My Google site has been a great asset to me professionally. I already know the changes that I want to make. The "Useful Links" tab has made locating online therapy games easier, but I want it to be even easier. Speechies within my Special Ed. Unit commented that they want me to continue to add to the site and have offered suggestions about future updates. One page that they would like to see added is a home therapy page.
This page would contain activities/links for parents to assist their child with artic activities at home. A page like this would allow parents to reinforce their child's remediation at home outside school hours and continue it over the summers. It would also be beneficial to children who are weak in some artic areas but do not qualify for services.
Though I am not a case manager, I did share the sample Doodle Poll for scheduling an IEP meeting for student XYZ that I created for this class. The Speech-Language Coordinator for our Special Ed. Unit was very impressed and passed along the email so that all the speechies in the Unit had the opportunity to participate. A few days later, she was out at one of my school sites and I shared with her the poll results. Of course with an IEP meeting, there are some individuals whose attendance is more essential due to their specialty than others. Also, this is where Google Hangouts could be an option due to the distance that some specialist have to travel and the scheduling element.
Through taking this class, I have learned about different sites and how to use different apps/tools. Some of these will take a bit of "sandbox" time before I feel truly proficient. I do love sharing what I've learned or resources with fellow speechies, teachers, & family members.
Maybe, I should have titled this, My Success Stories.
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