Nonlinguistic+Representation

= Nonlinguistic Representation =



= **Technology 1:** Glogster for Education at []  =

= **Rationale:** = ==== Glogster EDU is a web-poster program that allows users to create posters. All that is needed to access this site is an account. Glogs can be worked on individually, in a group, and all students involved can be monitored by teachers at all times. Students can embed multimedia files such as videos, visuals, images, audio files, etc. They can also record their own video post it. It has received stellar reviews and it is changing the way students learn. ====

= **Resources Needed:** =
 * ==== A computer with internet access preferably for each student ====
 * ==== An account with Glogster EDU (which is free) ====
 * ==== Each student needs to have a password and an account (teachers can provide this when they create their own account. ====

= =

= Technology 2: Bubbl.us  =

= **Rationale:** =

This website enables students and teachers to work together and brainstorm on the internet through the use of colorful mind maps. This is a great
==== way to present visuals and get students engaged in learning and to build teamwork skills. They will collaborate and think of ideas of what is being instructed. They will share their mind maps by using a class website or by printing it out. ====

= **Resources Needed:** = ====There aren’t any additional resources needed at the school. The information from the website may need to be installed on the computer if there is not any internet available. It is found on @https://bubbl.us/====



= =

= Technology 3: **Microsoft Photo Story 3** =

= = = **Rationale:** = ====This program is great for students and teachers alike because it is free to download from the Microsoft website, it is easy to use, and offers a lot of creative options for non-linguistic presentations and other academic endeavors. Users can add photos and put them in sequential order accompanied by text or audio narration. It is equally visually appealing to those who look at the presentations. Background music and other effects can be added to the presentations. It is also very user-friendly and easy to use unlike other programs. Users can post or send their presentations over the internet upon completion of the project. This facilitates the communication and feedback between teachers and students. It is by far one of the best programs out there, as well as one of the most accessible.====

=**Resources Needed:**=

At least a computer and access to the internet and the Microsoft website for downloading the program. A digital camera facilitates also comes in handy.
@http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=92755126-a008-49b3-b3f4-6f33852af9c1

= = =Education Challenge: Dealing with Individual Differences= = = ==== In a classroom you are dealing with individual differences, some students can learn from linguistic methods such as lecturing. However others may find it difficult. The use of technology here is to facilitate and provide teachers with multiple ways. Teachers can use many different types of ways to instruct students, besides lecturing. They can use visuals, audio, videos, presentations, in order to make it easier for the students to grasp the concepts and find their own way to learn the material. Technology can make use of a variety of different learning resources and styles to accommodate everyone’s learning needs. This will also encourage students to use all of their senses, such as listening and seeing concepts to internalize what is learned in class and they get the opportunity to use their imagination while learning. ====

__Images were taken from Google images, www,google.com__