How Can We Use Technology To Raise The Bar in Special Education classrooms?

Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Special Education Educator, Lauren Pittman to discuss how technology can be used in the classroom to assist in teaching our exceptional learners. About Lauren Pittman My name is Lauren Pittman and I am a special education teacher at Holly Springs Elementary in Canton, GA.I am graduate of Berry College in Rome, GA home of the largest and most beautiful college campus in the world (30,000 acres to be exact).I am entering my 10th year of teaching and my 10th year of special education. Special education is my passion and helping my students have an uplifting education experience is my life’s joy. Over the last year, I was named a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Surface Expert and a PBS DigitalLearning Innovator.I have flipped my classroom with the help of OneNote, the OneNote Learning Tools and the Windows Surface Pro 3.Through the incredible journey of the last year, I have watched my students grow and learn with the use of these tools. We have a new saying in my classroom, “sky’s the limit.” Links of interest Twitter: @PittmansPlace Read Lauren's Blog on Microsoft Education https://blogs.office.com/2016/04/19/learning-tools-are-a-game-changer-for-my-special-education-students/#QT7smxdE0bXPdWGI.97 Get Technology Tips from Lauren at Education.Microsoft.com https://education.microsoft.com/getTrained/tipsfromlauren About the MIE Spotlight Series Podcast The MIE Spotlight Series is a co-branded educational podcast produced in collaboration between the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network and Microsoft Education. Hosted by Jeff Bradbury, the MIE Spotlight series focuses on innovative thinking and teaching that incorporates cutting-edge technology being deployed in classrooms.  For more information on the Microsoft Innovative Educator program, please visit: http://education.microsoft.com Subscribe Today! Website: http://www.TeacherCast.net/MIESpotlight iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/MIEAudio YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/MIEVideo Contact the Show Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast Email: [email protected] Voice Mail: <a...