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Reading Resources

Adventures in Reading Comprehension: Free Online Module & Resources
Florida Center for Reading Research Classroom Activity
University of Florida Literacy Institute Lesson Planning Support
Instructional Idea: Reading Strategy and Technology

AT & UDL Loan Library Updates

Tobii I-110
Tellus i6
The Vibe
Assistive Technology Myths & Truths: Free Online Activity

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Reading Resources

a student reading a computer screen surrounded by images representing math science finance business etc.

Free Online Module: Adventures in Reading Comprehension

This online module can be taken at any time and is a great teacher team activity! It includes easy-to-use instructional strategies and lists of free technologies that you can start using in your classroom or at home.

sorting word cards into containers labeled by phonic sounds

Florida Center for Reading Research: Phonics "Sorting" Activity

Free classroom activity for identifying variant correspondences in words. This handout includes a set of printable header and word cards, with activity instructions. For kindergarten and first grade.

Check here for more reading activities!

University of Florida Literacy Institute: Lesson Planning & Implementation

"The Lesson Planning & Implementation Support guide provides a brief overview of the UFLI Foundations lesson steps, including the materials needed and the basic procedures for implementing each step. This can serve as a handy reminder as you learn to implement the lessons."

Check here for more printable resources!

Inclusion Ideas for Reading Sorting Activities

When students are using communication devices, consider these options for device overlays:

The device has an overlay that the student uses to say the word and indicate which header word (container) it goes with when shown a card.
The device has an overlay that the student uses to say the target long/short vowel sound and indicates which header word (container) it goes with when shown a card.
The device has an overlay that the student uses to indicate the header word (container) it goes with when shown a card.

Instructional Idea: Reading Strategy and Technology

a word map has a vocabulary word surrounded by definitions or example sentences or synonyms or illustrations

Word maps support understanding and higher-order thinking. They can help make connections between words, concepts, and prior knowledge.

Use word maps:

Before, during, and after reading, listening, speaking, and writing activities.
Preparing for and during presentations, data chats, and progress monitoring.

MindMeister is a free and pay online mind mapping tool that students can use to create word maps. The free version includes up to 3 mind maps that can be reused for different activities.

AT & UDL Loan Library Updates & More

The Tobii I-110

The TD I-110 is a touch screen speech-generating device with a 10.1” screen that weighs 2.54lbs. Control of the device can also be accessed by using a keyboard, mouse, or switch.

The Tellus i6

The Tellus i6 is an AAC device that can be controlled entirely by your eyes, or by the use of its 14” touch screen, a keyboard, mouse, or switch.

The Vibe

The Vibe 10 is a dynamic display communication device with a large 10” touchscreen and protective case with a handle. Optionally, the device can be mounted using a ConnectIt mount and plate.

Assistive Technology Myths & Truths

A free interactive guide to exploring various myths regarding assistive technology in the areas of assessment, reading, MTSS, dependency, cheating, and more. This is a great activity for prompting discussion in team meetings.

For More Information

Visit the Technology & Learning Connections website for additional tools and resources to help prepare all students for college, career, and life. You can also view past editions of the AT & UDL Newsletter on our Resources page.

This resource was funded through The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS). The information and resources are provided as a free awareness service to the educational community and do not reflect any specific endorsement by any parties involved. Please note that access to some resources may be blocked by individual school districts.