Class 2

Today in class we created our own grid using the app Prologuo2Go. Our grid selection was designed for a student we named 'Sam'. After reviewing the case study we planned and organized the major categories and sub groupings on paper before actually using the iPad. We thought about the potential student -his likes and dislikes, his environments and people he interacts with when determining what categories were necessary. However, we were anxious to begin and eager to use the app on the iPad. So we started after we had a good outline on paper.

I thought using the app looked pretty simple, but this was before I had tried it out. It took time and was easy to use but hands on experience is much better than observing others using it. Each of us in the group took the chance to create some of the categories and sub groupings. Even though we were given a couple of hours to work on this project, we agreed that more time could be put into this especially after testing it out with the student; finding out what worked, what needs to be added or revised. We tried to make sure we included a couple of statements under each category. When we reviewed our grid over we noticed that many of the categories only had questions with just a few statements. Its important to remember that students' using Prologuo2Go need to have conversation statements that they would use not only with teachers and parents but with their friends too. We then thought about how grade 6 children talk with their parents, friends and teachers. We added comments like, "That's awesome!" or "I already cleaned my bedroom."

In the afternoon we presented our grids to the class. It was great to see all groups selections and the different categories and folders within each. You certainly find that there are numerous ways to organize the grids. Prologuo2Go is an excellent app and worth the $200.00!