blogpost 7

The ADA law makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone with disability. And that they have to make special accommodations to anyone with disability. Adaptive technology that helps people with disabilities affectively use computer equipment.  For example, students with physical disabilities may bot be able to type, or to see a map. So this means that they need to use an alternative out put or input devices for assistance. Voice recognition can be used for people who can’t type.  I do not know of anyone who had to use alternatives accommodations for technology. I believe if a teacher had just one student in the class that adaptive technology the teacher would be able to cater to the student, while not neglecting the other students. But it will be harder if you have more than one student that need to use adaptive technology.

Working on the web page design was simple but did not like the templates that were given. I wanted more of a free range to place the different sections how I want them on a page with pictures. More like how we did the newsletter in word. I think I would need more practice to actually be able to create a website that is effective. I can do a lot to improve such as the layout, making a consistent theme throughout the website. Playing with fonts etc.

Diigo can be very helpful for college age students who are working on research papers or working in groups on a research methods assignment.  But I believe teachers can use this source to help each other find lesson materials etc. So if one teacher found a website that helps with the lesson they can share it so that other teachers can see.

http://3rdgradestar.weebly.com/