A Breakthrough for Josh

After reading through the article “How Use of an iPad Facilitated Reading Improvement”, I felt that the results obtained made sense. This particular student needed intervention to assist him with reading. The school determined that this intervention needed to be “one-on-one” but was incapable of providing the support. When Kristen tutored the child, she was able to provide the one-on-one experience needed. This in itself would help with the intervention. Kristen then used the iPad, a device that the child was familiar with and used in class, to provide the student with lessons to develop stronger reading and comprehension levels. Using technology that interests students often has positive results. In order for a student to progress, they have to care and want to do so. Using materials that are current and interesting to the student help increase the interest level and provide the student with a meaningful learning experience. The fact that this was successful does not surprise me. Assistive technology, when used properly, can create huge improvements in student activity. Kristen was able to not only make learning meaningful for Josh, but also fun. If you can show students that learning can be fun and get them invested, positive results are bound to follow.