All Discussions Tagged 'speech' - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T08:22:33Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=speech&feed=yes&xn_auth=noText to Speech on the iPad - GURU Finalisttag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-07:649749:Topic:8254332012-04-07T20:46:45.214ZLinda Rushhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LindaRush
<p><strong>Name and Title:</strong> Linda Rush - Technology Integration Specialist<br></br><strong>School</strong>: Notre Dame School of Dallas<br></br><strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present</strong>: Texas, USA<br></br><strong>Language in Which You Will Present</strong>: English<br></br><strong>Target Audience(s)</strong>: Teachers, support staffs, language therapists and parents</p>
<p><br></br><strong>Short Session Description</strong>: Technology can help students with reading, articulation,…</p>
<p><strong>Name and Title:</strong> Linda Rush - Technology Integration Specialist<br/><strong>School</strong>: Notre Dame School of Dallas<br/><strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present</strong>: Texas, USA<br/><strong>Language in Which You Will Present</strong>: English<br/><strong>Target Audience(s)</strong>: Teachers, support staffs, language therapists and parents</p>
<p><br/><strong>Short Session Description</strong>: Technology can help students with reading, articulation, language and communication issues using the text to speech features and voice over available on the iPad.</p>
<p><br/><strong>Full Session Description</strong>:</p>
<p> The iPad has become an important tool in teaching and as a communicating device for students - Augmented Alternative Communication (AAC). These devices are capturing educators attention and intrigue students with learning differences. Devices designed for those with communication disabilities can cost thousands of dollars. Text to speech (TTS) tools provide access for struggling readers to support decoding, vocabulary and comprehension skills.</p>
<p> The iPad enables greater levels of independence, it is motivating and it is engaging. The devices also provides students with an enhanced environment of inclusion because they are using a tool their peers use as well. My session will demonstrate the text to speech features of the iPad. I will review ways to create and use karaoke, photo talking apps, web browser for showing flash, apps for reading pdf and epud, talking teleprompter, apps for digital storytelling, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) apps and Apple voice over functionality.</p>
<p><br/><strong>Websites Associated with Your Session</strong>: <a href="http://www.rush2knowledge.com">www.rush2knowledge.com</a></p> Struggling writers / readers: Anyone used WordQ and SpeakQ?tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-02:649749:Topic:5790642011-01-02T11:02:17.549ZTricia Lockharthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/TriciaLockhart
<p>Have been quite impressed with this software which allows people to</p>
<p>1) read out loud any electronic text they can highlight - eg email, web pages, solical networking (which a human sounding voice which has expression)</p>
<p>2) suggest text and allow them to listen to and refine suggestions - including context phrases for homophones</p>
<p>3) allows teachers to create 'topic lists' from glossary of terms to further help students (by bringing words in that topic list higher up the…</p>
<p>Have been quite impressed with this software which allows people to</p>
<p>1) read out loud any electronic text they can highlight - eg email, web pages, solical networking (which a human sounding voice which has expression)</p>
<p>2) suggest text and allow them to listen to and refine suggestions - including context phrases for homophones</p>
<p>3) allows teachers to create 'topic lists' from glossary of terms to further help students (by bringing words in that topic list higher up the prediction list)</p>
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<p>Interested in any specific uses (eg short tests, gap fill type exercises) or info to compare with other prediction/read out loud software</p>
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<p>OR any observations about modern social technologies and the fact that those whose literacy is not strong may be excluded from such interaction without such software.</p>
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<p>You can download a trial from <a href="http://www.goqsoftware.com">http://www.goqsoftware.com</a></p> Speech Teacher Seeking other Speech Teacher for Student Collaborationtag:www.classroom20.com,2010-02-25:649749:Topic:4394622010-02-25T21:16:55.245ZApril Chamberlainhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AprilChamberlain
I am designing lessons with our high school speech teacher to use collaborative technology to enrich writing and speaking objectives. We are still in the designing stages but are looking for other speech classes who are interested in writing and editing speeches or debates together using Google Docs and then if possible video conference. We have h.323 video conferencing equipment and can also use Skype. Please let me know if you are interested or know someone who is. My e-mail address is…
I am designing lessons with our high school speech teacher to use collaborative technology to enrich writing and speaking objectives. We are still in the designing stages but are looking for other speech classes who are interested in writing and editing speeches or debates together using Google Docs and then if possible video conference. We have h.323 video conferencing equipment and can also use Skype. Please let me know if you are interested or know someone who is. My e-mail address is april.chamberlain@trussvillecityschools.com. We are in Trussville, Alabama (central time zone). The Great Grammar Debatetag:www.classroom20.com,2009-10-26:649749:Topic:3969842009-10-26T16:02:15.057ZMark Penningtonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MarkPennington
It seems to me that the key lines of division within grammar instruction (meaning syntax, word choice, usage, punctuation, and even spelling—a catch-all term that most English language-arts teachers use to describe the “stuff” that we “have to , but don’t want to” teach) have been drawn between those who favor <b>part to whole</b> and <b>whole to part</b> instruction. As a brief aside… isn’t this much akin to the graphophonic (phonics-based) and whole language reading debate? Anyway, here is my…
It seems to me that the key lines of division within grammar instruction (meaning syntax, word choice, usage, punctuation, and even spelling—a catch-all term that most English language-arts teachers use to describe the “stuff” that we “have to , but don’t want to” teach) have been drawn between those who favor <b>part to whole</b> and <b>whole to part</b> instruction. As a brief aside… isn’t this much akin to the graphophonic (phonics-based) and whole language reading debate? Anyway, here is my take on the assumptions of both positions:<br />
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Advocates of part to whole instruction believe that front-loading instruction in the discrete parts of language will best enable students to apply these parts to the whole process of writing. Following are the key components of this inductive approach.<br />
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1. <b>Memorization</b> of the key terminology and definitions of grammar to provide a common language of instruction.<br />
2. <b>Identification</b> of grammatical constructions leads to application.<br />
3. Familiarity with the <b>rules of grammar</b> leads to correct application.<br />
4. Teaching the <b>components of sentence construction</b> leads to application.<br />
5. <b>Distrust of one’s own oral language</b> as a grammatical filter .<br />
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Advocates of whole to part instruction believe that back-loading instruction in the discrete parts of language, as is determined by needs of the writing task, will best enable students to write fluently and meaningfully. Following are the key components of this deductive approach.<br />
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1. <b>Minimal memorization</b> of the key terminology and definitions of grammar and minimal practice in identification of grammatical constructions.<br />
2. <b>Connection to one’s oral language is essential</b> to inform fluent and effective writing.<br />
3. Reading and listening to exemplary literature and poetry provides the <b>models</b> that students need to mimic and revise as they develop their own writing style.<br />
4. <b>Minimal error analysis</b>.<br />
5. Teaching <b>writing as a process</b> with a focus on coherence will best enable students to apply the discreet parts such as subjects, predicates, parts of speech, phrases, clauses, sentences, and transitions to say something meaningful.<br />
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Of course, how teachers align themselves within the <b><a href="http://penningtonpublishing.com/blog/grammar_mechanics/the-great-grammar-debate/" target="_blank">Great Grammar Debate</a></b>is not necessarily an "either-or" decision. Most teachers apply bits and pieces of each approach to teaching grammar. I take a stab on how to integrate the inductive and deductive approaches in <b><a href="http://penningtonpublishing.com/blog/grammar_mechanics/how-to-integrate-grammar-and-writing-instruction/" target="_blank">How to Integrate Grammar and Writing Instruction</a></b>. The President's Speech to Students. Who's watching it?tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-09-04:649749:Topic:3791852009-09-04T01:15:01.411ZPeter Cincottahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PeterCincotta
My school district is allowing the principals in each school to decide if the speech will be shown to students. I think (maybe) each teacher will decide.
My school district is allowing the principals in each school to decide if the speech will be shown to students. I think (maybe) each teacher will decide. website - text to speechtag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-28:649749:Topic:3467752009-05-28T22:55:21.810Zrauchell mannhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/rauchellmann
Anyone with students that have trouble reading or need help with vocabulary words. This is a coos website that a student can work on alone. The computer will read a word or phrase for students. Check it out:<br />
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<a href="http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php?sitepal">http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php?sitepal</a>
Anyone with students that have trouble reading or need help with vocabulary words. This is a coos website that a student can work on alone. The computer will read a word or phrase for students. Check it out:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php?sitepal">http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php?sitepal</a> Does the current educational system kill creativity?tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-01-12:649749:Topic:965332008-01-12T22:41:41.795ZEsther Lojo-Escalantehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EstherLojoEscalante
I wanted to share <a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/66">this video</a> with you. Very interesting views. Do you think this is right? If so, could this be alleviated by bringing new technologies into the classroom?
I wanted to share <a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/66">this video</a> with you. Very interesting views. Do you think this is right? If so, could this be alleviated by bringing new technologies into the classroom?