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TEACHER'S
PICKS
Tech tools perfect for special needs
learners (and you, too!)
BEST FOR
LEARNING SIGHT WORDS
Use the VoicePod sleek new communication
tool to create talking picture schedules,
give directions for assignments, greet
people, or create sentences. Our tester
found it extremely easy to program,
and said it would be ideal to "help
kids work independently on learning
sight words and community signs."
www.attainmentcompany.com;
$59.
BEST WEBSTER'S UPDATE
Franklin's Speaking Master talking dictionary
is ideal for emerging readers and writers.
"Loved the phonics guide that helps
with pronunciation, said one tester.
"This would be great for ELL students."
OR "This tool can really help kids increase
their vocabulary!"
www.franklin.com;
$129.95.
BEST
WAY TO MAKE YOURSELF HEARD
The Front Row Pro wireless voice amplification
system ensures every student can hear
the teacher's voice equally well. Includes
a wide choice of microphones and speakers.
Our tester thought this system was "perfect
for the classroom where students are
struggling to pay attention."
www.gofrontrow.com;
$1316.
BEST ATTENTION GETTER
The InterWrite SchoolPad allows teachers
to create an interactive whiteboard
on any surface in their classroom. Use
the SchoolPad to digitally annotate
over a prepared lesson, website, or
any software program. "This is a great
tool for keeping wandering minds focused,:
says our tester.
www.gtcocalcomp.com;
$585.
BEST FOR
WRITING WORKSHOP
Inspiration 8's makes it even easier
to teach organization and writing skills.
"The templates are perfect to help students
jumpstart the writing process," said
one tester. "This is a terrific writing
tool for struggling and apprehensive
students."
www.inspiration.com;
$69.
BEST FOR
BUILDING READER CONFIDENCE
The Readingpen scans single words or
full lines of text, displays dictionary
and thesaurus entries, and reads scanned
words aloud. "It's great for students
who get stuck on a word and won't move
forward," says testers.
www.readingpen.com ;
$279.
BEST FOR
CENTER TIME
Radius reads along with students through
special DS and activity cards. It's
also light and portable. Teachers say
they'd use it to shake up daily reading
lessons.
www.LearningResources.com;
$229. |
