Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Wicked Problem Project: Part A - Description of Need or Opportunity CEP812

My educational need that I would like to meet is a way to allow for students to better understand the content that they are reading in the blended science program, particular students that are struggling readers and ESL students.
 I would like to find an affordable, quality reader program and translation program) to meet the needs of students require materials read to them.  I have many students with low reading levels and that are ESL students. In each of my blended science classes I have students that several different learning abilities.  I feel that have a quality program that can read and/or translate material will help them with their learning.  This will help differentiate instruction and give students more control over their learning.
This program should be used on a daily basis in the classroom.  I would like to see the reader program be available to all students and staff to help differentiate learning.
My plan:
·         Research and compare reading and translation programs focusing on accuracy, ease of use and cost.
·         Test the programs in a classroom setting with multiple learners with multiple needs.
·         Work with the district technology coordinator to get the program in the classrooms.
For this to be successful I will need the full support of my district and their technology department.  I will also need to buy/find etc. a program that can be easily loaded on to student computers.

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