March 5, 2011 Welcome to Anger Stop
Animated characters explain how they feel about anger.
This site explores the many feelings and scenarios that children/teens
face with anger today. There is so much to this site, so explore!!
Anger Stop explores how anger builds and offers scenarios to choices
about dealing with anger. Dependance Depot explores how to respond
when offered drugs. Depression Alley explores sad feelings and how to feel better.
Worryville explores anxious feelings and how to be calm.
Click on t-bone who loves to make Monkey angry. How does Monkey handle this?
Click on Dr. Hyde who examines how the body changes when you are angry.
Click on Sgt. Steer who loves to fight. How can Monkey stay out of a fight? Help him stay calm.
On the Map click on the castle to find:
~the Music Hall to explore music and feelings.
~the Magic Lab to create a crystal world.
~the Health Hut to learn about your heart, brain and neurons.
Check out: Feeling Face Maker
E.Motion Reviews (refers to childrens movies to explain emotions)
There is a place for Grown Ups!
Link: http://www.cyke.com/anger.swf
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
March 4, 2011 Word Prediction in Communication
Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs
This is an awesome resource with many forms of Assistive Technology.
Everything is here from special need scissors, shoes to program software.
There is a link of resources for Program Support Assistants also known as the 'ParaProfessional.'
Check out the ipod App Round Up...
http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com/2009/07/options-for-writing-with-word.html
Other Word Prediction Programs:
Classroom Suite by Intellitools ... has word prediction with picture symbols supports and can be used with the Intellitools keyboard which can be a standard keyboard with enlarged keys or can be used with overlays to match whatever software you are using.
Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro ... has word prediction only with 'Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamicall Pro.' This program is known for being "the ultimate in symbol resources." As well add-on software is avaliable for every area of the curriculm and things that are just fun like coloring books and games.
Also see: TextSpeak TS-04
http://www.textspeak.com/talktype.htm
Another App for the iPod Touch or iPhone is Look2Learn which aids in communication needs of early development for example a young student whose cognitive skills exceeds his/ her expressive communication, students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, students who have short or long-term communication challenges due to medical needs, as well as others who have a speech and language disorder.
The latest App is Stories2Learn an App designed to create social preparedness stories that can be downloaded from iTunes. http://www.look2learn.com/look2learn/Home.html
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Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs
This is an awesome resource with many forms of Assistive Technology.
Everything is here from special need scissors, shoes to program software.
There is a link of resources for Program Support Assistants also known as the 'ParaProfessional.'
Check out the ipod App Round Up...
http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com/2009/07/options-for-writing-with-word.html
Other Word Prediction Programs:
Classroom Suite by Intellitools ... has word prediction with picture symbols supports and can be used with the Intellitools keyboard which can be a standard keyboard with enlarged keys or can be used with overlays to match whatever software you are using.
Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro ... has word prediction only with 'Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamicall Pro.' This program is known for being "the ultimate in symbol resources." As well add-on software is avaliable for every area of the curriculm and things that are just fun like coloring books and games.
Also see:
Also see: TextSpeak TS-04
http://www.textspeak.com/talktype.htm
Another App for the iPod Touch or iPhone is Look2Learn which aids in communication needs of early development for example a young student whose cognitive skills exceeds his/ her expressive communication, students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, students who have short or long-term communication challenges due to medical needs, as well as others who have a speech and language disorder.
The latest App is Stories2Learn an App designed to create social preparedness stories that can be downloaded from iTunes. http://www.look2learn.com/look2learn/Home.html
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