1. Nikki McAlister MEDT 3401 Spring 2011
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4. Top 5 Tools
   1. Digital Data Collection
   2. Online tools with EBP
   3. Speech generating devices
   4. Telepractice
   5. E-learning
5. Essential Conditions I Can Influence
   1. Shared Vision
   2. Curriculum Framework
   3. Assessment and Evaluation
6. 2 Goals
   1. Try to incorporate different technologies into presentations besides just powerpoint
   2. Teach for different learning styles and abilities and incorporate the free items that come with computers.
7. Assistive Technology Tools
   1. Speech-to-text programs
   2. On-screen keyboard
8. My Threats
   1. The school's budget can hold back the way we use technology in the classroom.
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   2. You have to make sure the technology is easily understandable and accessible to all students.
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   3. You have to be careful with confidentiality issues when using technology.
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9. My Opportunities
   1. I'm sure there is a lot of research to prove how effective technology can be in helping students learn.
   2. I think the technology will help to better engage the students in what they are learning.
   3. Technology is growing in society and it should in our lives and classroom too.
10. My Weaknesses
    1. I do not have a lot of patience when working with computers.
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    2. I do not have a lot of free time in my schedule to explore technology and ideas as much as I would like.
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    3. I am easily distracted when working on a computer.
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11. My Strengths
    1. I am a good problem solver and can usually figure out new things.
    2. I am very creative and like to incorporate new activities and different ways to learn.
    3. I am very dedicated to achieving what I set out to achieve.