Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id g157TQu23157; Tue, 5 Feb 2002 02:29:26 -0500 (EST) Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 02:29:26 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <001b01c1ae16$25b643e0$1ed21918@san.rr.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Karla Manes" <manes@san.rr.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:2207] Re: 3rd grade esl/reading/math X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 2277 Lines: 65 I recommend Hyperstudio. My third graders are currently creating a presentation on Ecosystems and researching information on a particular habitat on this program. He could choose to create a math presentation, or research a favorite topic by reading before he begins creating on the computer. Before he begins creating something on the program, he will need to become an expert on a topic. He can then create a multimedia presentation for his family and classroom, by using the drawing tools, sounds, and clip art on the program. I believe this program is powerful and engaging for all types of learners. After creating a presentation, he will be able to show his family and teachers how he created it and what he learned. Ideas on Hyperstudio: -He could create a presentation by typing the word problems on the computer then creating an animation or cartoon that would describe the math problem. -For reading, you could take him to the library and have him pick a topic to read about (something he would like), then have him create a presentation around what he read. (This is a great motivator!) I make all the students who have trouble concentrating in my class experts on this program. This way, they can become the tutors for others and they become more motivated to research on the topic. Karla Manes Third Grade Teacher ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tommy B. McDonell" <tbr202@nyu.edu> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 11:19 AM Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:2199] 3rd grade esl/reading/math > Hi. My gym trainer's son is in third grade and is having trouble reading and > doing math word problems. He has trouble concentrating etc. He will be > tested for ADD etc. soon. He does like computers though and seems good with > them. > > Can anyone recommend software that will help him at a 2nd/3rd grade level > for reading and or math, or websites? > > He is from Russia and has lived in the states for 5 years. > > Thanks for any help. > > Tommy > > > > Tommy B. McDonell (Ms.) > Adjunct, Marymount Manhattan College > La Guardia Community College; Consultant- > ClickOn @ the Library for the NYPL. > Doctoral Candidate at NYU > 212-414-8513 before 9:30PM > Tommy.McDonell@nyu.edu >
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