Kathryn Abbs

Adaptive or Assistive
Technology/Teacher
Productivity/Innovative Uses
CSN Education Department, EDU 214
07 July 2022
• Text to speech: Students with reading
comprehension difficulties can use this
tool to exercise reading independently.
• Voice comments: Express ideas,
provide instructions, give feedback or
answer questions using audio recording.
• It allows students to edit and embellish
assignments to their liking and the
teacher's requirements.
• Kami can be used for science
assignments when labeling things such
as diagrams and pictures.
• The basic plan is free, the teacher plan
is $99 per year, and the school district
plan is custom pricing and requires a
quote.
• https://www.kamiapp.com/
• Flip is a free video discussion app where curious minds connect in safe, small groups to share videos,
build community, and learn together.
• Flip grid was acquired by Microsoft, and it is now free to use with a google or Microsoft account.
• A virtual walk-through gallery or exposition on students’ projects.
• Flip grid can also be used to appreciate students’ work.
• Teachers are allowed to post students’ work and others from other classrooms can be invited.
• https://info.flip.com/
• Play in class or online for quizzes, brain
breaks, reviews, and more.
• You'll find almost 1 million teacher-made
games to play for free.
• All teachers who sign up are welcome to
publish their games for everyone else to
enjoy and students will not be limited to only
one game.
• Allows for students to learn through
something that may interest them.
• Baamboozle is a game-style learning platform
that works online to offer accessible and fun
interactivity for the class and beyond.
• Bamboozle price: Basic – free, Yearly -
$59.88, Monthly $7.99
• https://www.baamboozle.com/
• Teachers can track whole class and individual
progress. They can also assign specific lessons.
• This software can be used in the classroom to
aid those teachers and students with
comprehension "Students work on adaptive
exercises in phonics, word recognition, and
comprehension."
• Free Edition: For all teachers Discover the most
engaging phonics & comprehension program to
help your students learn how to read at their
own pace.
• Students journey through different worlds,
collecting badges and unlocking stories. The
vocabulary-rich stories teach students about
nature and animals in engaging and fun ways.
• https://www.lalilo.com/
• Inspire a lifetime of reading & discovery with
our award-winning digital library.
• Our ever-expanding library and enrichment
tools boost reading and critical thinking skills.
• Engage every type of reader with Read-To-Me
books, audiobooks, graphic novels and more.
• Build vocabulary and reading skills with
Dictionary Lookup, fun word games and
quizzes.
• With books that range from ages five to
twelve, the student will benefit from being
able to ready at their own pace while working
for improvement.
• Basic(free): 1 book a day | Unlimited
($9.99/month or $79.99/ year): 40k books,
audiobooks, and videos | Free for educators
• https://www.getepic.com/
• Never struggle with lesson planning again. Your plans are available
anywhere and are simple to create.
• Attach files, Common Core Standards, print, export to Word or PDF, share
with colleagues.
• Basic: Free | Premium: $25 per year (group discounts available)
• Depending on the plan selected, the lesson plan can be shared among
teachers to receive feedback and collaborate to ensure the most effective
lesson for the students.
• Beneficial to help teachers stay organized. It can be used for any lesson,
resulting in time savings.
• https://www.planbookedu.com/
• Say goodbye to reply-all emails and paper sign up sheets. Save time with online sign ups.
• Manage parent teacher conferences, class parties, book fairs, PTA-PTO volunteers, wish lists and more.
• Organize donations, event volunteers, schedules, fundraisers, raffles, carnivals and more.
• Free automated reminders help participants keep up with their responsibilities, saving you time and
money.
• Using this program can help create better communication between teachers and parents. As well as for
sign up sheets for supplies needed in the classroom.
• Silver Plan: Includes 1 additional administrator, 5,000 emails, 150 texts per month for $11.99 a month or
$107.89 annually (saving $35.99) Gold Plan: Includes 10 additional administrators, 10,000 emails, 500
texts per month for $29.99 a month or $269.89 annually ( saving $89.99) Platinum Plan: Includes 20
additional administrators, 20,000 emails, 1,500 texts per month for $59.99 a month or $539.89 annually (
saving $179.99)
• https://www.signupgenius.com/
• This visual graphics tool can help make a
boring information filled presentation
become eye catching and fun instead.
• With an immense amount of templates and
other features teachers have the power to
create posters, presentations, or ever
brochures.
• Students will be more attentive with lectures
because of how creative the material
appears. Alongside this students can digitally
create posters or presentations too!
• Basic – Free. Premium - $9.99 monthly or
99.99 annually.
• https://www.adobe.com/express
• Choose from 100s of science scenarios that bring your curriculum to life.
• Interact with lab equipment, perform experiments, and teach the theory.
• Engage your students with 250+ virtual science simulations, immersing
them in an interactive learning environment where they practice lab skills
and visualize theory.
• There is a fee involved but all require an inquiry into the website itself.
• It covers all different types of sciences from STEM, microbiology, and
chemical sciences.
• It also creates an interactive environment where students don't just watch
but can participate in the labs themselves.
• https://www.labster.com/
• Flocabulary offers lessons in all materials such as language arts, math, social studies, science, life
skills, vocabulary, and current events.
• This software allows students to learn while being creative.
• It exposes students to art with educational videos.
• They also offer vocabulary cards, games, formative assessments, and quizzes.
• They have a text-to- speech feature and other features that heavily emphasize vocabulary and are
beneficial for ELL students.
• They have a guide on their website specifically for ELL students.
• Individual teachers are charged a monthly fee of $11.50 and there is custom pricing for schools and
districts.
• https://www.flocabulary.com/