Assisted Literacy Software

In continuing with examples of assisted technology that can be found in the classroom, another example is assisted literacy software. Assisted literacy software is software that helps student develop their literacy skills.

Assisted literacy software is great for students with reading disabilities, such as dyslexia. One example that I found is Thinking Reader Software. “Thinking Reader is a software reading program designed to build the reading comprehension and vocabulary skills of fifth- through eighth-grade students. The program presents core, authentic literature that the whole class reads in a highly motivating and supportive environment” (literacyintervention.org).

 Thinking Reader Video Tutorial 

     This video is an excellent visual demonstration of using Thinking Reader. This video gives answers to what teachers like about the program, comparisons to other reading instruction tools, and effects the program has on students who have used this software.

 References:

About the Intervention - LiteracyIntervention.org, Thinking Reader Study. (n.d.). Literacy Interverntion. Retrieved March 9, 2014, from http://www.literacyintervention.org/video.asp‎

About the Intervention - LiteracyIntervention.org, Thinking Reader Study. (n.d.). About the Intervention - LiteracyIntervention.org, Thinking Reader Study. Retrieved March 9, 2014, from http://www.literacyintervention.org/thinkingreader.asp

Dell, A. G., Newton, D. A., & Petroff, J. G. (2012). Assistive technology in the classroom: enhancing the school experiences of students with disabilities (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson.