https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk High and Low Tech Tools used in the Classroom en-us 2018-10-18 14:34:15 UTC 2025-10-27 20:16:35 UTC hello@padlet.com tuk31069 https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294386553 A pencil Grip helps writing come more naturally for children. It helps the child have more control of the pencil and reduces hand fatigue. Also improves fine/gross motor skills.]]> 2018-10-18 14:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294386553 tuk31069 https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294395270 Text-To-Speech can help children in school covering all subjects. Also known as "Read Aloud" technology. TTS lets kids both see and hear text when reading, it creates a multisensory reading experience.]]> 2018-10-18 15:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294395270 tuk31069 https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294403618 This is a High-Tech education software that helps children who have a hard time grasping basic math concepts (addition, Subtraction, Etc.). It helps them foster basic math skills in a fun interactive way. This software works best with children who do not respond well to traditional teaching methods. It keeps them on their toes and helps them from falling behind.]]> 2018-10-18 15:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294403618 tuk31069 https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294429122 The Sip/Puff Switch translates sips and puffs into independent switch closures allowing users to activate and have control over devices through a simple "sip" and/or "puff" into a mouth tube. This device helps children who do not have use of their own hands.]]> 2018-10-18 15:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294429122 tuk31069 https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294433840 This device helps with note taking.It enables the student to take notes while recording his/her teacher speaking. Smartpens capture everything you hear and write so you can be confident that you'll never miss a word. The student can later listen to any section of his/her notes by touching the pen to his corresponding handwriting or diagrams. This tool helps students who struggle with listening, writing, memory and reading.]]> 2018-10-18 15:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294433840 tuk31069 https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294449135 This is a portable augmentative communication device. This device helps children with limited or no speech communicate with their peers. ]]> 2018-10-18 16:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294449135 tuk31069 https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294457910 This device helps students communicate through pictures, letters and objects to create words and phrases. ]]> 2018-10-18 16:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294457910 tuk31069 https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294463930 This device helps children who stuggle with math. The talking calculator has a built-in speech synthesizer that reads aloud each number, symbol, or operation key a student presses; it also vocalizes the answer to the problem. This auditory feedback may help the student check the accuracy of the keys they press and verify the answer before he/she transfers it to paper.]]> 2018-10-18 16:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294463930 tuk31069 https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294485406 This device helps students who benefit from a picture schedule. The icon holders hold pictures that represent activities/tasks that the student needs to follow. The icon holders can be removed/added throughout the day as needed to customize.]]> 2018-10-18 16:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294485406 tuk31069 https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294489536 This device helps children with writing. The Boogie Board has a durable translucent screen you can see through, so kids can lay it over writing samples, math problems etc., and then trace, write, and draw over for practice.]]> 2018-10-18 16:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tuk31069/2ghhb0imspqk/wish/294489536