Let's Talk.... and Share AT

Wow!  Who would have known there were so many communication apps for iPads, ranging from under $10 to over $200.... certainly one of my take-aways from today was the huge variety of apps through the App store that can be used on an iPad... made me awfully happy that I have 6 of them in my classroom....I also learned today how to use Tagul, a fun way to make a word cloud.  Now I know what my first "get to know you" activity will be in my Career Access English class this fall.  It was also interesting to see how challenging it was for Tracy, who is techno smart, to find much at all on the chrome store in the way of apps for chrome... at least Nike was able to find quite a bit though google play... maybe the chrome store will catch up eventually?  I never even knew there were so many "stores" to shop at for apps.

I also realized in class today how many of us enjoyed talking about our experience at the dollar store.  Even though we were mostly supposed to (by the end) present our "show and share" object, we all wanted to talk about other things.  It was a great task to show a huge variety of items available.  I really loved the pool noodle card holder... indeed who would have DREAMED there would be so many uses for a pool noodle, from sensory device for active students, tag toys or finger protector for cutting in the kitchen!

My last "take" away from today was around Joy and Nike's iMovie to share their AT object.  Smart to use technology from the course to present the object chosen!  Loved it... engaging, interesting and easy (according to Nike).  I can hardly wait to try it myself.... but not this afternoon for I truly am heading to the beach.....

Maybe I should be taking along some laminated cards or a float toy for communication?  No, my friend's kids are adept at verbalizing their wants and needs... I will try to remember what a blessing that is when they are fighting with each other in my car..... oh dear, maybe I should have bought ear plugs or ear protectors to assist my own sanity while driving.... or a pool noodle since they have so many uses....or maybe a stress ball..... so many things to think about ....