Welcome to the MoteCon 2022 session, "Using Mote in a Special Education Classroom," presented by Cheryl Graff. As a Mote Ambassador and Special Education teacher at Chicago Public Schools, Cheryl shares her expertise on integrating Mote in educational settings, offering invaluable insights into enhancing learning experiences for students with special needs.
• Mote enhances student engagement by providing audio feedback and instructions within Google Workspace tools.
• Digital positive postcards with Mote audio messages strengthen communication with students and their families.
• Students can use Mote for self-advocacy and goal-setting, especially in the context of IEP meetings.
• Mote facilitates collaboration among educators by allowing seamless audio communication via Google Classroom.
Cheryl Graff highlights the integration of Mote with various Google Workspace tools, which is key in her special education classroom. Here's how these tools are utilized:
Cheryl employs Mote to give audio feedback in the Google Docs comment section. This allows students to listen to feedback repeatedly, enhancing their understanding and retention. The audio comments are complemented by transcripts, aiding students who benefit from visual cues.
Incorporating audio task directions in Google Forms helps students comprehend assignments better. By using Mote for this purpose, Cheryl ensures that students can access instructions in a format that suits various learning preferences.
Mote also aids in delivering voice-to-text transcription feedback in Google Slides, providing students with clear, accessible feedback that supports their learning journey.
To foster a positive classroom environment, Cheryl creates digital postcards on Google Slides, enriched with Mote audio messages. These postcards, sent to students and their families, offer a personal touch, making them feel valued and appreciated.
Cheryl emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in her classroom. Using Mote, students are encouraged to record their progress on IEP goals and present these recordings during IEP meetings. This practice not only builds confidence but also ensures students actively participate in their learning processes.
Mote proves to be a valuable tool for collaboration among educators. Cheryl uses it to post audio announcements in Google Classroom, reaching both general education and special education students. This approach ensures that all students receive clear and consistent communication.
Cheryl Graff is a dedicated Special Education teacher and Mote Ambassador with extensive experience in educational technology. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she is passionate about leveraging tools like Mote to enhance learning experiences for students with special needs.
Hear from Mote Ambassador and Special Education teacher, Cheryl Graff, as she shares some tips and tricks for using Mote in her classroom, with her students and with her colleagues!
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