Discussion Board

Brainstorm some ways to help Beth gain confidence in reading. Consider the AT continuum in your response. Read your peers' comments. Did any responses cause you to think differently or approach the task in a different way?

What tools do you recommend for Dave?

Students who struggle to read often have a hard time with reading comprehension. Some students are not fluent readers because they do not know their sight words. When students cannot read fluently they often struggle.

Which of the three do you prefer? Why? Which might you use? Would they be useful in your classroom? Respond to at least one of your peer’s comments.

Watch 4 of the video clips posted here (they are all very short).  Be sure to include at least 2 from the AT in Action Series and 2 from the AssistiveWare website. Post your reactions to the videos.  List the videos you watched (person's name & primary tech tools). In 1 or 2 sentences explain how

What do you recommend to help Dave be successful?

Which of the three do you prefer? Why? Which might you use? Would they be useful in your classroom? Respond to at least one of your peer’s comments.

Think about one of your students (past or present) who seems to struggle to read. What does this look like to you? Who is the student? What grade/subject is he in? What type of assignment is he required to do and how is he struggling? Write a short paragraph that describes the student using the SETT

You have explored Newsela as a student. Revisit it using your teacher eyes. Consider: Is it a tool you would use? What are you initial reactions based on this exercise? How do you think your students would respond? Are your students using it now? If so, what do they think?

Need help from a friend? Looking for feedback on your ideas? What to share how you are feeling as you learn about these tools? Use this space to express any comments, questions, or concerns you may have.