Technology Tools
Reading
ReadingPen2 - Portable scanning translator to improve reading fluency and
comprehension.
Writing
Inspiration/Kidspiration – Graphic organizers
Speaking
VoiceThread - VoiceThread is a collaborative,
multimedia slide show that holds images,
documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave
comments in 5 ways: using voice with a microphone or telephone,
text, audio file, or video.
Listening
Podcasting - using a computer to create digital audio for speaking and
listening tasks for students
Language
Visuwords – an online graphic dictionary, which shows users the
definitions of words and the connections between words.
Ilana, You found some great tools here. I especially like Visuwords as my students always prefer to use online dictionaries and this allows them to see the connections between words. It is really interesting looking and more interactive than most online dictionaries.
ReplyDeleteIlana, I think that it is great that you were able find great resources and tools for each of the five components of the ELA standard. In my classroom I create many presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint as well as Prezi for introductions of lessons and art critiques. VoiceThread is an interesting tool that I would definitely like to try in in my classroom for my presentations and critiques, Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIiana, thank you for finding these great cool tools that could enhance the 5 major components of reading. We, as a class, will learn how to use VoiceThread together and explore the use in ELA instruction. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am currently doing a project with my students using voicethread and it has been awesome. One of the many benefits is that it allows those students who may have a tough time speaking in front of a group practice what they are going to say and perfect it before it is recorded.
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