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Top 5 Tech Gadgets to Support Learning

at Home and in School

Integrating technology into learning is not something that comes naturally for many of us, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t important. Great parents and great teachers have a lot in common, perhaps most importantly, their passion for supporting growth among the children in their lives. Many parents and teachers want to use technology to improve and even increase learning for their children but don’t know where to begin. Here are my top 5 picks for gadgets that can support learning both at home and in school.

1. Microsoft WordHere is a great everyday tool that is already in many homes and classrooms today! You

might not know it but this is one of the most under-utilized software programs in education today. Most people think of Microsoft Word as simply a word processing program, but it is much more. Imaging your child using Word to listen to a text read aloud, or even to simplify a text that is too challenging to read independently! All of this is possible. Functions such as Speech-to-Textand AutoSummarize can support student learning. Click links above to learn more about how these functions can support your child!

2. LiveScribeThis gadget is revolutionary and what I love most about it is that adults use it too! Today

you can find the LiveScribe in universities and even office environments today. That means it can grow with the child and follow them all the way through their career as a student and into the working world! In a nutshell, this device is a computer inside of a pen. You can use this tool to record audio and to transfer your written notes straight to your computer. It has a USB port and is easy to connect to your home computer. The Livescribe is used in conjunction with a special notebook. The notebook is filled with “Dot Paper,” which has three icons at the bottom of each sheet: “Play, Record, Stop.” You just tap each icon when appropriate and take notes with your pen as if it were a regular old ballpoint. Later when you are near your beloved computer, you can connect your Livescribe to playback audio and to view your notes using the Livescribe Desktop Software. This software has functions that allow you to organize your notes in a variety of different ways.

3. Speech-Recognition SoftwareToday there are a variety of speech-recognition programs. One software program that is

getting a lot of hype is Dragon Naturally Speaking. This program is being used in many different fields and lucky enough for us, it is making its way into education hop on board! Dragon is a speech-recognition software program that allows you to speak words that are translated into text at a much faster rate than most people can type. One might say that using Dragon is like having a personal scribe! This technology has many implications in the classroom. This type of program can be used during writing activities to assist: hesitant writers who struggle with the mechanics of writing, English Language Learners, students with learning disabilities and students with motor limitations. This tool can be used in any classroom with student desktops, laptops, or Ipads. You can teach students to use Dragon to dictate stories, essays, notes, etc. Dragon can help students get their to trying ideas down on paper before they are forgotten. The text can then be used to support the student in writing his/her complete piece. This tool can be used in any classroom with student desktops, laptops, or Ipads. You can teach students to use Dragon to dictate stories, essays, notes, etc. Dragon can help students get their to trying ideas down on paper before they are forgotten. The text can then be used to support the student in writing his/her complete piece.

Concrete Examples of In-Classroom Use: One might say that using Dragon is like having a personal scribe — one who is extremely speedy and accurate! This technology has many implications in the classroom. This type of program can be used during writing activities to assist: hesitant writers who struggle with the mechanics of writing, English Language Learners, students with learning disabilities and students with motor limitations. Use Dragon to:

Support a student make an outline during a writing activity Support a student use greater detail during a writing activity

Support a student who struggles with spelling

Make writing accessible to all students in your classroom!

Concrete Examples of At-Home Use: You may consider using Dragon at home for a variety of reasons including:

If your child writes very slowly and homework takes FOREVER If your child is a hesitant writer

If your child struggles with the mechanics of writing

If your child has been motor limitations

If your child is a hesitant writer who is motivated by technology

4. ClickersHere is a neat tool that can help teachers keep track of the learning in their classrooms.

The tool is called a “Student Response System” but I like to refer to them as “Clickers.” A

teacher can use a class set of Clickers to get real-time data that can inform instruction. Each student has a Clicker and can use it to respond to various types of questions. Some Clickers have advanced functions such as: true/false, multiple choice, cold call and even texting! Clickers are highly engaging for students, yet also can teach them how to become more independent in their learning. I know an amazing teacher who used Clickers in his classroom and developed rules surrounding appropriate uses for students. Clickers are used to provide audible feedback for human students learning using a method called TAGteach.5. Reading Pens

A reading pen is a portable device that can scan text and read it aloud. Many reading pens also have a dictionary function where new or unknown words can be defined. A reading pen can connect to a computer so that the reader may upload the words they read after each use. Challenging words can then be stored for future use.

Reading pens are appropriate for children of all ages and even adults! Today there are many different companies who make reading pens so you can choose one that fits your child and that has a design that is age-appropriate. Reading pens are often marketed specifically for English Language Learners, students with learning disabilities, students with dyslexia or individuals who struggle with reading. All of the above would benefit from the use of a reading pen but I also propose that this tool could be used as enrichment. If your child is reading at a high level and loves a great challenge, or reading the newspaper, he/she may benefit from use of a reading pen to support vocabulary development. But it is important to ensure that the reading pen does not become a crutch. A student should always try tackling a tricky word themselves before asking for adult assistance or using a device like the reading pen. This gadget should be used as a support system but not a crutch.

Source: http://www.edvoices.com/blog/2011/11/29/5-ed-tech-classroom-gadgets/

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19 One software program that is getting a lot of hype is Dragon Naturally Speaking

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59 A student should always try tackling a tricky word themselves before asking for adult assistance or using a device like the reading pen

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