When creating HyperStudio projects, use the AlphaSmart to type content of text fields then download them into the HyperStudio stack. Download information from the AlphaSmart into a talking word processor on the computer to hear the text speak and give the student another chance at self editing. Have students use the AlphaSmart to take notes during interviews for the student newspaper. These are the grants that have been received that are using AlphaSmarts. Elementary Writing on the Run AlphaSmart portable word processors are used at three schools to support literacy in grades 3-5.
Students develop skills in research and journal writing while following the writing process.
The availability of the word processors enables students to complete and expand upon assignments during the school day and over the weekends when a signing out system is offered. Parent information sessions and student work celebrations increase involvement and enthusiasm for the program. Technology in the Grade 2 Classroom Students with learning disabilities utilize AlphaSmart portable word processors to write their own stories, keep journals and to express themselves creatively. Gifted students can be challenged, while also meeting the needs of those special needs children. Most importantly, AlphaSmart keyboards allows individualism in learning for each student.