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 Assistive Technology Trend Infographic Assignment

  In education the trend now to have assertive devices is important for students to have information that comes across to students and your audience in a refreshing way that grabs their attention. The article, Top 5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom, addresses this “Using devices like a computer, tablet, or other type of technology in your classroom can help turn traditionally dull subjects into interactive and fun activities” (Walden University, n.d.). Creating this environment helps them to understand the content you are presenting. In the article an application of virtual reality in education: Can this technology enhance the quality of students’ learning experience? McGovern et al. (2019) states that “It is critical for educators to stay relevant on topics related to their discipline in order to find the appropriate technologies that can enhance their students’ learning experience” Technology is an excellent way to help stimulate a person's interest in new content and curr...

  Science Based Web Assignment This is a K through 2nd grade assignment where students will be able to identify the parts of a plant and the basic needs of a plant to introduce this lesson students will be able to have access to generation genius where they will be able to watch a video that will give in-depth details about the parts of a plant and what makes a plant grow and function. For a differentiated assignment this could be a rotation center for auditory and visual learners. For this lesson, an activity that can be implemented in this lesson is to help assess a student’s understanding of the parts of a plant with generationgenius.com website. The students will be able to identify the different parts of a plant the water cycle. With this activity students not only get the lesson or preview lesson of the water cycle and how it is helpful to humans and the earth, but there is also an assessment and an exit ticket that can be implemented. This is helpful for the teacher and st...

Technology Lesson Demonstration Assignment Written Explanation A. I believe the app was very beneficial in helping kindergarten classes to understand the different types of shapes. With the introductory lesson and manipulative that students are presented with. The app helps to aid in the understanding of the lesson of two-dimensional shapes. In the Wixie app students are given the opportunity to be presented with shapes in a fun and inviting way that is age appropriate for them to comprehend the naming of different shapes such as circle, square, triangle, and rectangle. The app also has a place where students can draw or record the shapes that they notice and recognize. I am not familiar with this app. This is my first time ever hearing of Wixie. I think it's a very creative way to help students become independent and imaginative with their learning. Written Explanation B. One way I believe this technology app can help enhance the lesson is by using the tools that are given...