Academy of Reading SpanishTutor -- THE Journal

Special Needs Students

Academy of Reading SpanishTutor

04/01/04

AutoSkill International (800-AUTOSKILL, www.autoskill.com), creators of literacy intervention software, has released the Academy of Reading SpanishTutor, a multimedia instructional module to help struggling Spanish-speaking students learn to read English. The add-on help system was developed in response to demand from teachers who serve a growing population of struggling readers from Spanish-speaking homes. Designed for use by Hispanic students enrolled in the Academy of Reading, and employing neutral enunciation and a generic accent, the new module delivers instructions and assistance in Spanish, enabling Hispanic students to improve their performance on reading exercises and make faster progress toward reading proficiencies required by NCLB. The Academy of Reading SpanishTutor is ideal for computer labs with a mix of English- and Spanish-speaking students, because the program administrator simply uses a drop-down menu to assign a native language preference for each student. And once the assignment is made, students can do their exercises at any workstation in the lab.

E-Mail this page

Printable Format

Featured

4 Steps to Responsible AI Implementation in Education

Researchers at the University of Kansas Center for Innovation, Design & Digital Learning (CIDDL) have published a new framework for the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence at all levels of education, from preschool through higher education.
UltiMaker Launches Differentiated Learning Platform, Announces New MakerBot Grants

UltiMaker, a provider of 3D printing solutions for education, has launched an AI-powered differentiated learning platform designed for STEM learning.
Hybrid and AI Expansion Outpacing Cloud Security

A survey from the Cloud Security Alliance and Tenable finds that rapid adoption of hybrid, multi-cloud and AI systems is outpacing the security measures meant to protect them, leaving organizations exposed to preventable breaches and identity-related risks.
Two Areas for K-12 Schools to Assess for When to Work with a Managed Services Provider

The complexity of today’s IT network infrastructure and increased cybersecurity risk are quickly moving beyond many school districts’ ability to manage on their own. But a new technology model, a partnership with a managed services provider, offers a way forward for schools to overcome these challenges.