2. Technology as a Tool for Visual Learners who Need Extra Help Becca Arnold Website http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/bec casclass http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/bec casclass http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/bec casclass

3. Introduction 40% of all students are visual learners40% of all students are visual learners Visual learners learn by seeing or writing pictures or words.Visual learners learn by seeing or writing pictures or words. Visual learners use images and color to increase their retention of material.Visual learners use images and color to increase their retention of material. Many teachers' and instructors' teaching styles do not include many visual aids, but rather are often strict, traditional lecture.Many teachers' and instructors' teaching styles do not include many visual aids, but rather are often strict, traditional lecture.

4. Summary Of What I found Websites offer lessons great for the visual learnerWebsites offer lessons great for the visual learner –Lessons explained –Graphics and pictures present –Practice to evaluate understanding –Teachers can use internet as a resource –Parent and child interaction

5. Summary of What I found Children gain a better understanding of informationChildren gain a better understanding of information Children feel motivated to learnChildren feel motivated to learn Children can feel confident in their abilitiesChildren can feel confident in their abilities Children can take ownership for their workChildren can take ownership for their work Children can engage themselves in different kinds of learningChildren can engage themselves in different kinds of learning

6. Detail Findings Math is a subject that requires lots of repetition and practice.Math is a subject that requires lots of repetition and practice. Math StoriesMath Stories –Provides step-by-step explanation of concepts –Ex. Use of patterns and how to arrive at an answer –Practice problems available –http://www.mathstories.com/strategies_find _pattern.htm. http://www.mathstories.com/strategies_find _pattern.htmhttp://www.mathstories.com/strategies_find _pattern.htm

7. You can find a pattern. 3) SOLVE: Look at the numbers in the pattern. 3 = 1 + 2 (starting number is 1, add 2 to make 3)You can find a pattern. 3) SOLVE: Look at the numbers in the pattern. 3 = 1 + 2 (starting number is 1, add 2 to make 3)

8. Detail Findings Grammar lessons have the ability to be a bit dull and boring (although important)Grammar lessons have the ability to be a bit dull and boring (although important) Wacky Web TalesWacky Web Tales –Offers explanation on parts of speech –Provides practice by offering mad libs –Pick topics that interest the child –Easy steps to print –E-mail with friends –http://www.eduplace.com/tales/ http://www.eduplace.com/tales/

9. Learn to Be a Rock Star (insert parts of speech)Learn to Be a Rock Star (insert parts of speech) your name… Samyour name… Sam Adjective… FriendlyAdjective… Friendly musical instrument…Flutemusical instrument…Flute large number…1,000,000large number…1,000,000

10. Detail Findings Reading fun and interesting books is a great way for children to retain informationReading fun and interesting books is a great way for children to retain information Schools have a limited selectionSchools have a limited selection Assigned books may provide little motivationAssigned books may provide little motivation Certain books are not on the level of the studentCertain books are not on the level of the student

11. Book Adventure Book AdventureBook Adventure –Safe and easy registration –Questioning in order to find a just right book –Sites to order books or places to pick them up –Discussion about each books –Quizzes about the book –Points earned on a child’s account serves as a motivator http://www.bookadventure.org http://www.bookadventure.org

12. Book Adventure (eg.) Bailey Bookmark will help find the book that's just right for you! You can take a quiz, earn points, and get prizes.Bailey Bookmark will help find the book that's just right for you! You can take a quiz, earn points, and get prizes. The Prizes you choose are up to you! These great games make learning fun. Invite your parents to play with you.The Prizes you choose are up to you! These great games make learning fun. Invite your parents to play with you. Rex has dropped off these useful resources to help you read better. Almanac, Dictionaries, and more! Rex has dropped off these useful resources to help you read better. Almanac, Dictionaries, and more!

13. Franklin Institute Along with reading, science is another important part of education for elementary age children.Along with reading, science is another important part of education for elementary age children. Taught using a hands-on- approachTaught using a hands-on- approach LimitedLimited –Resources –Money –Time

14. Franklin InstituteFranklin Institute –Access all scientific topics –Access to famous inventors or contributors –Offers information regarding exhibits –Uses videos or webcasts –Shows pictures –Provides experiments –http://sln.fi.edu/learn.html http://sln.fi.edu/learn.html

15. Franklin Institute Living Things in The News Keep current with the latest science news.Living Things in The News Keep current with the latest science news. The Science Daily Magazine update offers the most recent developments in life science.The Science Daily Magazine update offers the most recent developments in life science.

16. Scanning Can Help Visual Learners This next slide is an image scanned to the power point courtesy of an education catalogueThis next slide is an image scanned to the power point courtesy of an education catalogue By clicking on this next slide you will connect to the inspiration homepageBy clicking on this next slide you will connect to the inspiration homepage This site provides technology for the visual learnerThis site provides technology for the visual learner Just click and find out…Just click and find out…

18. Follow Up Action Plan Search engine dedicated to these types of sitesSearch engine dedicated to these types of sites –Library of working sites –Divided by subject, level, and age –Create an account to keep record of children’s work and progress

19. Follow Up Action Plan States and schools allocate money for technologyStates and schools allocate money for technology Time is made for students to learn necessary tools in order to access sitesTime is made for students to learn necessary tools in order to access sites Teachers offer alternatives to lecturesTeachers offer alternatives to lectures Teachers assign sites for homeworkTeachers assign sites for homework Teachers, tutors, and parents have a common referenceTeachers, tutors, and parents have a common reference

20. Appendix http://www.pssc.ttu.edu/techhort/lasrvy/vs_vr. htmhttp://www.pssc.ttu.edu/techhort/lasrvy/vs_vr. htmhttp://www.pssc.ttu.edu/techhort/lasrvy/vs_vr. htmhttp://www.pssc.ttu.edu/techhort/lasrvy/vs_vr. htm http://www.mathstories.com/strategies_find_p attern.htmhttp://www.mathstories.com/strategies_find_p attern.htmhttp://www.mathstories.com/strategies_find_p attern.htmhttp://www.mathstories.com/strategies_find_p attern.htm http://www.eduplace.com/tales/http://www.eduplace.com/tales/http://www.eduplace.com/tales/ http://www.amazon.comhttp://www.amazon.comhttp://www.amazon.com http://www.bookadventure.orghttp://www.bookadventure.orghttp://www.bookadventure.org http://sln.fi.edu/learn.htmlhttp://sln.fi.edu/learn.htmlhttp://sln.fi.edu/learn.html Click here for more references ArnoldBeccaIAB1.docClick here for more references ArnoldBeccaIAB1.doc ArnoldBeccaIAB1.doc Research PaperResearch PaperPaper

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