Thursday, January 31, 2013

Typing Test Results

Words Per Minute Test Words Per Minute Test Your Typing Speed is 33 Words Per Minute. You typed 1 incorrect words. Your gross typing speed is 34 words per minute. Your accuracy is 97%.

Monday, January 28, 2013

My Teaching Presentation

The intended audience for this presentation is my sixth grade special education students and their parents. This would be shown at orientation before the start of the school year. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce myself to my students and their parents. I included a brief description of my educational history, goals, and hobbies. In addition, I introduced my teaching philosophy. My primary focus is literacy using any modification necessary to help students succeed. I completed this assignment in Prezi because the graphic are great. Using Prezi also gave me the opportunity to learn a new software. Prezi offers a variety of tools to make a creative presentation. This software is user friendly. Vernice

Monday, January 21, 2013

Three Great Teacher Blogs


These special education teachers have great blogs! 

This teacher shares current activities the students are working on and links that may be helpful to other teachers. http://aspecialkindofclass.blogspot.com/

This teacher offers lots of links for free stuff that can be used in the classroom. She also shares whats going on in her class. http://theresourseroom.blogspot.com/

This blog has lots of information on technology that can be used in the classroom. This special education teacher shares his experience using various technology with students. http://teachingall.blogspot.com/


Vernice 

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Welcome to my Blog


I graduated from Lakeland Community College in May of 2012 with an AA degree. I plan to attend a four year university to pursue a BA in special education this fall. I am currently learning Spanish at CSCC. I am certified by The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) as an Independent Provider in the role of a Personal Care Aide (PCA). I have enjoyed working with these consumers. Working as a PCA has influenced my decision to become an educator.

I am in the process of becoming a special education teacher! The experience I gain in the classroom will be beneficial in understanding the journey of both students and teachers. I plan to work in the classroom for at least five years. My goal is to work in administration where I can influence and implement changes within our current educational system. Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn and grow. I am excited about my future in the education community.

I love swimming and water activities in the summer. I recently developed an interest in photography and theater; I have learned a lot about both recently. I also had my first garden last summer, I grew vegetables and flowers. Everything lived, it was a success! My favorite flower is the moonflower which blooms at night. 

Vernice