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Alicia McClure
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
OVERVIEW
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DaisyQuest
RealeWriter
Academy of Math
DAISYQUEST
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computer-assisted instruction
in
phonological awareness

For children ages 3 to 7 years
ISTE 11. A. design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-
enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.
DAISYQUEST
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DaisyQuest allows
students to participate in a
search for a dragon as
their phonological
awareness grows.

All it requires is a
computer!
DAISYQUEST
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DaisyQuest can
be used at school,
and at home!

DAISYQUEST
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Provides students with alphabetical awareness.

It has been proven effective by several studies.

However, studies have shown it
is not as effective as teacher-led
instruction.


REALEWRITER
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Create cool,
educational picture
books called
RealeBooks (Really
Books).
Lets you print books &
share books via email.
ISTE A. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student
technology standards.
ISTE C. apply technology to develop students higher order skills and creativity.
REALEWRITER
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RealeWriter can be
downloaded online
for free! All you need
is a computer with
Internet hookup.
REALEWRITER
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Students, teachers,
and even parents can
use this simple, step-
by-step software to
create own book!
REALEWRITER
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Not only does
RealeWriter allow
you to become
the author, but
you can become
the illustrator too!

ACADEMY OF MATH
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An award
winning math
intervention!
Also available
for reading!

ISTE 11. A. design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced
instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.
ACADEMY OF MATH
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Academy of math provides
student-specific intervention.

It does not move on until the
student demonstrates
proficiency in the skill!

ACADEMY OF MATH
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Students can use the program at
home and at school!

Flexible pacing of 30 minutes 3-5
days a week!

ACADEMY OF MATH
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Students cannot jump from
standard to standard.
Academy of Math is a great
intervention tool, but not
useful as a supplemental
tool to correspond with
current lessons.

SUMMARY
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DaisyQuest

Phonological
Awareness

Proven effective

Available at home and
at school

RealeWriter

Become an author and
illustrator

Share literature in a new
way

Free
Academy of Math

Math Intervention

Flexible, 30 minute
lessons

Also available for
reading

REFERENCES
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Academy of Math. (n.d.). Retrieved October 2, 2014, from
http://eps.schoolspecialty.com/products/online-programs/academy-of-math/about-the-
program
Brann, A., Gray, T., Overton, C., Ruedel, K., & Silver-Pacuilla, H. (2014.). Retrieved
October 1, 2014, from http://techmatrix.org/
DaisyQuest. (2006). Retrieved October 2, 2014, from
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/interventionreport.aspx?sid=128
RealeWriter. (2010). Retrieved October 2, 2014, from http://realewriter.com/