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>Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:48:17 -0800 (PST)
>From: jeremy c munson <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum
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>Subject: Re: #7441 Elementary and Language Technology
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I know that Headsprout seems to be a very innovative and successful
company (based out of Seattle) that helps Elementary kids read using
computers and flash sound/animation; however, it currently only teaches
English language reading skills.

http://www.headsprout.com/

J. Waltmunson
University of Washington



On Fri, 12 Mar 2004, LLTI-Editor wrote:

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> >Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 12:54:54 -0600
> >From: Lauren Rosen <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: Elementary and Language Technology
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> Hi all,
>
> I am working with a local group that will be opening a dual language
> (Spanish-English) school in the fall. We are in the process of writing grant
> proposals and they have asked me to help with the language technology set up
> for the K-2 kids. Although I know a fair amount about labs and classrooms in
> the college and secondary environment, I am less familiar with elementary
> education and what types of general uses they have. For this school they
> will be teaching 90% Spanish-10% English in kindergarten and increasing the
> amount of English by 10% each year until they are 50%-50%. The only pull out
> is for their literacy block where students will be learning literacy in
> their first language, either English or Spanish.
>
> For any of you working in elementary schools or familiar with the computing
> uses/needs of elementary schools, I would really appreciate your ideas.
> Smartboards are already on my radar. Any other technologies and/or software
> that you recommend for this level would be great.
>
> Lauren
> Lauren Rosen
> Collaborative Language Program
> University of Wisconsin
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