http://www.readingrockets.org/podcasts
Finding sites on technologies that assist Ell students was proved to be quite a daunting task. After viewing multiple sites I stumbled across the one stated above. After reviewing this site, it has everything I was looking for and more. There are multiple articles under each subheading of the site which include audio books and publications, optional character recognition, paper based computer pen, speech synthesizers/screen readers, and the variable-speed tape recorders. Under each subheading there is a small summary of what the technology actually does to help Ell students on their path to learning. The site then displays a “products to consider” section to give examples and products that are related to the technology. The final and most helpful part of the site for each technology is the “resources to help you evaluate” which is consumer tips for helping you evaluate the effectiveness of the technologies and help you compare them to find the right one for you.
The site is well put together and covers all of its bases by featuring a series of links on the sidebar to help guide you in the direction of the information that you seek. The site not only teaches how to teach reading but also gives very insightful strategies that can be used by teachers to get the most out of their instructing techniques. Instructional videos are also on display as well as a well equipped learning store that provides a link to the sites store where they sell everything you would need for educational purposes. I really like the fact that the site gives you all of the information first before it leads you to its store because once you enter you are well informed and know exactly what your are looking for.
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