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The learning styles inventory was an interesting survey to take. I thought it was an accurate result for myself. I find when it comes to schoolwork and learning things that I would rather work alone and have something visual to look at rather than someone lecturing for the entire class. It listed some strategies I already use when studying but I found some of the others listed something I may try later. In the end, I thought it was very useful.

When it comes to the CAST website, I thought it was a very useful resource for when I become a teacher. Through //Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age//, I found it interesting to learn about the three primary brain networks. Knowing about them more specifically will allow me to adjust my teaching methods in order to create the best learning environment for my students. I think differentiated instruction is very important to use in the classroom. Now that we realize that everyone's learning styles are different, it is important for us as teachers to accommodate them so that we can give the students the best learning experience for them, not the generalized way of doing things. I would personally like to explore more about the book builder, possibly creating my own in the future.

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I learned that assistive technology has been progressing at the same rate as technology we use every day. It unfortunately isn’t used within the school system today. I personally won’t be teaching students how to play an instrument but I found the use of a joystick to help a student play his horn was amazing. I also found a cutting board that made it easier for someone who may have trouble controlling their hands to cut vegetables and I thought that was very interesting. Technology, especially if learned at a young age, gives the student the potential to go to college and become independent, both in their educational career, professional career, and everyday life. I have never personally met anyone who had to use assistive technology to help them function. From searching around on websites and looking at different videos, it has taught me there are many different kinds of assistive technology and they are getting better as time goes on. I am going into the special education program for high schools and I know that I will have to face these challenges and it is good to know what is out there and readily available for my future students.