 each and are varied to meet the individual needs of the students.
4. Intellikeys Keyboard
http://www.infogrip.com/product_view.asp?RecordNumber=886
A brief history of IntelliKeys is provided on this website. It was created by Intellitools in the early 1990s and is now one of the leading alternate keyboard devices in the world. What makes IntelliKeys unique is that its overlays allow flexibility in meeting the learning needs of students. Options for purchasing IntelliKeys are included on this website. Prices for IntelliKeys range from $395 to $510.
5. IntelliKeys Keyboard by Intellitools
http://www.nanopac.com/IntelliKeys.htm
NanoPac, Inc. claims that IntelliKeys is an ideal solution for students who have difficulty using a standard keyboard. The keys on an IntelliKeys keyboard are large and well-spaced. The color of the keys vary to enable users to easily identify each key on an overlay.
6. IntelliKeys Tutorial
http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/Tutorials/intellikeys/index.php
Included in this website is a brief description of the physical appearance of IntelliKeys and its major components. Also included is a tutorial which explains how to install IntelliKeys and how to use it in a classroom setting. Finally, a link is included which directs the reader to other websites which have IntelliKeys tutorials.
7. Intellitools: IntelliKeys
http://www.intellitools.com/ProgramPage.aspx?parentId=074003405&functionID=009000008&site=itc
Intellitools, the creator of IntelliKeys, claims that IntelliKeys allows anyone with cognitive, physical, or visual disabilities to access a computer using a keyboard. It also claims that IntelliKeys is the most flexible alternative keyboard available and may be individualized for ESL students. IntelliKeys is not, however, compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.
8. Synapse Adaptive: Access and Productivity Tools
http://www.synapseadaptive.com/intellitools/IntelliKeys.html
This website is the homepage for Intellikeys. The product is described as an effective and affordable alternate keyboard for children with physical, cognitive, or visual disabilities. It works with Macintosh and Windows computers and may be ordered online through the website.
IV. Peer-Reviewed Articles Describing IntelliKeys
1. Besden, C. (2007). Design and implementation of an orientation and mobility program for a young woman with multiple disabilities. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 101(10), 625-627. Retrieved from www.ebscohost.com
This article describes a case study of a student who is learning through a transition program based on teaching life skills and making choices. The student has visual disabilities and cognitive delays, but IntelliKeys allows her to write on the computer. She enjoys writing, and she chose to write a summary as an assessment about a class trip.
2. Clayton, J., Brudge, M., Denham, A., Kleinert, H. L., & Kearns, J. (2006). A four-step processfor accessing the general classroom for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Teaching Exceptional Children, 38(5), 20-27. Retrieved from www.ebscohost.com
This article provides a four step process for linking IntelliKeys to standards and using it to teach curriculum. The process begins with identifying the standard, then moves to defining the outcomes of learning and developing appropriate instructional activities, and ends with connecting the standard to specific IEP objectives. The student used as a case study in this article was nonverbal and was able to learn about folktales by using a customized overlay.
3. Wepner, S. B., & Bowes, K. A. (2004). Issues in technology: Using assistive technology for literacy development. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 20(2), 219-223. doi: 10.1080/10573560490272694
The authors of this article describe in detail the assistive technologies which are available for literacy development. One of these technologies is IntelliKeys. Along with briefly describing the basic functions of IntelliKeys, the authors explain how round buttons called switches may be attached to IntelliKeys to provide students a simpler alternative for accessing and navigating the internet and learning software.
V. Videos Describing IntelliKeys
1. Adult With Cerebral Palsy Using IntelliKeys USB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiJR5rHsO58
A Thirty year old man with a Doctorate degree uses IntelliKeys to assist him in his independent living. He has created a support group for people with disabilities, and he spends most of his day using IntelliKeys to type information for them. He claims that since he began using IntelliKeys, his ability to type has increased greatly.
2. How to Make Custom Overlays for IntelliKeys USB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-D-g7J-XJA
Overlays are easy to create and may include text, pictures, automated voices, and music. They are created using computer software and are printed on legal paper in a typical computer printer. Before placing an overlay on the face of an IntelliKey, an inch of the legal paper must be cut from it to fit.
3. IntelliKeys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cX9OFJN5q4
Not only is IntelliKeys used as an alternative keyboard, but it is also may be used as a mouse and calculator. Furthermore, the overlay may be changed to provide an alphabet oriented keyboard. Last, its use is not limited to ESL students and students with disabilities. It may be used by any student who may need additional learning support.
4. Keyboards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OfcrvbUlgc
IntelliKeys are most helpful for students who have a wide range of motion but have trouble pressing the correct keys. One of the six standard overlays which come with the purchase of an Intellikeys is designed to increase internet access. Keys on this overlay include combinations of letters which are commonly typed on the internet, such as “www.” and “.com.”
5. Using an Adapted Keyboard to Access the Web
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkWfGNfNd_Y
The man in this video demonstrates how to access the web using IntelliKeys. Arrows may be placed on an overlay to signify the direction a mouse may be moved, and these arrows allow the user to scroll through web pages with relative ease. Also, additional assistive technologies such as a large mouse with its ball facing up may be used in conjunction with IntelliKeys.
6. Young Student Using IntelliKeys USB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9hdMJmAZ5Q&feature=related
This video shows a student with Cerebral Palsy using IntelliKeys to surf the internet for information on Hannah Montana. Her teacher created an overlay specifically for using search engines on the internet. Once the information was found, the student was able to use the same overlay to write a brief letter to Hannah Montana.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Examples of Student Use of Technology Tools
Below are links which demonstrate student use of technology. It was surprisingly difficult to find examples through Google of students using technology. Each link below is relevant to my classroom. I teach students with Autism in a small group environment at the high school level. I have three students who I teach for the entire day. I am responsible for teaching them all of the core subjects along with Art, Music, P.E., and communication and social skills. The commonality of the links below is that they involve high school students, but their content reflects the broad range of subjects I must teach my students.
http://www.schooltube.com/
This link shows videos made by students from the elementary to high school level. The content of these videos range from a high school's student news show to a cooking show performed by students in a Science class. The overall purpose of this site is to promote technology in learning and to support a safe environment where students may exchange knowledge. After watching a few of the videos, it is clear that these students mastered their curriculum in creative ways while also becoming familiar with technology.
http://dumais.us/newtown/blog/?cat=131
This link is a blog which archives student work from Newtown High School. Uses of technology include a safety video which was created by students in a Science class and a student news cast. These archives demonstrate that students are able to apply what they have learned in their classes to valuable work skills such as creativity and speaking in front of an audience. They also demonstrate that students at this high school are learning through technology.
http://www.omahamarian.org/netpaper/
This link is the homepage to a high school student newspaper which is posted online. The pages are posted in PDF format, and students are currently expanding the site to include a blog and photo essays. The website demonstrates that the student writers are improving their reading and writing skills and learning also how to be creative by using technology.
http://www.schooltube.com/
This link shows videos made by students from the elementary to high school level. The content of these videos range from a high school's student news show to a cooking show performed by students in a Science class. The overall purpose of this site is to promote technology in learning and to support a safe environment where students may exchange knowledge. After watching a few of the videos, it is clear that these students mastered their curriculum in creative ways while also becoming familiar with technology.
http://dumais.us/newtown/blog/?cat=131
This link is a blog which archives student work from Newtown High School. Uses of technology include a safety video which was created by students in a Science class and a student news cast. These archives demonstrate that students are able to apply what they have learned in their classes to valuable work skills such as creativity and speaking in front of an audience. They also demonstrate that students at this high school are learning through technology.
http://www.omahamarian.org/netpaper/
This link is the homepage to a high school student newspaper which is posted online. The pages are posted in PDF format, and students are currently expanding the site to include a blog and photo essays. The website demonstrates that the student writers are improving their reading and writing skills and learning also how to be creative by using technology.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Analyzing Learners: Time-line
A coworker of mine has her students complete time-lines about their lives in order to analyze their interests and past experiences. Below are the directions for the time-line assignment.
1) Pass out colored pencils and a sheet of white paper to each student.
2) Each student draws a straight line from of the top of their papers to the bottom. This line later becomes the framework of the time-line.
3) Each student identifies eight meaningful moments which occurred in their lives, and they write titles for each of the moments along their time-lines.
4) Each student draws images along the time-line which describe each of their titles.
5) When all students have completed their time-lines, they are asked to voluntarily share with the class some of the content of their time-lines. Students should realize they are different and similar in many ways.
The time-line is a simple activity which provides great insight on the students' characteristics. I was thoroughly impressed when I viewed a few of the students' time-lines.
1) Pass out colored pencils and a sheet of white paper to each student.
2) Each student draws a straight line from of the top of their papers to the bottom. This line later becomes the framework of the time-line.
3) Each student identifies eight meaningful moments which occurred in their lives, and they write titles for each of the moments along their time-lines.
4) Each student draws images along the time-line which describe each of their titles.
5) When all students have completed their time-lines, they are asked to voluntarily share with the class some of the content of their time-lines. Students should realize they are different and similar in many ways.
The time-line is a simple activity which provides great insight on the students' characteristics. I was thoroughly impressed when I viewed a few of the students' time-lines.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Analyzing Learners: Helpful Links
Below are a few links which are helpful when analyzing learners. They all use the same basic format. Students answer a series of questions about themselves, they then click next or finished, and the website automatically calculates and analyzes their responses.
http://www.ldpride.net/learning-style-test.html
http://www.psuonline.pdx.edu/learnstyle/page1.php
http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html
http://www.longleaf.net/learningstyle.html
I would like to know if other teachers believe these types of websites are helpful when analyzing learners. The websites are convenient to use, but they can be impersonal and too comprehensive for most grade levels. Also, it is questionable whether they are reliable or not. What do you think?
http://www.ldpride.net/learning-style-test.html
http://www.psuonline.pdx.edu/learnstyle/page1.php
http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html
http://www.longleaf.net/learningstyle.html
I would like to know if other teachers believe these types of websites are helpful when analyzing learners. The websites are convenient to use, but they can be impersonal and too comprehensive for most grade levels. Also, it is questionable whether they are reliable or not. What do you think?
Analyzing Learners: Low Functioning Non-Verbal Students
I teach students with Autism, and all of them are non-verbal and lower functioning. To become familiar with their likes, interests, and learning styles, I had them create a collage of their likes and interests using images cut from newspapers and magazines. Even though they are struggling readers and writers, They were able to complete the assignment, and I was able to learn about what may motivate them and their preferred methods of learning.
Do any of you have strategies for analyzing lower functioning learners?
Do any of you have strategies for analyzing lower functioning learners?
Analyzing learners
My wife used this survey to become familiar with her students.
Hello! We will ease into math on Monday, but for now I would like to know about you! Please fill out these questions and turn them in on Monday.
What I like to do most at home:
My favorite hobbies:
If I had one wish, it would be…
One thing that I am really good at is…
I do my best thinking when…
This is what one of my teachers did last year that I liked the most:
This is what one of my teachers did last year that I liked the least:
My All-Time Favorites:
candy:
movie:
song:
Pro Sports Team:
Board game
TV Show
Something else that I want you to know about me is…
Great! Now a few questions about MATH!
If you needed help in math, how would you prefer getting help?
Math is…
What is your greatest strength in math?
What do you struggle with most in math?
Thank you for this valuable information. I look forward to Monday; come ready to learn!
Hello! We will ease into math on Monday, but for now I would like to know about you! Please fill out these questions and turn them in on Monday.
What I like to do most at home:
My favorite hobbies:
If I had one wish, it would be…
One thing that I am really good at is…
I do my best thinking when…
This is what one of my teachers did last year that I liked the most:
This is what one of my teachers did last year that I liked the least:
My All-Time Favorites:
candy:
movie:
song:
Pro Sports Team:
Board game
TV Show
Something else that I want you to know about me is…
Great! Now a few questions about MATH!
If you needed help in math, how would you prefer getting help?
Math is…
What is your greatest strength in math?
What do you struggle with most in math?
Thank you for this valuable information. I look forward to Monday; come ready to learn!
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