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E-Portfolio EDUT-521 ASHLEY DELANY 12/11/14 Evaluating Tools For each AT Tool, please discuss the following in your e-portolio Describe the tool: Advantages: Disadvantages Cost: Resources for assistance (ex: Websites, links to pamphlets on how to use the tools etc): Evaluating AT Tools (Week 1) How to Choose the Right Technology for Your Classroom and Students (See WATI Website) Consider tools that are… AT for Reading: Learning to Read 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. Advantages: Students think they are playing a game Disadvantages: Can get repetitive Cost: about $80 Publisher: Sopris West Available through most book distributors (Amazon, Barnes&Noble.com, etc…) AT for Reading: Reading to Learn Scholastic News- daily news and current events for kids. Advantages: Students love to read the articles and see the pictures. They often draw text-to-self connections. Disadvantages: There is a cost for this magazine, but our PTA sponsors all classrooms at my school. Available online or in print form through Scholastic.com AT for Math 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. Advantages: Forces students to think spatially to solve math problems ( a task that is very difficult for some) Disadvantages: After years of playing, the games are very similar and students get bored. Can be used on a variety of devices, including tablets, desktop computers, and laptops. “Homework” can be assigned, if wanted. Available through the MIND Research Institute for schools only. AT Tools for Low Incidence Disabilities (Wk 4) For each AT Tool, please discuss the following in your e-portolio Describe the tool: Advantages: Disadvantages Cost: Resources for assistance (ex: Websites, links to pamphlets on how to use the tools etc): The SAMR Model (Wk 5) Collaboration Plan 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.