LeapIntoLD
By LeapIntoLD
I will be sharing EdTech tools and strategies with the focus on differentiation and accommodation, as well as Assistive technology, to support the LD learner and the educators who teach them.
LeapIntoLDDec 04, 2018
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A bit of a reading instruction tangent
As a reading teacher and a technology integrator, I am passionate about getting ALL learners what they need and can benefit from
Aug 18, 202006:03
Getting Started with Assistive Tech for kids
Check out iplantes.com for more details and other posts.
Aug 13, 202007:38
To LD Parents, three tips for fostering learning at home that is beyond Academics
Apr 02, 202004:15
Classkick..again!
Check out more information in blog post at iplantes.com
Mar 23, 202004:33
Stepping back in and Talking Zoom
Getting back on board with sharing some great tools with you over the next several weeks and months. Starting out today talking about tools like Zoom to start to reach out to our kids to get engagement through video conferencing and why it might be important
Mar 17, 202005:20
Scanner app via Voice Dream Reader
Really excited to share out a new tool from developer Winston Chen creator of the Voice Dream Reader app. He has added a robust scanner to make paper accessible.
May 13, 201903:25
@Classkick
Hear some of the reasons I love this blank whiteboard style educational technology tool to provide for supports for all learners.
Feb 03, 201905:17
Sketchnotes
It’s not about art, but about visually representing information in a way that makes sense the the learner. Check out sylviaduckworth.com for some great resources.
Jan 06, 201903:56
Siri, what a student taught me
In this episode, hear what a student showed me as a way to support spelling and writing skills, along with working memory, all through speaking to Siri.
Dec 18, 201802:47
Grammarly
Grammar Checking app that works everywhere including Google Docs and on an iOS device
Dec 04, 201803:58
Pages Recording feature
This summer the productivity apps from Apple all gained the ability to add audio recording. In this episode I will share how it will support a student with dyslexia and visual processing challenges prepare for an upcoming test.
Oct 31, 201804:09
TacScreen
Multi sensory overlay for tablets to enhance students interactions.
Oct 26, 201802:17
PAR/uPAR: Protocol for Accommodations in Reading
How to determine if audible content impacts comprehension. Based on the work by Dr. Denise DeCoste and Linda Bastiani Wilson, The part is a systematic assessment process to determine if audible text impacts comprehension and factoring in is there a difference between human voices and digitized voices. See DonJohntson.com uPar for more information.
Oct 08, 201805:06
LearningAlly.org
A more cost effective way to access texts read with a human voice for those with learning differences.
Sep 30, 201801:32
Bookshare.org
Learn about the free service of Bookshare.org to provide accessible text to those with learning disabilities in visual and auditory format for free.
Sep 22, 201802:33
LDTech Intro
Just saying hello
Sep 22, 201800:44