PEER EDITING
What is peer editing? Peer editing means working with someone in this case, in a classroom to help improve, revise, and edit his or her writing. There are three important steps to remember when you are peer editing. I call the steps the sandwich process. The steps are compliment, suggest, and correct. It is important to remember to be specific and stay positive. Remember you're helping to change a person's work and you don't need to be nasty to do so. It's always important to start with a compliment. Next , offer specific ideas on how to improve his or her writing . If your suggestions are too broad or general in nature, the suggestions may be interpreted in an entirely different way. Once you have complimented and offered suggestions, look for words spelled incorrectly, grammatical errors, wrong or missing punctuation, and incomplete or run on sentences.
Some good examples of starters to use when peer editing are: (a) The writing style is ______. (b) My favorite part was _______ because _____. (c) A suggestion I can offer for improvement is __________. (d) A description of ________ would help me to imagine him or her book better.
There are common mistakes that we often make when editing someone's writings. In the video,Writing Peer Review Top 10 Mistakes ,these mistakes are demonstrated. Criticism should be constructive... what's in it for the person you're editing? Criticism should never be hurtful! Negative comments do not encourage... they discourage. If you have no interest in editing the writing, do yourself and the person you're editing a favor and find someone else to do the editing. Be specific and not insulting. Editing is not about you, leave the control freak in you at the door. If you're the one being edited, don't take it personal... it's just business.
This is a very funny video. It made the points clear in a humorous way. I will probably review this video many more times for help with editing.
Technology in Special Education
Technology helps to facilitate student participation in the classroom. For students that are blind, unable to read, have no movement in their arms or hands, or some who cannot speak, there is a way with the use of technology for them to participate.
Their are useful pieces of technology like the IPOD, IPAD, HEADPHONES, and all kinds of applications for use to aid in the participation of the special education student. Ipods aid in participation for those who cannot see. Computers are used for those who cannot talk. Technology captivates their attention. Computers also build relationships with students as well as helps them to write assignments and spell.
How the IPAD works with Academics and Autism
There are so many apps out to9day and more being made daily to help with children with Autism. The apps are used to help motivate children to participate. The apps capture the attention of the children and invites them to participate. It is very hard for an Autistic child to remain focused for long periods of time and so the IPad had apps that are colorful, musical, and busy enough to keep the attention span. All sorts of apps are available to help with counting, sight words, writing, phonics,you name it and it can be found. One app I would use in my classroom is the writing app called Kids Write Pad by Apple. I like this app because it focuses on fine motor skills which all children need help with mastering. It's an app that can be used in a group setting with children who are autistic and those who are not.
Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts Technology
Technology can be used to connect students to focus on learning how to use new software. They can become comfortable with any technology. Students can use search engines like Google to research terms they don't understand. Teachers don't need to know everything in order to teach something new. Students can do their own research and teach the teacher on some occasions. This allows teachers to observe strengths and interest of students. Teachers no longer need to define everything for students... they can look it up. Students feel empowered when they figure things out on their own. They have the opportunity to learn about trends and cultures all over the world.
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