The world is changing constantly, and people have felt plenty of anxiety because of the uncertainty of their future. I was born in 1981 and was called Gen Y. Generation Y (born after 1980) are digital native generation transforming traditional communication to whole new era of technology. I was so grateful that I knew how to enjoy life without machines, I enjoyed the wind, the sun, the ocean, Music, and even the dirt.
For past 10 years, I refused to use any of apple company products, any apps, smart TV, and ETC though I had enough money to buy them. My idea was so simple, "live naturally, don't add artificial flavors in your life."
However, before I recognize, the changes of the world have suppressed way beyond my knowledge. I tried to ignore the speed of these new technologies by not giving any interest. But as soon as I entered Gordon college for education, it was obvious that I should not avoid the fact of reality; it is 21st century, and it is critical for new generation adapting technology to their education environment. We have to prepare for the massive unemployment sweeping the country by the artificial intelligence-based system society. We need courage to face this unfamiliar environment of future.
Educators have to try hard to predict or at least have a sense for the changes to come in near future for our students. If we are teaching some information that students can simply type in google search and figure it out, their times to learn something valuable for their future might be wasted. I'm not saying all those basic skills are not important, but teachers should be more flexible using positive effect of technology in their classroom. One of the positive effect of technology integrated classroom is that it can be much more inclusive environment.
As an ELS student myself, I could express better, and learn more using apps that I've learned through this Edu 614 class. Like wings to fly exploring the world, every app and lessons that I've practiced through the class provided me a great view of possibility of near future education. From a basic skill of Google doc with Google slide to Fulbaroo, Edshelf and more, I want to introduce them for my students who are having a hard time to express themselves. For students who have physical and mental limitations, assistant technologies will be provided to improve the functional capabilities so that they can feel much comfortable to communicate.
one of my favorite youtube channel is Special books by Special kids. Every child has a different story and whenever I learn about the limitation they have, I try to figure out any tool or technology that they might need to achieve their goals. For this specific assignment, I want to focus on devices for blind or visually impaired people.
Here is a story of a computer programmer who is actually blind. He explain how he has been studied and using technologies to learn.
APH (American Printing House) is one of the nonprofit organization creating educational environment for blind people. They sell products like the Orbit Braille 20 for reading, or Graphit for graphs.
Two most important devices for visually impaired students need are alternative input devices like touch screens, modified keyboards, and joysticks, which can direct senses, or Speech-to-text apps for writing.
Facebook and google also updated their iOS apps to provide more inclusive environment for visually impaired people, more study about this section required.
Technology Article for diverse learner (PDF)
References
http://www.alphr.com/health/1003140/the-technology-helping-blind-people-to-see
http://www.aph.org/
http://blitab.com/
http://aipoly.com/
https://www.teachthought.com/technology/15-assistive-technology-tools-resources-for-students-with-disabilities/
As an ELS student myself, I could express better, and learn more using apps that I've learned through this Edu 614 class. Like wings to fly exploring the world, every app and lessons that I've practiced through the class provided me a great view of possibility of near future education. From a basic skill of Google doc with Google slide to Fulbaroo, Edshelf and more, I want to introduce them for my students who are having a hard time to express themselves. For students who have physical and mental limitations, assistant technologies will be provided to improve the functional capabilities so that they can feel much comfortable to communicate.
one of my favorite youtube channel is Special books by Special kids. Every child has a different story and whenever I learn about the limitation they have, I try to figure out any tool or technology that they might need to achieve their goals. For this specific assignment, I want to focus on devices for blind or visually impaired people.
Here is a story of a computer programmer who is actually blind. He explain how he has been studied and using technologies to learn.
APH (American Printing House) is one of the nonprofit organization creating educational environment for blind people. They sell products like the Orbit Braille 20 for reading, or Graphit for graphs.
Two most important devices for visually impaired students need are alternative input devices like touch screens, modified keyboards, and joysticks, which can direct senses, or Speech-to-text apps for writing.
Facebook and google also updated their iOS apps to provide more inclusive environment for visually impaired people, more study about this section required.
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Facebook, and google chrome also updated their
References
http://www.alphr.com/health/1003140/the-technology-helping-blind-people-to-see
http://www.aph.org/
http://blitab.com/
http://aipoly.com/
https://www.teachthought.com/technology/15-assistive-technology-tools-resources-for-students-with-disabilities/
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