SPED 413

STUDENT
Mike has been identified as having a learning disability. He struggles to read grade level
text and is unable to comprehend what he has read. Data collected by his teacher suggests
he is reading three levels below his peers. When material is read to him, however, he can
answer questions with a high degree of accuracy. When asked to read aloud in class or to
respond verbally to written direction, Mike often becomes verbally abusive to the teacher
and his classmates. In the area of expressive oral language, Mike demonstrates the ability
to describe scenes, give directions, and explain steps. However, in written expression,
Mike scores significantly below his peers in his ability to spell words used in everyday
writing and to compose and write an organized, complete letter. His understanding of
mathematical concepts seems strong, but his academic progress in math is hindered by
his difficulties with reading and writing.
ENVIRONMENT
Inclusive classroom with in-class support
5 iPads
One classroom computer
Elmo
Interactive Whiteboard
TASKS

TOOLS
LiveScribe Smart pen and
notebook.

RATIONALE
Graphic organizer will be
printed onto the specific
paper with pre-recorded
sentences.

Stickers with answers to

graphic organizer

Student will match the

correct word to the space on
his graphic organizer. He
will use what is on the board
and make sure his paper
reflects that.

Complete a Graphic
Organizer while following a
presentation

Label Stickers

Use pre-labeled stickers to

label the triangle and find
the solution.
Student will type answers

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Virtual Pencil

Virtual Pencil

As a class, complete
problems using calculators to
find the final answers.
Students will come up to the Elmo
board to show how to solve a
problem using the step by
step process. (Students all do
different parts such as
labeling, showing process,
LiveScribe Smart Pen and
giving solution).
notebook

Students will be given a

worksheet with six problems
that they will need to
independently solve.

Use of Virtual Pencil on

iPad

Peer Work

Students come up to write

their answer with their work
show.
Clickers and Interactive
Whiteboard
Virtual Pencil

Students will be paired up to

2

into his iPad to show

comprehension.

Use of the computer

program to show process of
finding the solution

Will be able to use the Elmo

to project answer from iPad

Teacher will have each

problem pre-recorded so he
can click on the problem
and have them read off (or
he can have a partner read
the problems)
Go through each problem
using virtual pencil and go
through the process.

Mike will orally describe the

process and his answer. The
partner will write everything
out on the board.

Send answer to teacher

Mike will email his virtual
pencil work to the teacher to
show his comprehension.

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complete a worksheet with

word problems to describe
triangles. I will be expecting
a visual, correct labeling, the
formula that is associated,
and the solving process with
an answer.

Each group will be given one

problem that they need to
complete on their dry-erase
board or iPad to present to
the class.

Complete quiz using clickers

on interactive whiteboard

STUDENT
Student A with an IEP is low incidence. She works well during independent
practice and is focused on tasks when working alone. Nonetheless, speech is low to none
and the use of an iPad helps the student be active in the lesson and communicate with
others. We made the apps Proloquo2Go and Dragon available during activities and
discussions. During class, I found that the student responds positively to reinforcement. I
initiated a reinforcement rule where the minute I see her get off topic, I relay back to the
activity. Another method I found is showing the student her daily schedule so she is not
thinking about what she will be doing next. So, she receives a class schedule to use on a
daily basis with times and details of the routine. With this, we have created a visual
schedule that is able to be edited when needed. This will be seen on the iPad for
reminders of what is expected during the day. For the final assistive technology, we have
incorporated fidgets to her daily use. Instead of rocking in her seat, she uses her hands to
mold balloons with sand or a squishy ball.
ENVIRONMENT
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Inclusive classroom with in-class support

5 iPads
One classroom computer
Elmo
Interactive Whiteboard
TASKS

Complete a Graphic
Organizer while following a
presentation

As a class, complete
problems using calculators to
find the final answers.
Students will come up to the
board to show how to solve a
problem using the step by
step process. (Students all do
different parts such as
labeling, showing process,
giving solution).

TOOLS

RATIONALE

Fidget

Something for her hands to

do during discussion

Pencil Grip

Help with writing

Colorful triangle visual

Help focus on the material

because of the color

Talking Calculator

Student will be able to

share answer with talking
calculator

Highlighter

Student works well with a

routine, so she will
highlight each number as
she completes them and
must go in order

Digital Timer

Shows her how much

longer she has on the
assignment so she can
finish without a break.

Proloquo2Go App

Verbalizes answer using the

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app and words to describe.
(Given Prompts)
Students will be given a
worksheet with six problems
that they will need to
independently solve.

Students come up to write

their answer with their work
show.

Students will be paired up to

complete a worksheet with
word problems to describe
triangles. I will be expecting
a visual, correct labeling, the
formula that is associated,
and the solving process with
an answer.

Graphic Organizer

Follow steps of graphic

organizer to solve the
problems

Pencil Gripper

Aid with writing the

process of the problems

Visuals associated with

each problem

Given a visual so she can

analyze the problem
through an image

iPad

Take a picture of the image

and label, then have the
partner read the process
they used to solve

Talking Calculator

Use to collaborate with a

partner and show the
process of solving

Digital timer

Student is timed to
complete each problem to
eliminate distractions

Visuals

Given direct visuals where

only a picture and numbers
are involved so she is not
overwhelmed by multiple
aspects.

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Each group will be given one

problem that they need to
complete on their dry-erase
board or iPad to present to
the class.

Complete quiz using clickers

on interactive whiteboard