I implemented ZooPhonics in the resource room with kindergarten and first grade students with disabilities. The phonics program uses animals to help children remember the shapes and sounds of the letters, in addition to body movements for each animal letter. I implemented the program in the resource room using Direct Instruction, songs, and games.…Read More

Using the iPad to record performances for future reference and analysis

The CmPS team from Johnson County Middle School has received mamaroos, swaddling blankets, and diapers to begin dispersing to Community of Hope and Serenity House. See the video in FireCast to understand their project.

I will be posting video next week of our ballroom dancing and students playing the recorder.

One of the most useful applications of my new technology so far has been the Bluetooth speakers. We use them daily for listening exercises. I am able to acces my personal iTunes library as well as purchase materials and download them and on the spot instantly. In the past when a student has had a question about a piece of music or if there were…Read More