Assistive Technology


Technology is incorporated into my daily lessons. The technology tools I choose are designed for students of all learning levels. The two I use the most are PebbleGo and Khan Academy. Both programs have assistive technology embedded because they are designed to meet their ability level and they both have audio and visual capabilities.

PebbleGo has books for every genre. There are books on animals, biographies, and even informational articles, just to name a few. Students have the choice of reading the book independently, read with a classmate, or listen to the audiobook while they follow along. PebbleGo offers books on reading levels for grades K-3.

            Khan Academy offers support in math. I control what goes into each student’s portfolio. For example, my enrichment students might be working on third and fourth grade math skills, while my intervention students might need first and second grade math skills. Khan Academy offers videos for specific lessons and has online tools available. A student must master a specific skill before leveling up to the next mission. I can check their status at any time to see what they have mastered, or if they need additional support on a particular skill.

What’s great is that the students can access both programs from home through our school’s website.


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