by Brittany Brunell | Oct 15, 2014 | For Parents, General, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
I work with adolescents on social skills and noticed that concerns about relationships and safety come up often. After working at a high school for a year, I started thinking about options for health classes for the populations I work with. Some of my students take...
by Brittany Brunell | Oct 1, 2014 | Assistive Technology, For Parents, Fun Activities, General, iPad, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
I wrote a post a couple weeks back that focused on using technology to help keep students engaged in the classroom. People seemed to like that theme, so I decided to merge that idea with last week’s blog about e-readers. I’ve found some apps that let users create...
by Brittany Brunell | Sep 23, 2014 | App recommendations, Assistive Technology, iPad, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
We all know our students learn in diverse ways. Some are better visual learners, others may be hands on learners, and some are a combination. For students who are auditory learners and learn better when they hear material as opposed to reading it, I suggest using...
by Brittany Brunell | Sep 17, 2014 | Assistive Technology, iPad, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
A lot of my coworkers are setting goals for themselves this year to use more technology. One of my own goals is to use the technology I have in really fun and engaging ways. Recently, I’ve learned how to project my iPad to a larger screen. This is great for groups...
by Brittany Brunell | Sep 10, 2014 | For Parents, Fun Activities, SLP Life, Therapy Thoughts
Working with students in high school isn’t always easy. Most don’t want to be singled out and may feel like coming to speech is for little kids. I try to make an effort to get them to “buy in” even if it’s a tiny bit. One way to do this is to find interesting...
by Brittany Brunell | Sep 2, 2014 | General, Therapy Thoughts
Key Takeaways Online tools for studying offer convenience and organization. These websites are accessible for students regardless of their technology. Features include making flashcards, study guides, and collaborating with others. Various subjects and standardized...
