Toy+Story


 * Toy Story 3 App [[image:IMG_0028.PNG width="320" height="240" align="right" caption="Opening Page of Toy Story"]] **

**Cost: $8.99 **

**A description of the technology and a summary of its features **

This app is an interactive book that allows kids to read through at their own pace. They may choose to follow along with the voice over option or by recording themselves. The features include:
 * Interactive read-along storybook app features your favorite characters from Toy Story 3.
 * Two reading modes allow you to follow along as the story is read aloud, or explore at your own pace. Select Young Reader Mode to simplify page turns.
 * Record your voice reading the story and hear it played back as narration.
 * You can view the pages with 3D effects that have dynamic and engaging “touch-to-play exploration.” There are 3D glasses available to view the 3D section
 * Games are available but not reading related
 * Tap interactive icons that reveal surprises throughout the book
 * Finger painting colorbook that kids can do
 * Sing along to songs from the movie.
 * Able to navigate to different pages throughout the book with the Visual Page Index.
 * Turn pages manually and move back and forth through the story as you wish!

**A discussion of what types of students would benefit from using the technology **
 * Vision impaired (low vision) because this application has voice over component. The story is read aloud to the student. The student has the option of recording their own voice and replaying the story back to him/herself. It may be easier to read than a traditional book because of the larger on-screen print.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">A student with physical disabilities (ie: can’t turn the pages of a book).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Students who are cognitively disabled (read along component - highlights what is being read).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Students, teacher and parents can also record their own voice to make the story more engaging (ie: ASD student, downs syndrome).

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">A process for selecting the technology as an appropriate AT solution **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">What does the student need to do? IEP reading goals?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">What can the student do well? What are his or her literacy strengths?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Has the student used an ipad or Mac technology before? Are they familiar with the interface?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">What are the student’s unique needs? (ie: Student’s with autism or down syndrome, or who are cognitively delayed)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">What strategies and/or applications have already been done? Have they been successful?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Are there any behaviours that the student demonstrates that impact his/her performance? What is the physical arrangement? How is the student positioned in the environment? Are there any supports? Are there any barriers?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">How will success be determined using this app?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">What staff training will be needed I provided?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Who will provide the training?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Is there a cost? A:Yes.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Who will be trained on it? How hard is it to use/learn? A: Very Accessible and user friendly platform
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Would the student need direct supervision ? A: depends on the student
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Who will troubleshoot?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Who will have access to it?

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Training materials (e.g. quick start guides, tutorials, screen demonstrations, videos, etc.) that would help teams learn how to use the technology **

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**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Implementation support materials (e.g. strategies and suggestions for integrating the technology in classroom settings, lesson plans) ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">Strategy: Silent Reading for the class. Special needs student can use the ipad during this time (plug in headphones) and use the “Toy Story 3” application. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">Let the child bring the ipad home to use in a home environment. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">This will also allow parents to get familiarized with the iPad device (have them fill out a technology release form).

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Sample Lesson Plan for Implementation: ** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Grade 5 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Subject: English Language Arts Topic: Reading Lesson: 1 of 3 Time 40 minutes <span style="background-color: #b4a7d6; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">** Print out two copies - one for S.E.A. (Johnny is highlighted in purple)

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">__Objectives and Purpose__

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">General Outcome 1: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences 1.1 Discover and explore 1.2 Clarify and extend

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">General Outcome 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts. 2.2 Respond to texts

__<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Learner Outcomes: __ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students will select a children’s picture book.They can fill out their fiction workbook regarding plot, character development etc. Students will be able to appreciate and identify elements fiction Students will expand their vocabulary (Using the Flashcardlet App) with identifying words they are not familiar with and creating Flashcard Decks for each picture book. They will compose a document with these words and their definitions for each Children’s Picture book. (following lesson) As a final activity each group records a section of their Children’s Book while reading with Expression using the Voice Memo app. (following lesson) <span style="background-color: #b4a7d6; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">* See Johnny’s IEP  <span style="background-color: #b4a7d6; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Johnny is cognitively delayed. He is around a grade 4 reading/writing level. <span style="background-color: #b4a7d6; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Johnny will be focusing on reading using the Toy Story 3 application on the iPad (SEA will assist Johnny if necessary)

__<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Anticipatory Set: __<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Projection of the word “fiction”. Ask students what is the difference between non-fiction and fiction. Ask them what picture books they have read in the past. Did they like them or not? Why or Why not? <span style="background-color: #b4a7d6; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">See if Johnny is willing to contribute his thoughts. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">8 minutes

__Materials:__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">- word document with the word "Fiction" on it <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">- Projector  <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">- 12 picture books from teacher preselected high quality children’s literature bank. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">- 24 copies of fiction study guide <span style="background-color: #b4a7d6; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">- iPad: make sure ipad is charged/ Toy Story 3 app (Flashcardlet App, Voice Memo App for following lessons)

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">__Input:__ - Put students into groups of 2 or 3“ Now that each group their picture book and study guide, browse through it, and add to it as you read a long. Take turns reading quietly. The last page in the study guide is blank for you to record unfamiliar vocab words. You have the rest of class to work on this. Any Questions?” <span style="background-color: #b4a7d6; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">S.E.A. “ You will be reading Toy Story 3 on the Ipad, Johnny. It is similar to the last book you read on the ipad. I will be here and you can pause the book reader if you want to write down a vocab word you don’t recognize. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When you have finished hearing the book, you will record yourself reading it.” 3 minutes

__Guided Practice:__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">o <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“Now you can start reading. If you have any questions, raise your hand and I will come around to help you.” 25 minutes

__Closure:__ “So tomorrow we are going to finish the workbook.Great work today everyone.” <span style="background-color: #b4a7d6; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">S.E.A. “ Great job today, Johnny" <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2 minutes

__Evaluation:__ (Informal) Check for student’s understanding of novel through questions/ study guide. Formal assessment to follow at the end of the novel study. <span style="background-color: #b4a7d6; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">S.E.A. to report back to teacher.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Total Time: 40 minutes

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Student resources for using the technology **

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Examples of successful implementation of the technology in the classroom setting **