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Technology Integration For Students with
Dyslexia
Exploring the State Plan
Workshop Goals• To understand the
research supporting the use of technology in the classroom
• To develop confidence in decision-making practices which promote student success
• To gain knowledge of the classroom technologies that are useful and practical
• To understand the features of the technology rubric and flowchart
“Is it reasonable to think that technology can become the great equalizer teachers have sought over the last century?”
Julie Wood, 2004Wood, Julie M. Literacy Online: New Tools for Struggling
Readers and Writers. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2004
Preparing for Our Journey
Marc Prensky www.marcprensky.com
The Technology Plan
Just as a map shows
explorers how to reach their destinations, our teaching practices are our students’
map to academic success.
State Technology Plan’s History
• SB 866 was signed into law on June 17, 2011, by Gov. Perry.
• TEC §38.0031 requires the Texas Education Agency to establish a committee to develop a plan for integrating technology into the classroom and to provide this plan to school districts.
• Section 1: An Overview
• Section 2: Useful
Technologies
• Section 3: Methodology
• References
Technology Map
Steering Committee
• Dorina Bennett, Socorro ISD
• Jennifer Brock, Region 4 ESC
• Suzanne Carreker, Ph.D., Neuhaus
Education Center
• Virginia Gonzalez, Region 10 ESC
• Christian Hill, San Angelo ISD
Steering Committee
• Jayne Knighton, Region 10 ESC
• Sandy Maddox, Ph.D., Region 10 ESC
• Tricia Quisenberry, Scottish Rite Hospital
• Dora Rodriguez, Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD
• Brenda Taylor, Texas A&M University
• Mary Wines, Midwestern State University
An Overview of Benefits of Technology for Students
with Dyslexia
“Technology provides a bridge between
students’ current skills and the tasks they must perform.
The goal is to support students in skills not
yet mastered by providing access to
instructional/assistive technology in
conjunction with learning strategies
and targeted reading instruction.”
Hecker & Engstrom, 2005
Destination One
Using Technology to • Assist with Reading• Assist the Writing Process• Support Study Skills
Let’s Try It
Working with a partner, use “Slatebox” to create a concept map of one of the following sections:• Assist with Reading• Assist the Writing Process• Support Study Skills*Be prepared to share.
Think About It
“Educators need a thoughtful process for selecting the best technology for students as well as introducing it in a way that promotes success from the start.”
Hecker & Engstrom, 2011
Think About It
“As districts begin the task of evaluating technologies to meet the needs of diverse
learners, a thoughtful process must be in place to
ensure success.”Hecker & Engstrom, 2011
Recommended Resources
Dave Edyburn’s annual reviews of best special education technology articleshttp://pantherfile.uwm.edu/edyburn/www/http://people.uwm.edu/edyburn/what/index.html
Closing the Gaphttp://www.closingthegap.com
AT Benefits and Outcomeshttp://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3305
http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?
pageid=3305
Remember
Even though some accommodations may be
appropriate for instructional use, they may not be appropriate or
allowable on a statewide assessment. Any questions
should be directed to test.accommodations@tea.state.tx.us
A Final Thought“Enabling students with dyslexia to use and even select their own beneficial tools of technology opens the doorway to continue success as lifelong learners.”
Julie Wood, 2004Wood, Julie M. Literacy Online: New Tools for Struggling Readers and Writers. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2004
Important Points to Remember
From Section One, write down something
• that was learned,
• that was confirmed, and
• that needs clarification.
Using an Index Card
Destination Two
Useful Technology to Support Students with Dyslexia
Let’s Try ItAll computers have customizable options and settings included in the standard features of the operating systems.
• Locate the System Preferences on your Mac or the control panel in Windows.
• Locate/Explore the customizable features .
• Discuss the features within your group for 15 minutes.
Let’s Peruse• Digital Books• Text-to-Speech (TTS)• Speech-to-Text (STT)
Let’s Peruse• Concept
Mapping• Vocabulary• Web 2.0 Tools
Let’s Peruse
• Technology Available for Mobile Devices
• Organizational Apps• Reading Apps• Teaching Apps• Writing Apps
Using an Index Card
From Section Two, write down something
• that was learned,
• that was confirmed, and
• that needs clarification.
A Methodology for Providing Technology
for Students
Destination Three
Using an Index Card
From Section Three, write down something
• that was learned,
• that was confirmed, and
• that needs clarification.
Workshop Goals
• To understand the research supporting the use of technology in the classroom
• To develop confidence in decision-making practices which promote student success
• To gain knowledge of the classroom technologies that are useful and practical
• To understand the features of the technology rubric and flowchart
Stay Informed@R10dyslexia
Dyslexia Digest
Listerv
Resources• Hecker, L. and Engstrom, E. U., (2005). Assistive
Technology and Individuals with Dyslexia. Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, 3rd Edition, 657-683.
• Puckett, K. and O’Bannon, B., (2012). Technology Applications for Students with Dyslexia. Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention, 199-222.
• Wood, J. M. Literacy Online: Tools for Struggling Readers and Writers. Portsmouth, NH:Heinemann, 2004. Print.
Jo BarberELA/Dyslexia Specialist
jbarber@esc1.net956-984-6231
Marguerite HorneyAssistive Technology
Specialistmhorney@esc1.net
956-984-6264
Eunice GarzaELA Program Coordinator
egarza@esc1.net 956-984-6192
Region 1 Contacts
It is the policy of Region 10 Education Service Center not to
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or
handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as
required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 503
and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Region 10
Education Service Center will take steps to ensure that lack of
English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and
participation in all educational programs and services.
Property of Region 10 Education Service Center
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