Reviews of Autism Awareness and Strategies for the Educational Environment - Online Course available through Teacher Training Australia
16/01/2014
This was my first online course and i enjoyed the flexibility of the course which allowed me to login whenever i wanted. The information and selected YouTube clips were interesting. I especially found the personal stories were very touching and gave me a better understanding of the wide autistic spectrum. Karina Barley was prompt to respond to my posts and made some good suggestions. I really enjoyed this course and look forward to doing more online learning.
This was my first online course and i enjoyed the flexibility of the course which allowed me to login whenever i wanted. The information and selected YouTube clips were interesting. I especially found the personal stories were very touching and gave me a better understanding of the wide autistic spectrum. Karina Barley was prompt to respond to my posts and made some good suggestions. I really enjoyed this course and look forward to doing more online learning.
06/01/2014
This course has given me wonderful background information about Autism. The youtube grabs and relevant readings provided me with a greater understanding of this very complex syndrome.
I have been able to implement many of the ideas suggested by Karen who possesses such wonderful knowledge. Her very practical ideas were easily implemented with children in my class. The responses and behaviours were positive. I would recommend this course to educators who are in need of practical ideas to make the learning environment a positive experience for all.
This course has given me wonderful background information about Autism. The youtube grabs and relevant readings provided me with a greater understanding of this very complex syndrome.
I have been able to implement many of the ideas suggested by Karen who possesses such wonderful knowledge. Her very practical ideas were easily implemented with children in my class. The responses and behaviours were positive. I would recommend this course to educators who are in need of practical ideas to make the learning environment a positive experience for all.
11/09/2013
The Autism Awareness online course was very informative and gave me more insight into autism than I had gained from anywhere else including Pediatricians and Psychologists. It gave me a lot more information on how to manage melt downs and how these children learn. Some of the videos also gave extremely valuable information on the differences between aspergers and high functioning autism.
The Autism Awareness online course was very informative and gave me more insight into autism than I had gained from anywhere else including Pediatricians and Psychologists. It gave me a lot more information on how to manage melt downs and how these children learn. Some of the videos also gave extremely valuable information on the differences between aspergers and high functioning autism.
Reviews of Autism Awareness - Going Down the Rabbit Hole
Online Course available through Teacher Training Australia
11/09/2012
Broad; useful for all teaching bands. In-depth, excellent examples. Application suitable for all age situations. Notes were very useful. Encouraging and supporting.
Broad; useful for all teaching bands. In-depth, excellent examples. Application suitable for all age situations. Notes were very useful. Encouraging and supporting.
29/07/2013
Covered individual cases that concerned us as teachers & helped us know how to deal with it. Very knowledgeable presenter.
Covered individual cases that concerned us as teachers & helped us know how to deal with it. Very knowledgeable presenter.
Reviews of iPad Apps to Teach K-12 Core Standards
Online course with partners Digital Learning Tree USA
Currently available with University of North Dakota and University of the Pacific
May 20, 2013:
The iPads in Education course was amazing. It enabled me to become familiar with a number of educational applications on the iPad to use in my classroom both for my teaching, and for the students. The application Explain Everything is an amazing screencasting application that can be used to introduce a new concept to students. It can also be used for Flip Teaching, which was a different concept that I was introduced to in this course. This application can be used with real pictures to help teach/introduce concepts to the students. Other screencasting applications such as Show Me, Educreation, Screenchomp, and Knowmia Teach (along with Explain Everything) can be used for both the teacher and the student to create educational content to share.
We explored a variety of math applications- Tangrams, Montessorium, MathBoard, Math Magic, Place Value MAB, Jungle Coins, and Math Land are just a couple of the great math applications that we were able to explore with this course. It is amazing how many of the Common Core Standards that can be practiced using the iPads in a very interactive way.
Finally, we learned about how to child proof the iPad for use in the classroom. I was not aware of how user-friendly the iPad settings are when it comes to turning different aspects on and off. I was able to control the settings so that I feel completely comfortable giving my students the iPads for independent use during center time, and knowing that they are unable to access any inappropriate content, pictures, etc.
Nicole B.
The iPads in Education course was amazing. It enabled me to become familiar with a number of educational applications on the iPad to use in my classroom both for my teaching, and for the students. The application Explain Everything is an amazing screencasting application that can be used to introduce a new concept to students. It can also be used for Flip Teaching, which was a different concept that I was introduced to in this course. This application can be used with real pictures to help teach/introduce concepts to the students. Other screencasting applications such as Show Me, Educreation, Screenchomp, and Knowmia Teach (along with Explain Everything) can be used for both the teacher and the student to create educational content to share.
We explored a variety of math applications- Tangrams, Montessorium, MathBoard, Math Magic, Place Value MAB, Jungle Coins, and Math Land are just a couple of the great math applications that we were able to explore with this course. It is amazing how many of the Common Core Standards that can be practiced using the iPads in a very interactive way.
Finally, we learned about how to child proof the iPad for use in the classroom. I was not aware of how user-friendly the iPad settings are when it comes to turning different aspects on and off. I was able to control the settings so that I feel completely comfortable giving my students the iPads for independent use during center time, and knowing that they are unable to access any inappropriate content, pictures, etc.
Nicole B.
May 20, 2013:
Your iPad course is excellent! It is very comprehensive, useful, and practical. It is forcing me to do work on the iPad, which I really appreciate. I had never created a slideshow using the iPad, so there were many technical issues, such as getting images to the camera roll, that I had to figure out. The curriculum, such as delving into the Common Core Standards, is helping me to comprehend critical parts of those standards. You have put together excellent resources.
Gayle B.
Your iPad course is excellent! It is very comprehensive, useful, and practical. It is forcing me to do work on the iPad, which I really appreciate. I had never created a slideshow using the iPad, so there were many technical issues, such as getting images to the camera roll, that I had to figure out. The curriculum, such as delving into the Common Core Standards, is helping me to comprehend critical parts of those standards. You have put together excellent resources.
Gayle B.
August 4, 2013:
I highly recommend this class to all teachers in any grade level. The format of the class is nicely laid out and easy to follow along. The course goals and objectives were laid out clearly and all students know what is expected of them. The information that Karina shares is amazing and useful to any classroom teacher. Course work was graded and wonderful feedback was given on all assignments. I would highly recommend iPads in Education to any educator wishing to increase their knowledge and the usefulness of iPads in their classroom.
Kristin C.
I highly recommend this class to all teachers in any grade level. The format of the class is nicely laid out and easy to follow along. The course goals and objectives were laid out clearly and all students know what is expected of them. The information that Karina shares is amazing and useful to any classroom teacher. Course work was graded and wonderful feedback was given on all assignments. I would highly recommend iPads in Education to any educator wishing to increase their knowledge and the usefulness of iPads in their classroom.
Kristin C.
May 22, 2013:
Intro to iPads is an online class you don’t want to miss if you are interested in honing your skills as a 21st century educator. The class provided me with a thorough overview of the many uses of iPads in the classroom, and the many ways they could be incorporated to effectively teach the common core standards. It is setup in an extremely user-friendly format, and when a question comes up, the professor responds quickly and professionally. Each lesson contains practical skills that can immediately be used in any classroom setting equipped with iPads, and each assignment challenged me to really understand the ins-and-outs of several different apps pertaining to each core subject. I really appreciated that the wealth of information covered was completely applicable to all ages and ability levels of both teachers and their students. Another plus was the flexible schedule- truly wonderful for people busy working and raising a family while taking classes. Intro to iPads has truly been an excellent experience from beginning to end. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to fully grasp how to take advantage of the many uses of the iPad while teaching in the 21st century!
“I see the iPad as an extremely useful and beneficial device for both teachers and students. This class has really opened my eyes to the tremendous power of the iPad, and I now view it as a device that I do not want to be without in the classroom.”
Barb C.
Intro to iPads is an online class you don’t want to miss if you are interested in honing your skills as a 21st century educator. The class provided me with a thorough overview of the many uses of iPads in the classroom, and the many ways they could be incorporated to effectively teach the common core standards. It is setup in an extremely user-friendly format, and when a question comes up, the professor responds quickly and professionally. Each lesson contains practical skills that can immediately be used in any classroom setting equipped with iPads, and each assignment challenged me to really understand the ins-and-outs of several different apps pertaining to each core subject. I really appreciated that the wealth of information covered was completely applicable to all ages and ability levels of both teachers and their students. Another plus was the flexible schedule- truly wonderful for people busy working and raising a family while taking classes. Intro to iPads has truly been an excellent experience from beginning to end. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to fully grasp how to take advantage of the many uses of the iPad while teaching in the 21st century!
“I see the iPad as an extremely useful and beneficial device for both teachers and students. This class has really opened my eyes to the tremendous power of the iPad, and I now view it as a device that I do not want to be without in the classroom.”
Barb C.
August 10, 2013:
Hello Karina! Thank you for making such a great class. I loved it. You may use any of the assignments I have created in the resource section. I would be honored.
Susan
Hello Karina! Thank you for making such a great class. I loved it. You may use any of the assignments I have created in the resource section. I would be honored.
Susan
August 10, 2013:
I have learned so much and I plan to use this in my classroom. I never realized how much I could do with this tool! Thanks for all the information-I plan to share some of these apps with my fellow educators. I really enjoyed this class!
Peggy
I have learned so much and I plan to use this in my classroom. I never realized how much I could do with this tool! Thanks for all the information-I plan to share some of these apps with my fellow educators. I really enjoyed this class!
Peggy
August 10, 2013:
I have learned many things about my ipad that I would never have determined through an owner’s manual. I am definitely a hands-on learner and this has helped. I have enjoyed learning about how I could use it in my classroom if ever given the opportunity I would jump at the chance. Thank you.
Anne - English Teacher
I have learned many things about my ipad that I would never have determined through an owner’s manual. I am definitely a hands-on learner and this has helped. I have enjoyed learning about how I could use it in my classroom if ever given the opportunity I would jump at the chance. Thank you.
Anne - English Teacher
August 10, 2013:
Thank you so much for this course. I love technology and now have some great ideas to use in my classroom. You are welcome to use any of my lessons. It is very helpful to know that I can refer back to the lessons throughout the year. Thank you again for a wonderful class!
Leslie
Thank you so much for this course. I love technology and now have some great ideas to use in my classroom. You are welcome to use any of my lessons. It is very helpful to know that I can refer back to the lessons throughout the year. Thank you again for a wonderful class!
Leslie
August 19, 2013:
iPads in Education – I really enjoyed taking this class in preparation of our middle school unit rolling out iPads to our students this coming school year. The materials were well-organized and very informative. I appreciate the discussion about the numerous APPS that are available as well as how they can be incorporated into the classroom. I felt that the assignments were a good practice of the material that was presented in the particular lesson. I recommend others taking this class regardless of your knowledge of iPads.
Kind Regards,
Laurina
iPads in Education – I really enjoyed taking this class in preparation of our middle school unit rolling out iPads to our students this coming school year. The materials were well-organized and very informative. I appreciate the discussion about the numerous APPS that are available as well as how they can be incorporated into the classroom. I felt that the assignments were a good practice of the material that was presented in the particular lesson. I recommend others taking this class regardless of your knowledge of iPads.
Kind Regards,
Laurina
September 11, 2013:
Great course! Instructor was extremely helpful! Gave information on an abundance of ipad apps.
Valerie
Great course! Instructor was extremely helpful! Gave information on an abundance of ipad apps.
Valerie
October 2, 2013:
Once I figured out the system for posting assignments it was an enjoyable way to take a class. I like the freedom of doing things at my own pace, so that was very nice. My instructor was very helpful, and knowledgeable about content. I thought the class was good, and I would not hesitate to take another from Digital Learning Tree.
JC
Once I figured out the system for posting assignments it was an enjoyable way to take a class. I like the freedom of doing things at my own pace, so that was very nice. My instructor was very helpful, and knowledgeable about content. I thought the class was good, and I would not hesitate to take another from Digital Learning Tree.
JC
October 2, 2013:
This was one of the best ipad classes that I have ever taken. It gave me some very good apps that I can use as a teacher and a parent. Some apps
were very diverse. I ended up sharing them with my wife, who happens to be an English teacher, and we looked at ways to use these apps in interdisciplinary lessons. I also shared some of the apps with the resource room so that students with disabilities could use them. After taking the class it really made me really think about finding ways to use the ipad in my classroom since I had done very little with it before. I hope by using these apps my students will learn to connect more with my lessons.
I even found some apps that my 2nd grade son could use. In fact one of the bug apps, he really enjoyed. He would grab my ipad every time I wasn’t on it and would play it. He even played one night for 2 hours.
Jeff
Four Winds Community High School
This was one of the best ipad classes that I have ever taken. It gave me some very good apps that I can use as a teacher and a parent. Some apps
were very diverse. I ended up sharing them with my wife, who happens to be an English teacher, and we looked at ways to use these apps in interdisciplinary lessons. I also shared some of the apps with the resource room so that students with disabilities could use them. After taking the class it really made me really think about finding ways to use the ipad in my classroom since I had done very little with it before. I hope by using these apps my students will learn to connect more with my lessons.
I even found some apps that my 2nd grade son could use. In fact one of the bug apps, he really enjoyed. He would grab my ipad every time I wasn’t on it and would play it. He even played one night for 2 hours.
Jeff
Four Winds Community High School
November 11, 2013:
I recently completed the online course, Ipads in Education, through the University of North Dakota. I would highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to make the best use of their Ipad. The course covered the basics of setting up the Ipad as well as more in-depth uses of this device. I found the class to be well organized and well structured. The format was challenging and thought provoking which kept the class interesting. The instructor was extremely helpful and responded promptly to my questions. This is definitely the class to take for everyone involved in the use of this type of technology in education.
Joni
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
I recently completed the online course, Ipads in Education, through the University of North Dakota. I would highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to make the best use of their Ipad. The course covered the basics of setting up the Ipad as well as more in-depth uses of this device. I found the class to be well organized and well structured. The format was challenging and thought provoking which kept the class interesting. The instructor was extremely helpful and responded promptly to my questions. This is definitely the class to take for everyone involved in the use of this type of technology in education.
Joni
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
November 15, 2013:
This class was outstanding! I learned a variety of methods for using the ipad in my Title I classroom. I also quite appreciated the basics of ipad use and safety. This is one of the best courses I have ever taken. All of the lessons were extremely practical and useful.
Lisa
This class was outstanding! I learned a variety of methods for using the ipad in my Title I classroom. I also quite appreciated the basics of ipad use and safety. This is one of the best courses I have ever taken. All of the lessons were extremely practical and useful.
Lisa
