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Assistive technology and and adaptive tools can help kids with learning and attention issues. Here are common ways assistive technology and adaptive tools can help with reading, writing and more.

A new educational software program being implemented this year in our schools' extended day program is Kids College. This program is through a company named Learning Through Sports. LTD helps students with literacy, math and science. It is an adaptive program that works at each students level. Teachers do not always have the time to differentiate instruction. This program adapts to the students level and works on the gaps in their knowledge. The way the program works is that it motivates the students using their competitive nature. Student chose a team and the sport they want to play. The level they are working on is independent of their contribution to the success of the team. The team succeeds as long as the student succeeds. After answering questions they move through the levels by participating in the sport of their choice. The sports they students can play are: basketball, snowboard, golf, foosball, hockey, rugby or baseball. The video games have wonderful graphics which are attractive to the players. The program is aligned with the state standards and the common core standards. It provides reports of students success for teachers, students and parents.

Intelligent Adaptive Learning™ K-5 Math aligned to the Common Core Standards empowers students to master key math concepts

Assistive/Adaptive Technology

teaching math to adult with learning disabilities.

Adaptive learning is where software meets the student's learning needs and styles. Hopefully it will part of the curriculum and not relied on 100%. It take a "village" to raise a child.

Download or create interactive Google Earth maps that trace the movements of characters from fiction, authors' lives, or adapt it for non-fiction travel adventures. Requires installation of Google Earth.

A robust rebuttal of Prensky, Tapscott, et al's assertions that contemporary generations are more technologically proficient than their predecessors. The counter-argument is that our society has become more technological and individuals are more or less well adapted to this change. The author of this rebuttal (Pontefract) makes a case based upon logic, personal experience, and several recent research studies.

"Innovative Methodologies for 21st Century Learning, Teaching and Assessment: A Convenience Sampling Investigation into the Use of Social Media Technologies in Higher Education"

Nice information I enjoyed reading the abstract and wondering how I could adapt some of the ideas for my workflow within education.

This resource provides a multitude of fun, interactive math lessons for students of all ages. Teachers can select the specific topic that their students are working on and the website takes you to games with eye-catching graphics that assess students through interactive lessons.

19 great ideas on how to incorporate technology in the classroom. There is a mixture of activities directed towards elementary, middle, and high school students. Many of the ideas seem to relate more to younger students; however, these ideas can be adapted for older students as well.

This article shares easy ways to incorporate technology into your curriculum.