I will be picking up my MacBook Laptop tomorrow and have been researching what applications or software I should be using. I still am concerned about which direction I should be taking regarding a productivity suite. NEEDS: A productivity suite that includes Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Slide Show capabilities. I really do not need an… [Read more…]
December 26, 2009
What is a “digital native“? I keep hearing this term and have done a bit of research today and in the past. One definition is: “A digital native is a person who has grown up with digital technology such as computers, the Internet, mobile phones and MP3. - Wikipedia. Is the only requirement to be… [Read more…]
December 26, 2009
I just got rid of an old friend today – no not Isabelle (the cat). My HP TABLET 2510us PC is no longer in my possession. I winced more than a little bit at the thought of giving it away and then when I actually did it, it was more difficult than I thought it… [Read more…]
December 26, 2009
Image by J. Stephen Conn via Flickr One of the things that I did learn during my time in State government is the power of the public commenting on proposed rules and regulations. Believe it or not, those comments are read and can change to the way something is written or force the Department to… [Read more…]
December 24, 2009
Image via Wikipedia I have decided to join the Cult of Mac. But why you may ask? Am I not happy with my little HP tablet – ABSOLUTELY especially since Windows 7 has been added. I have whined and complained about using my issued Mac, I have tried to find every reason imaginable to not… [Read more…]
This blog focuses on teaching from a Special Education Teacher's perspective. I plan to provide my observations and/or insights into Special Education, English Language Arts, the help students receive in my Resource Room, pedagogical ideas and integrating technology/Web2.0 tools into the classroom.
My views have been molded by my experiences as a parent of a Special Education Student, a retired Coastie, teaching in a Special Purpose Private School and a Public School system.
December 27, 2009
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