While I train students to use a wide variety of technology tools, it's all about identifying the appropriate tools and features for the individual. Here’s a brief list of beneficial services, tools and apps:
Reading:
- Don Johnson" Snap&Read Universal Chrome extension
- Resources for Digital Text: BookShare, Learning Ally, Blio, Audible.com, YouTube, Read2Go
- Reading Assistance for Digital Text: BeeLine Reader ; Don Johnston Snap&Read
- Early Literacy: Endless Reader
- Chrome extension: Co:Writer Universal & Snap&Read Universal
- Auditory processing / following directions: School of Multi-Step Directions (iPad)
- Scanning and OCR: Prizmo
- Graphic Organizer and Mind Mapping: Inspiration & Kidspiration & Inspiration Maps for iPad
- Speech recognition (speech-to-text): Mac Dictation; Dragon Naturally Speaking
- Writing / notetaking: OneNote, LiveScribe SmartPen & sticky notes, Evernote, Notability (iPad)
- Math: Panther Math Paper, ModMath; Motion Math (Delightful instructional games for K-6)
- Typing Assistance: Don Johnson Co:Writer; Co:Writer Chrome Extension; Word Q
- Time Management: TimeTimer: watches, clocks & app
- Integrated reading/writing tools: Don Johnston Solo
- Vocabulary: Visual Thesaurus ; Quizlet
- Chrome extensions for reducing distractions: Stayfocused, Focus 45
- Apps for building focus / time on task: 30/30; Forest
Noteworthy publishers and software companies:
- The Critical Thinking, Co.: books, and software
- Binary Labs: iPad apps
- Bytes of Learning: UltraKey 6 keyboarding software
- 22Learn Software: Early Literacy apps
- FizzBrain: Excellent early literacy apps -made by teachers
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