TWT2011-More+Than+Flash+and+Dash


 * Session: 43. More than Flash & Dash: Using Technology to Engage & Support Students with LD**
 * Presenters: Edina Fitzpatrick, Jeff Parker, Heather Krenzer**
 * School: The Norman Howard School**

Technology makes this an exciting time to be an educator and a learner. At The Norman Howard School, an independent school for students with learning disabilities in grades 5-12, technology is integrated across all subjects and grade levels to support our students’ learning. Whether it’s using Kurzweil to read text or Dragon Naturally Speaking to dictate writing, technology gives students the support they need to develop and demonstrate their knowledge and skills. By high school, each student is expected to have learned how to use technology to support his/her own specific learning needs. Teachers incorporate a variety of technology resources to enhance our students’ learning. SmartBoards in nearly every classroom make learning a multi-sensory experience. Students can see, hear, and manipulate content to boost their understanding and to practice skills. Three computer labs and a mobile MacBook laptop cart, as well as desktop computers located in individual classrooms, provide students with the opportunity to use a variety of software programs, access online resources, and use assistive technology throughout the school day. In this session, participants will learn about a variety of software programs and technology devices that engage and support students with learning disabilities, including: Kurzweil 3000, Ginger Spell, Dragon Naturally Speaking, LiveScribe SmartPen, Smart Notebook and Smart Response, Education City, Thinking Maps, GarageBand, iMovie, iPad, iPod Touch"
 * Description:**

After taking this workshop, participants will understand how various technologies can be used to engage and support students with learning disabilities and to apply those technologies effectively.

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 * Resources: **

Ginger Software - grammar and spell checker - http://gingersoftware.com/ Kurzweil 3000 - reading, writing, and learning software - http://www.kurzweiledu.com Thinking Maps - visual thinking tools - http://thinkingmaps.com/ Livescribe Smart Pen - record audio while writing notes - http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/education/ Education City - Language Arts, Math, Science activities for PK-6 - http://us.educationcity.com/


 * Apps for the iPad and iPod that Motivate Learners: [[file:Apps that Motivate Learners.doc]] **

Writers Studio - Students can write and illustrate their own books. $1.99 for iPad or iPod GarageBand - Students create and mix their own music, create podcasts and much more! $4.99 for iPad SonicPics - Students can turn images into custom slide show movies. $2.99 for iPad or iPod


 * Character creation web sites: [[file:Character Creation web sites.doc]] ﻿ **

Lego character creator - http://www.reasonablyclever.com/mizers.html South Park character creator - []