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EDUT-521
ASHLEY DELANY
12/11/14
Evaluating Tools
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For each AT Tool, please discuss the following in your
e-portolio
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Describe the tool:
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Advantages:
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Disadvantages
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Cost:
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Resources for assistance (ex: Websites, links to
pamphlets on how to use the tools etc):
Evaluating AT Tools
(Week 1)
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How to Choose the Right Technology for Your
Classroom and Students (See WATI Website)
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Consider tools that are…
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AT for Reading:
Learning to Read
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KPALS (Kindergarten Peer Assisted Literacy
Strategies): a 20-week program that helps ensure
students are getting a solid foundation in early
reading skills. *Used for intervention as well.
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Advantages: Students think they are playing a game
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Disadvantages: Can get repetitive
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Cost: about $80
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Publisher: Sopris West
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Available through most book distributors (Amazon,
Barnes&Noble.com, etc…)
AT for Reading:
Reading to Learn
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Scholastic News- daily news and current events for
kids.
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Advantages: Students love to read the articles and see
the pictures. They often draw text-to-self connections.
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Disadvantages:
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There is a cost for this magazine, but our PTA sponsors
all classrooms at my school.
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Available online or in print form through
Scholastic.com
AT for Math
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ST Math (Spatial-Temporal Math): game- based instructional
software, designed to boost comprehension and proficiency in
math. Students follow Jiji the penguin through various levels
of “games” all based on state standards.
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Advantages: Forces students to think spatially to solve math
problems ( a task that is very difficult for some)
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Disadvantages: After years of playing, the games are very
similar and students get bored.
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Can be used on a variety of devices, including tablets, desktop
computers, and laptops. “Homework” can be assigned, if
wanted.
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Available through the MIND Research Institute for schools
only.
AT Tools for Low Incidence
Disabilities (Wk 4)
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For each AT Tool, please discuss the following in your
e-portolio
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Describe the tool:
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Advantages:
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Disadvantages
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Cost:
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Resources for assistance (ex: Websites, links to
pamphlets on how to use the tools etc):
The SAMR Model
(Wk 5)
Collaboration Plan
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I plan to share this e-portfolio with parents, teachers,
and other staff on my classroom website. The link will
be included on the signature line of my emails, as well
as on any information sent home. Teachers and staff
can access the website by following the link available
to them next to my personal information on the school
Haiku page.