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Computer Based Literacy Programs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nancy Bosch Apr 23, 2009. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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Andrew Kauffman replied to Jane Krauss's discussion Butterflies Anyone?"Are you still using skype in your classroom. This is my first year teaching 2nd grade and would love to start skyping with them as soon as possible.
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"Let's just hope the NCLB will be reauthorized and no one will be looking for drill and kill software solutions. IMO, scripted software is not the answer and may take away what little time students have with the computers in their buildings."
Tamra Lanning replied to Andrew Kauffman's discussion Computer Based Literacy Programs"Our school uses SuccessMaker which is computer based and Failure-Free Reading which is computer and paper based. We have had success with both."
"The research on computer-based reading literacy systems is pretty dismal. People keep hoping for the magic bullet that will solve AYP issues, but it just isn't out there. I know it's a tough argument to make in a world where computers seem…"
Elena replied to Andrew Kauffman's discussion Computer Based Literacy Programs"We have used Fast Forward on our campus a while back. Still have the CD's that came with the program. I found that it wasn't very successful with our students. One of the difficult things was fitting in the schedule of exposure that the…"
Andrew Kauffman replied to Andrew Kauffman's discussion Computer Based Literacy Programs"Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. We are actually looking more for a reading program that will help students increase their phonological awareness and increase English Language Learners for AYP. The programs we are looking at are possibly Fast…"
Khushboo Singh replied to Andrew Kauffman's discussion Computer Based Literacy Programs"Hi
May be you might like to checkout MathBuddy (http://www.mathbuddyonline.com). This is a math learning website whose fundamental aim is to help learners understand the underlining concepts in mathematic. The activities at math buddy are designed…"
Andrew Kauffman posted a discussionComputer Based Literacy Programs
Our corporation is currently looking at computer based literacy programs for our elementary schools (to improve our AYP goals for NCLB). My school is in the restructuring phase since we have not met AYP for the last 5 years. I would like to know if there are any fellow users that might have experience, thoughts, or reviews on any literacy computer based software. We have already looked and piloted Waterford Reading Program and are not impressed at all. Any comments would be greatly appreciated…See More
Andrew Kauffman replied to Sylvia Martinez's discussion Free ASCD e-book"This is an amazing resource for educators and administrators! I hope that people can read this book and take what they say to heart. Any comments would be welcome on how to present this appropriately to administrators, especially since I am a first…"
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