Literacy+Technology+Tool+Exploration



=Literacy Technology Tool Exploration Assignment: 15 points = = = ="Turn in" a comment to Edmodo when your page of the [|Google Spreadsheet] assignment is complete. =

Students are assigned to get to know one Literacy Technology tool in-depth and report to the class. See the Vendor Resource list below for your investigation options.

View the following slides: A Quick Reminder of the NRP findings:

And some thoughts about making the connection using technology:

Students will: 1. Install a 30-day trial of selected software or free app 2. Explore the software as well as the resources available on the vendor's website 3. Submit a BRIEF summary/table about the Tool. It will Include: 4. Present/Demonstrate key features of software in Class
 * The nature of student needs being addressed,
 * Technical information about the tool,
 * Potential use in standards-based literacy curriculum,
 * How features available in the product matches or addresses learning needs, and
 * Comments about the vendor's website

Complete the [|Google Spreadsheet] and submit link via "turn it in" on Edmodo. Use the comments section to indicate if you worked with a partner.

Rubric:

= **Please feel free to recommend other options!!** =