I would like to teach a secondary English class that would read Farewell to Arms. In this class, I would use podcasts titled FDR.firesidechat.MP3 and FDR.firesidechatpart2.mp3. I would use the first podcast to give students an idea what the culture of the time was like. The second podcast I would use to help explain the patriotism of the time. This would help students understand why Hemingway's style was so unique for the time.

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I cannot believe that I was able to create the book and the calender. I like the way we were just encouraged to "try it." I have always been scared that I would break or erase something forever. Therefore, I was never willing to just try it. I am the kind of person who will read the instructions and the books and then decided if I think I can do it. This is a new experience for me. I have decided that I have to become more "tech smart" because my 7-year-old just asked if she could have her own facebook page. Before this class, I'm not sure I really knew what the hell facebook was!

Assistative Technology

As a social worker for the mentally ill and the mentally impaired, I have used adaptive tech. I have seen several individuals get and keep employment when no one thought it was possible. I have had to fight on several clients' behalves just to get an adaptive tech evaluation. Many people do not understand the complicated process one has to go through to get adaptive tech. It is a mound of paperwork, rejection letters, evaluations and then denial by medicaid or the private insurance companies. It is a crime that we restrict the possibilities of individuals based on the denial of funding.

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