Reflection

I learned a good bit about virtual presentation options, web etiquette, and student technology standards.  I'm a bit more open to special needs preschoolers being able to navigate the Internet and now see a greater importance to exposing them to Internet learning at such a young age.  It has been especially helpful to see how my classmates have or hope to integrated technology into their lessons/classrooms.  Reading classmate blogs has provided me with many ideas to share with coworkers who continue to teach directly.

When/if I go back to direct instruction (I'm kind of enjoying the position I hold now, and find it hard to imagine going back!), I will feel much more prepared to integrate technology in a meaningful manner to my therapy sessions.  I see how Internet lessons can really increase parent involvement and parent follow through of therapy sessions.

I think that I'll be able to communicate the importance of Internet use policies more with my co-workers as well.  I don't think that's something that my coworkers have given much thought.  Each year, I am required to complete a "Self-Directed Learning Plan"  for my department.  I think that an age appropriate AUP for our department could be a great project for next school year.  I'll be speaking to my supervisor about it in July.  I think my coworkers and supervisors will be happy to integrate a preschool special educition specific AUP (and be glad they didn't have to create them themselves.)