Strengths and Weaknesses

If I could choose my title for this Blog, I would just title it weaknesses. As I have gone over the standards I have learned that I don't have strengths when it comes to technology. I am a pre-novice or novice for most of the UNI standards. I do have areas that are better than others. They would be that I can operate a computer system. I can create files and organize documents, pictures, and etc. I can also back them up on a simple thumb drive. I know word processing programs, and I can do some work with spreadsheets. Those are areas that i could definately improve on, but have the most knowledge. There are many areas that I could improve on, but the two I chose for this assignment are troubleshooting (I didn't even know what that word meant. I had to look it up at dictionary.com), and adaptive assistive devices for students with special needs.
I often encounter problems with computers and other technological material. My main solution is to do something else instead. For exmaple, I can't work a comcast remote control. I have never had cable until just recently. I just barely learned how to turn the t.v. on and scroll through the guide. Prior to my "awakening", I would just have somebody else turn on the television, or I would just find something else to do. I don't want this to be the case in my classroom. I want to be able to at least fix basic computer problems without having to look like an idiot by calling a specialist for a minor problem that sometimes just has to do with clicking a button. I have found a website that could help me with this. I found it via delicious. It is located at www.computerhope.com/basic.html. The URL describes this website perfectly. This will give you some basic troubleshooting strategies to try when you have various problems. It could be considered like an online tutorial.
The next goal I have would be able to help students with disabilities work different assistive technology to help them function better in the classroom. Because we live in an age where all students are integrated into the classroom, regardless of their level of functioning, it is imperative that teachers know what assistive devices are out there, how they can help students with disabilities, and how to work these devices. I found a website called RehabTool.com. This websites does exactly those three things that I just listed. It even has an online forum if you have any questions, or need any feedback. It seems like a great resource for teachers to help students with disabilities.