Tech tools perfect for special needs learners (and you, too!).BEST WAY TO MAKE YOURSELF HEARD This wireless voice-amplification system ensures every student can hear the teacher's voice equally well. It includes a wide choice of microphones and speakers. Our teacher-tester thought it was "perfect for the classroom where students are struggling to pay attention." www.gofrontrow.com; $1,316. Product No. 55 * [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BEST ATTENTION GETTER In vacuum or gas-filled tubes, it is a small, ring or cup-shaped device containing a powdered metal that reacts strongly to oxygen. When the tube is sealed, the getter is fired (heated) to further evacuate a vacuum tube or to remove impurities from the gas. The InterWrite SchoolPad allows you to create an interactive whiteboard An interactive whiteboard is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer’s desktop onto the board’s surface, where users control the computer using a pen, finger or other device. on any surface. "This is a great tool for keeping wandering Wandering See also Adventurousness, Bohemianism, Journey, Quest. Ahasuerus German name for the Wandering Jew. [Ger. Lit. minds focused," says our tester. www.gtcocalcomp.com; $585. Product No. 56 * BEST WEBSTER'S UPDATE The Language Master talking dictionary is ideal for emerging readers and writers. "I love the phonics phonics Method of reading instruction that breaks language down into its simplest components. Children learn the sounds of individual letters first, then the sounds of letters in combination and in simple words. guide that helps with pronunciation pronunciation: see phonetics; phonology. Pronunciation - In this dictionary slashes (/../) bracket phonetic pronunciations of words not found in a standard English dictionary. ," says a tester. "This tool can really help kids increase their vocabulary!" www.franklin.com; $129.95. Product No. 59 * [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BEST FOR WRITING WORKSHOP Inspiration 8 makes it even easier to teach organization and writing skills. "The templates are perfect to help students jump-start the writing process," says our tester. "This is a terrific tool for struggling and apprehensive students." www.inspiration.com; $69. Product No. 57 * BEST FOR LEARNING SIGHT WORDS Use the GoTalk to create talking pictures Noun 1. talking picture - a movie with synchronized speech and singing talkie motion picture, motion-picture show, movie, moving picture, moving-picture show, pic, film, picture show, flick, picture - a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and . You can record words or sentences for each square. Our tester found it easy to program and says it would be ideal for "helping kids work independently on learning sight words and community signs." www.attainmentcompany.com; $249. Product No. 58 * [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BEST FOR CENTER TIME Radius radius, in anatomy: see arm. (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) The de facto standard protocol for authentication servers (AAA servers). reads along with students through special CDs and activity cards. It's also light and portable. Teachers say they'd use it to shake up daily reading lessons. www.learningresources.com; $229. Product No. 61 * BEST FOR BUILDING READER CONFIDENCE The Readingpen scans single words or full lines of text, displays dictionary and thesaurus entries, and reads scanned words aloud. "It's great for students who get stuck on a word and won't move forward," say testers. www.readingpen.net; $279. Product No. 60 * * To learn more about Instructor's teacher-tested products, see the Teacher Action Card on page 48. |
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