Reading+Resources+Mid-Level+Technology

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__Talking dictionaries, reading pens, and the use of picture symbols with text __
 * [] - This site has various types of talking dictionaries for your every need
 * [] - reading pens using the latest technology with great pricing
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 * [|www.news-2-you] - Educational resource website full of printable and interactive materials that include picture symbols and text that promote literacy for everyone

Computer based reading programs, talking books, and e-books (some free!) [|www.ablenetinc.com] - the Book Worm that will turn any book into a talking book As well as computer based reading programs with assessment trackers like "Read, Write, Grow!"
 * [] - computerized based reading program (Edmark) with rave reviews!
 * [] - free downloadable software with e-books to purchase/record yourself
 * [] - information about the free text to speech program
 * TypeIt ReadIt A FREE text to speech web-based program. Want to see the website? Need more information? Watch the video tutorial below:

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=__Teaching ﻿Strategies __=

[|101+ Ideas-for-Using-Communication-Devices.pdf]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 150%;">The Big Mack is a single message record tool that can be used in a variety of ways to enhance reading and literacy activities. This link has over 101 activity ideas for using a Big Mack or other single message devices in the classroom. Some are related to reading and literacy but it also includes a number of other ideas as well. Some of the ideas related to reading/literacy include: 6, 16, 20, 34, 40, 121.