Using Technology as a Resource for Learning

Using Technology As A Remedial Resource to Improve Student Learning : 

Using Technology As A Remedial Resource to Improve Student Learning Jennifer Pena

What are the options? : 

What are the options? Variety of tools available to assist in remediating problems in reading and writing Low cost, downloadable, and portable

Writing : 

Writing Spelling Processing Attention/focus Vision Disability Motivation

WordComplete : 

WordComplete RJ Cooper specializes in a large variety of assistive technology products Intended for use by individuals with difficulty spelling and/or typing Completes the word for you Windows programs including Vista Does not work with Macs Voice prompts Download free for 14 days

Intellikeys : 

Intellikeys Modified keyboards Physical, visual or cognitive disabilities ELL USB

Alphasmart : 

Alphasmart Portable Note-taking Essays Reports Multiple files Download to computer with USB Print from home or school Battery and AC adapter

Reading : 

Reading Decoding, comprehension, and focus can make reading a struggle for students.

Text To Speech : 

Text To Speech Screen is read aloud Often supports Braille Opportunity to read the same version of textbooks as the general population Able to use the Internet, email, and software JAWS, Window Eyes, eReader

iPod : 

iPod MP3 Novels Participation in the general education curriculum

Study Skills : 

Study Skills One of the most difficult aspects of school for many students is study skills and organization. This impacts success in all content areas.

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Any Content Area- printed, electronic, or on the Web Study Skills - highlighting, text circle tools, voice notes, outlines, study guides, word lists Improves reading comprehension and retention Decoding- reads the words aloud in clear, humanlike, speech, while a patented dual highlighting feature adds visual reinforcement

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Writing and Self-Editing Tools – as students type, the software speaks each letter or word Independent Test Taking –reads questions and answers aloud, allows students to type answers onto the image of a scanned test Webinars for implementation On-site Training

Math : 

Math Because Math builds on prior knowledge, it is essential that students have a firm foundation in the basics.

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Adjust settings based on the student’s needs Change difficulty levels as progress is made Progress reports Questions are never the same "Talk Math" boards for students with communication disorders Words for Numbers Count Compare Sequence Math Facts Money Number Line Fractions

Talking CalculatorORION TI-36X : 

Talking CalculatorORION TI-36X Based on TI-36X from Texas Instruments Junior high algebra to college calculus Clear, high-quality speech Over 127 scientific functions Large, tactile keys Backspace/correction key                                 Earphone for private use AC adapter College Board Tests: AP, SAT and PSAT/NMSQT

Additional Assistive Technology Resources : 

Additional Assistive Technology Resources The Alliance for Technology Access Family Guide to Assistive Technology Abledata Nock Online RESNA NATE ED.GOV NATRI

Reflection : 

Reflection While I use a variety of assistive technology devices as a special education teacher, I learned about new and useful tools that would be helpful to my students. If I did this assignment again, I might focus in on one software/device and go into greater detail rather than covering a broad spectrum of tools. This information would be useful in a classroom curriculum by making the content accessible to students with a variety of learning needs. Students with disabilities, ELL and struggling learners can all benefit from assistive technology.