About me...

I'm currently a Junior at the University of South Alabama, majoring in Elementary Education.

My Philosophy on Teaching...

I plan to implement my contribution to my student’s education in the following ways: a open and trusting relationship with all of my students, a constant awareness of classroom curriculum and ever-changing educational technology, a patience and understanding of students’ different backgrounds and environments, a patience and understanding of different students’ varying development and learning processes, a constant and effective relationship with the parents and guardians of my students to promote consistent success in learning, including the lessons of respect, cooperation and kindness in every day of class, setting an example of good morals in my everyday life in hopes of translating those morals to my students, informing my students of the importance of respect for the entire world, its people and the environment, by reflecting on myself often in order to make changes and improve me as a teacher for the sake of my students, and most importantly, my desire to make learning happen, all day everyday in my classroom.

Special Education Technology

No area of education benefits more from advancements in educational technology than Special Education. One of the main goals of Special Education is to "level the playing field" for students with special needs with the use of accommodations. With the use of computers and the Internet, those possible accommodations have grown profoundly in quantity and quality.

Software Features

Alternative Input
  • Easy-to-Read Screens
  • Consistency in Format
  • Intuitive Characteristics
  • Logical Labels
  • Instructional Choices
  • Graphics
  • Friendly Documentation
  • On-Screen Instructions
  • Auditory Cues
  • Visual Cues
  • Built-in Access Methods
  • Alternatives to a Mouse
  • Optional Cursors
  • Creation of Custom Programs
  • Switches and Switch Software
  • Alternative Keyboards
  • Keyboard Additions
  • Access Utilities
  • Interface Devices
  • Voice Recognition
  • Optical Character Recognition and Scanners
  • Electronic pointing Devices
  • Pointing and Typing Aids
  • Touch Screens
  • Joysticks
  • Trackballs
  • Arm and Wrist Supports

Processing Aids

Alternative Output
  • Abbreviation Expansion and Macro Programs
  • Word Prediction
  • Talking and Large Print Word Processors
  • Grammar and Spell Checkers
  • Reading Comprehension Programs
  • Writing Composition Programs
  • Electronic Reference Tools
  • Menu Management Program
  • Braille Embossers and Translators
  • Refreshable Braille Displays
  • Speech Synthesizers
  • Screen Readers
  • Screen Enlargement Programs
  • Monitor Additions

Specialized Products

  • Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
  • Environmental Control Units (ECU)
  • Notetakers
  • Reading Machines
  • Text Telephone (TDD)

I look forward to seeing how quickly these tools and resources advance in the coming months.