I am working a lot of my "other" blog, and don't want to give a lot away, so I thought I would share some of the resources my professor has shared with the class, as well as another good find.
Item number one is a video called Sharpening up on Pencil Skills and it focuses on Pencil Grip, Positioning, and Handwriting. The presenter stresses just how complex the physical aspect of writing can be, and says that poor handwriting is the reason why most students are referred to occupational therapists. One part I found very interesting were the Pencil Olympics (like the "sprint" and "baton twirl") - I feel that competitive itch.
Item two is another video that shows assistive technologies are considered low tech. For example, there is a circular foam grip and slip on writing aids, and some of these look like grippers you can buy at Dollarama. There is also a writing bird, which seems to function like a computer mouse, and a tool called a pen again and a fingertip pen. We will be including these in our blog.
Item three is a website called 50 Best Blogs for Special Education Teachers.
http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2009/12/50-best-blogs-for-special-ed-teachers/
This website says the Blogs will, "provide tips and strategies, focus on assistive technology, explore specific learning challenges, share information about news, policy, and law, and more from other educators working in the field of Special Education". Sites 11 - 21 will all help you, "keep up with the latest technological advances and learn how others have incorporated technology in their teaching".
Ebony came in very handy today when I had to wait over half an hour to meet a friend for supper - I played Simon Says, completed a couple word search puzzles, and created two MadLib puzzles.
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