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By: Valerie Wolfe and Laura Tinkleman. Kidspiration. What is Kidspiration. Organizational tool Helps children write by webbing and brainstorming Reading & Writing Alphabet Letter-sound relationships Item identification Build vocabulary Science & Social Studies. Case.
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By: Valerie Wolfe and Laura Tinkleman Kidspiration
What is Kidspiration • Organizational tool • Helps children write by webbing and brainstorming • Reading & Writing • Alphabet • Letter-sound relationships • Item identification • Build vocabulary • Science & Social Studies
Case • Kindergarten class in a suburban area • Children with mild disabilities K-3 • Uses Kidspiration to work on a number of subject areas including • Phonics • Science • Social studies • Family • School has the most current technology in the district
LoTi • The use of Kidspiration not only teaches the child different subjects but it also allows the child to interact with the computer by clicking and making choices. • Could be used as a connection activity.
Strengths (Benefits) & Weaknesses • Strengths • Computer skills • Educational advancement at child’s own pace and ability • Positive feedback • Enforces creativity • Weaknesses • Students with severe disabilities have difficulty working with the program.
Student Access to Technology • Students move at own pace when working on a computer • Not as teacher directed • Interactive • Takes into account learning style differences