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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN EMERGENT
LITERACYAnna EncaperaOliver Washington
WHAT IS EMERGENT LITERACY?
Emergent literacy is a gradual process that takes place over time from birth - until a child can read and write in what we consider to be a conventional sense. This is an important process involving the development of language and concepts, especially as they begin to be linked together. This may include listening and speaking, signing, using objects, pictures, gestures, or any combination of ways in which a child understands interprets experiences.
http://literacy.nationaldb.org/index.php/early-emergent-literacy/http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/emergent-literacy
EMERGENT LITERACY VIDEO
Emergent literacy has also been defined as “reading and writing knowledge and behavior of children who are not yet conventionally literate” (Emerging Literacy Views and Practices, 2005).
TEXTURED BOOKS
Textured books allow children to explore reading while also exploring their
sense of touch. This is important as children are
still very sensory-driven at this point in life and this
can help to connect words to objects.
PAGE TURNERS/FLUFFERS
These devices are used to help students turn their pages. This can range from
items such as erasers to specialty items. This is a particularly important device as students can get very frustrated if they
are not able to easily turn pages.
REBUS BOOKS
This kind of book allows students to read by replacing words with
pictures. This is important as it can further the
connections of objects to words. This is also quite
useful as it helps to empower children as they
can follow along with a finger and fill in the words for parents or other adults
who are reading with them.
TOOBALOO
Uses
The toobaloo is used to help students hear themselves
speaking softly. This is particularly useful for students learning
about vowel and consonant sounds so they can decipher if they are using the
correct sounds. This tool increases
comprehension as the students can see and hear what they
are reading.
TOOBALOO VIDEO
The toobaloo is a very important tool as can be observed in this video.
BOOKWORM
The bookworm is a device that is used to expose
students to books visually and with audio. The parent
or teacher can record themselves reading the
book. Then, the student is able to read along while the
recording plays. This is valuable as the students get a full experience and can go back as many times as they
want to reread and to re-listen to previous pages.
BOOK STANDS
Book stands increase the size of text when students are close to the book by bringing the book closer to the student. This technology also helps eliminate postural fatigue.
WORDLESS PICTURE BOOKS
Wordles
s pictu
re book
s
are pure
picture b
ooks
(Hillman 1995). “
High
quality w
ordles
s book
s
tell it a
ll”( Lu
kens,
1995)
Wordless
books that
contain minimal text
such as books
with one word
like “Oink”(Geisert
1991)• Books that
include words for
sound, such
as the city
(Florian,199
2)
Picture, one word, or minimal text books
offer surprising variety in topics, themes, &
levels of complexity & difficulty
WORDLESS PICTURE BOOKS CONT’D
Rationale for using wordless
picture connects visual
literacy(learning to interpret
images)
Cultural literacy( learning the
characteristics & expectations
of social groups)
Literacy with print( learning to read &
write language)
These linkages of wordless
books support various
literacy skills
ACTIVITY
Making wordless picture books in groups. Split classroom in two with two minute time-limit. After creating story, groups will share story with the class.
ELECTRONIC BOOKS E-READERS-ASSISTIVE & INSTRUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Electronic books, e-readers, or iRead by Apple are innovative dialogical reading methods that are used to promote language development in children. These electronic applications utilize
animations, graphics, sound, language, speech, and sound effects to foster reading
literacy in children.
IPAD-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY APPS FOR MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
IPAD-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY APPS FOR MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
MOVE AND SIT CUSHION-SENSORY STRATEGY RESOURCE
Move-n-sit cushion
Move-n-sit junior wedge cushion
The Move n Sit cushion is a triangular wedge shaped cushion designed to promote correct seated posture. The wedge shape is particularly helpful for children who have low muscle tone and tend to sit with a slumped posture. These cushions are also an effective way to provide children with regulating sensory input while they remain seated. Effective with students who are fidgety, seem lethargic, and need stimulation to increase & ability to focus on task. (Cammie Vodicka, Douglas County School District Occupational Therapist)
BIG BOOKS
Over-sized picture
books with enlarged pictures and text. Help children connect cultural & visual literacy meanings through text and pictures. Ideal
for
using with smaller or large groups.
Age-
appropriate storytelling and illustrations to challenge & increase children literacy
and handling of books.
Quality construction, illustrations, and textures that teach children the
purpose of literacy
through reading(how books works)
POWER POINT E-BOOKS
Power-point E-books are an easy
way to make accessible books. This presentation application/tool
combines animation,
graphics, sound effects, and
speech.
CONCLUSION
Emergent Literacy provides low, mid, and high-tech assistive &instructive devices to assist students with sensory concentration and posture issues, cultural and social
struggles, visual impairment, and multiple cognitive and physical disabilities. These assistive and instructive resources
are being utilized by educators, parents, and life care facilities to promote emergent literacy and various life skills
to redress & manage socio-behavioral challenges as they begin to navigate the various institutions of learning
throughout the emergent literacy cycle.
SOURCES
http://literacy.nationaldb.org/index.php/early-emergent-literacy/Emerging Literacy Views and Practices: Results from a National Survey of Headstart Teachers, 2005. Authors: Leanne S. Hawken, Susanne S. Johnston, and Andrea P. Mcdonnellhttp://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/Learning-Technology/Bookwormhttp://www.learning-loft.com/products/toobaloohttp://nashvillepubliclibrary.org/bringingbookstolife/2013/08/12/reading-with-pictures-rebus-books/http://www.nationalautismresources.com/movin-sit.htmlhttp://www.lifeskills4kids.com.au/product/move-n-sit-cushion/http:// pathstoliteracy.org http://sites.google.com/a/desdk12.org/cammievodicka/sensory-strategies-for-the-classroomApps4stages.wikispaces.com/file/view/ASD
SOURCES
Apps4stages.wikispaces.com/file/view/ASD http://www.wiu.edu/itlc/ws/ws1/litfound_3.phpEarly Childhood Education Journal, Vol. 29 No. 3 Spring 2002, Using Wordless Picture Books to Support Emergent Literacy