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Inclusion of Special Need Student in Computer Lab
 * Topic of Video Chat:

Purpose of Chat: To discuss with Ms. Delores Walls, the school Technology Coordinator, about the Inclusion Program of one of my special need student during Computer Lab

Description: Video Chat is a set of interactive telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously. It is also called as "visual collaboration".

Reflection: I was excited as I installed the video cam in my laptop, excited to talk and the same time see the person online. When I video chat with Ms. Walls, I just click her status and started talking. I don't need to type anymore. I saw her in her Computer Lab as we discussed about the Inclusion Program of my student. I saw the computers around her. I can do multi tasking with this tool- talking with somebody at the same time doing my computer work. This is fun and full of excitement. I need to fix myself and clean up my surrounding before accepting a chat. I need to be properly seated too. Before chatting with somebody, we need to make a list of topic/topics to discuss. It is not merely chatting to greet somebody, it is also a means of communication to reach an information. It is a free video chat. No bills to worry. For those who have this "eye ball" webcam, keep online and I will try to see you!

Technology Standards:** I. Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application //Access, evaluate, process and apply information efficiently and effectively// 1. Identify, locate, retrieve and differentiate among a variety of electronic sources of information using technology. 2. Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose 3. Organize, categorize and store information for efficient retrieval

II. Communication A. Use technology effectively and appropriate to interact electronically 1. use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats 1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal 2. Use productivity tools to publish information 3. Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online

III. Legal, Social and Ethical Issues //Demonstrate an understanding of the legal social and ethical issues related to technology use// 1. Identify ethical and legal issues using technology 2. Analyze issues related to the uses of technology in educational settings

VII. Professional Growth //Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology// 1. Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology in life long learning 2. Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of technology into instruction 3. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning