Diane+D

Diane DeVivo I am a chemistry teacher at Warren Hills Regional HS. I have three children: Amy who just graduated from DeSales University with an accounting degree, Andrew who graduated from Penn State with an IST degree and works at HP, and Emily who will graduate from Penn State in Aug with a degree in Human Development and Family Services. My husband and I have been married 28 years and are looking forward to being "empty-nesters" in fall. I enjoy crocheting and baking. I also like to read all sorts of books. One other fun fact is I am the tie dye queen at Warren HIlls.

Toolbox Time Reflection 1 What did I learn/find interesting? How will this technology make curriculum more accessible to students? I found so many things interesting. The one I like the best is edmodo. It looks like it could be useful for assignments and quizzes. I think it has possibilities as far as home quizzes. The only drawback could be access to the internet. I think at the beginning of the coming school year I will ask this on a student information sheet. Technology could allow students to communicate, but I could see how this could be an issue if students don't have access to technology.

Toolbox Time Reflection 2 What did I learn/find interesting? How will this technology make curriculum more accessible to students? I think google docs has many possible applications for school. I watched the video clip and it really did not seem too difficult to use, even if you're technologically challenged. I like how you can control access by adding contacts. The wall list seemed interesting too. I like the different tabs. On the teach tab students used the word in a sentence and the teacher provided feedback for those that were incorrect. I think the google docs will make group collaboration easier.

Toolbox Time Reflection 4 I spent quite some time exploring assistive technology. I will have a blind student in my class next year and now I can offer some options to the CST team on how to present STEM topics. Studies were done and the descriptions increased the understanding of the participants. I need to further research which resources would fit my student's need the best. I am excited to share this with my colleagues!

Toolbox Time Reflection 5 I feel rejuvenated, yet somewhat overwhelmed by all the great tools available. I think I may try wiki. I like how restrictions can be placed on who has access.