Assessment Of and For Learning with Technology

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Jeanne

Jeanne’s group is focusing on the impact of urban development and tourism on the flora and fauna of the Blue Mountains.

With the support of a specialized word processor that scaffolds writing through a combination of text, graphics, and synthesized speech, she conveys her research findings.

screenshot of Writing with Symbols software from Mayer Johnson

With Ms. Goldberg’s guidance, and the support and assistance of an Educational Technician, she converts her findings into a digital booklet of rare and endangered animal species in the region.

Endangered Animals
	The Blue Mountains Tree Frog - It is a light brown frog with dark flecks, and white underneath. Found in creeks…
	…The Koala is under threat by rapidly expanding urban development…

Technology Integration that Works:
Using iBooks to Improve and Extend
Standards-Based Teaching and Learning Across Maine

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