Usage of a Kindle Fire in
Special Education
Background on the Kindle Fire:
The Kindle Fire is a tablet that has similar features like the iPad, but it is different in ways. The Kindle Fire has a 7" multi-touch screen that does not blind you when you are in the sun when reading or playing a game. This has applications that you can download, but only from Amazon.com and those applications include e-books, games, music, and entertainment. This is something that ties in a regular kindle and an iPad that work together marvelously. This tablet is less expensive than the iPad, but has different qualities that some people might like better. In addition, if the schools needed a certain amount they could get it more of the Kindle Fire. The Kindle Fire is something that is brand new and has been known for about six months, yet it is in the competition for many tablets out of there.
Types of Features:
Wi-Fi:
- You can have internet whereever a wireless connection can be found and browse, or download with that connection.
Web Browser:
- You can browse the internet, download music, applications and check your e-mail.
Games (Words with Friends, Angry birds,etc...):
- It has may different game applications for different people or even different grades in school. These games for entertainment when you need something to do, or want to play a educational game to give your brain a break.
Movies (Netflix, Hulu Plus,etc...):
- You can work movies and TV with just a click of a button.
Books (Comics, iBooks,etc...):
- You can read by yourself, highlight certain things (important or unimportant) and in addition, read along with the narrator.
Cloud Storage:
- Free, but limited storage for content you download on the kindle fire.
Documents:
- You can put your own documents on the Kindle Fire and see it, highlight it and use it when you need to.
Music (Pandora, etc...):
- You can put songs on the Kindle Fire and listen to them as you read, or even download applications like radios, games.
In School/Classroom Use:
The Kindle Fire is something that can be used in a everyday classroom especially for reading and yet it can be used in the other subjects like math or writing. Having a tablets for students is good and it helps them out in the long run. This tablet can be used comfortablely and safely in the classroom as the students learn how to use it and know when to use it appropriately.
Usage in the Classroom:
- Reading scholatic or magazine page(s) (group or single people depending on the number of students and the teacher, and students read that together and follow along)
- Sharing information about a lesson or project (the teacher can plug in the USB and let the students see what it on the kindle fire or even have it on the kindle fire)
- Writing down spelling words or even sentences (the students can write down their spelling words, sentences or even practice a math problem on the kindle fire)
- Having a voice ( students who need a voice can have one with a application that is downloaded, so they can have something to have a voice when needed)
- E-books or books applications (students can choose the books from the kindle fire and read it, and even if they need to, the story can be read outloud to them (text to speech))
Types of Applications for Kids:
- Remote Mouse:
- Can be used for all types of student's with special needs
Little Piano:
- Learn to play the piano in several keys and have good-quality sound
- Children can learn Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, or even Old McDonald
Kid Mode:
- Uses parental controls while have your young child play a game
- You can customize a unique set of games according to the age of the chil
iStory Books:
- Children can read along with the narration, and interact with suitable audio for certain ages.
Let's Do the Math:
- Practice for children who need or just want practice
- Includes: Word problems, flash cards, and puzzles
Dr. Seuss's ABC and other Books:
- Children can touch certain objects in the books and the word of that object pops up
- Choose three ways to read: to me, to myself, or autoplay
- Can follow the highlighted words as the narrator reads
Lesson Plans/Ideas:
Classroom/help Links:
- Information on Kindle Fire
- How Amazon Kindle Fire Fits in Education
- Article on Field School Pilots (Usage of Kindle Fire in the classroom)
- 5 ways to Study with your Kindle Fire
Youtube Videos:
- School eBook Library How to tutorials:
- Top Four Kindle Fire Apps for Kids
- Amazon Unveils "Kindle Fire" Tablet
- Kindle Fire for Beginners
Works Cited:
http://sites.google.com/site/spauldingkindleproject/lesson-plans
http://www.amazon.com/playground-Little-Piano-Free/dp/B0064DBE9I
http://www.amazon.com/Kid-Mode-Kids-Games-Child/dp/B0052UOONC/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1333422553&sr=1-1
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/
By Michelle Jenkins and Sandra Jacobs
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