Case Study Comments

Michelle Hill - "Logan"

Great snap shot of who Logan is. We got a clear over view of the class dynamics as well as Logan's strengths and challenges. I sympathize with the difficulty in assessing what students know. I have many  students who have similar characteristics and I struggle with the same things. It is a wonder that he hasn't been diagnosed sooner. I am thinking of he was my student I might try implementing the best practices for student s with ASD and see if that made a difference. Great presentation Michelle, it was a pleasure to watch - very interesting!


Adele -  "J"

Wow, J sounds like a very interesting student. He reminds me very much of a little  guy who I see right now in Grade 1. He also has had a difficult start in life and have close family members in jail : (
I would like to build my skills in working with these at risk students, you gave me a lot to think about. I like the gradual approach to introducing the technology as well as expectations. Your patients is commendable!


Kari Macdonald - Justin

It was wonderful to see Justin to do so well with the technology. I love that he was able to show this to the other students, it clearly gave him


Amy - "T"

 It sounds like your nephew enjoyed learning how to use the iPod. I know from my own son how difficult it can be to engage little guys in paper and pencil tasks. Also I appreciate that the writing app that you chose wasn't ideal. I find that the number of apps that are out there can be overwhelming and it is hard to know which one to try. I like the beginning sounds app.

Shauna - C

It is nice to see a girl as a subject for your case study. It is difficult when students become self conscious about using assistive technologies. It is great when there are a number of technologies being used and the teaching/learning style is dynamic. Also, I was thinking perhaps a presentation on "cool" people with Learning  Disabilities would help, and some lessons on different types of learners.  

Jeff Hunter - R

I work with in Elementary schools and I often wonder about how my students with SLD will manage once they leave me. It sounds to me like this students weakness  is executive function. I was staggered to see his reflection, wow. It was great to see how engaged he was with the Inspiration. Alternative forms of assessment is essential for student success, it is a shame to see such a bright student struggling to produce work in a conventional way.

Rebecca Taylor -

Your presentation was very well done. I could relate to your comment that at the beginning of the year you came in with high expectations of making great gains, then reality hits.


Anne Macdonald - Will

I loved your comment that there is no test yet to assess what Will knows. It is sad to hear that Will is having such a difficult time with the transition. I hope that the increased use of the iPad will be useful.

Alana Pyke - Rex

It is wonderful to see the range of adaptations for Rex that have been implemented for the whole class. It is exciting to see such a young child to be so self aware, I am a big believer in teaching children from a young age self advocacy skills. I hope he gets his own laptop, I am sure it would make the difference for his success in school.

Jennifer - J

(Google Calendar, soshiku) The case study was interesting, executive function is often the down fall for many struggling students... and adults for that matter. I agree that there has to be buy-in from all parties. I wonder if assignments and homework could be downloaded from home could be helpful?