Taking this course has truly opened my eyes to the possibilities for providing students more access to literacy through the use of low, medium and high tech assistive technologies. What I have learned will make me question my practices as a resource teacher because I now know about so many tools, apps, strategies and software programs that I did not know about previously. I have learned not only how to use them but more importantly, where, when and why to use them and how they can provide remediation or compensation in any aspect of the reading or writing process.
I am most excited about how I can use the iPad and various apps to provide support to my students. Kids think the iPad is so cool and fun, so if I can use this motivation to my advantage than I will certainly put it to good use. But I am not just excited about apps alone. I have a student in mind already for using co-writer and can't wait to see how it helps her in the writing process.
I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to learn about how assistive technology can provide access to literacy for students who have been struggling with "traditional" methods and strategies. I am also excited to see where technology will take us in the future.
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