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The overall learning objectives for the unit:
The goal of this project is to increase my students reading speed. Most of my students now read at the speed of 100-150 words per minute (wpm) which pretty low for advanced ESL students. I'd like to see my students read faster. The target speed to achieve by the end of the project is 250-300 wpm.
Assessment: Please explain how to assess students learning outcome based on the learning objectives in the case.
The students are assessed through the reading log and the comprehension quiz which were explain above.
For general use of the program and for more information about speed reading especially for learners of English as a second language or young learners, I've created a website with tips and guidelines. Here's a link to the website: http://gozips.uakron.edu/~ag81/index.html

Please present at least 2 cases showing how the tool can be applied in k-12 or any other educational context. In the teaching case, please tell us:
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The overall learning for the unit.unit:
The goal of this project is to increase my students reading speed. Most of my students now read at the speed of 100-150 words per minute (wpm) which pretty low for advanced ESL students. I'd like to see my students read faster. The target speed to achieve by the end of the project is 250-300 wpm.
The characteristics of the audience.
My students are all non-native speakers learning English as a second language. They come from Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Italy, and India. The students are all taking an advanced ESL reading class during their last semester in the ESL program.
A description of activities that are designed for applying the technology.
A description ofIn my reading class, I assign articles, short stories, book chapters, news pieces or blog posts and ask my students to read them on Spreeder. The students can easily copy and paste this content on Spreeder and set the pedagogical basisspeed that fits their reading level. To keep track of the strategies used instudents' performance and progress, I design and share a reading log with the students on Google Docs. The students use this reading log to record their reading speed. After the students finish reading the text they take a content quiz on Springboard to test their comprehension. I use the quiz scores and the unit.reading speed chart to provide feedback.
A description of how this unit links with other disciplines or units students should be experienced at this grade level.
This unit is part of the ESL academic reading course. In this course the students learn college reading skills. They need to master these skills to ensure their readiness to read academically at the college level. Reading speed is one of these essential skills. This skill is interconnected with all the other skills in the course. As the students are working on the reading speed exercises they are also practicing other skills, like vocabulary acquisition, main idea and detail identification and so on.
Assessment: Please explain how to assess students learning outcome based on the learning objectives in the case.
The students are assessed through the reading log and the comprehension quiz which were explain above.

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How to use it to support teaching or learning?
Spreeder is a very versatile tool that can be used to support teaching and learning. In use this tool in my ESL reading class to help students boost their reading speeds.
A description of activities thatThe teacher can be designed with applying this technology.
I chosechoose content from their reading level. Ilevel.the teacher would then share a reading log with mythe students on
What is the TPACK consideration for applying the tools to support learning.
Reading speed is an extremely important skill to teach to students especially those learning English as a second language.ESL/EFL learners usually struggle with reading speed due to many reasons especially their limited vocabulary working knowledge. Even as the students' language skills improve many of them tend to be slow readers because they lack the skills needed to become a fast reader. This teaching goal can only be achieve through practice. Using the traditional instructional techniques is very time consuming and is also limited face to face meetings and teacher supervision. Technology can help provide solutions to these limitations. As a program designed exclusively to help readers improve both reading speed and comprehension, Spreeder seems like the perfect fit for this type of instruction. It is easy to use and accessible anytime and anywhere.

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How to use it to support teaching or learning?
and learning. In use this tool in my ESL reading class to help students boost their reading speeds.
A description of activities that can be designed with applying this technology.
WhatI chose content from the Internet like new articles, short stories or blog posts and ask my students to read them on Spreeder. The students can easily copy and paste this content on Spreeder and set the speed that fits their reading level. I share reading log with my students on Google Docs. The students use this reading log to record their reading speed. After the students finish reading the text they take a content quiz on Springboard to test their comprehension. The teacher compares the students' quiz scores and their reading speed chart and provide feedback.
What is the TPCKTPACK consideration for applyapplying the tools support learning.
Reading speed is an extremely important skill to teach to students especially those learning English as a second language.ESL/EFL learners usually struggle with reading speed due to many reasons especially their limited vocabulary working knowledge. Even as the students' language skills improve many of them tend to be slow readers because they lack the skills needed to become a fast reader. This teaching goal can only be achieve through practice. Using the traditional instructional techniques is very time consuming and is also limited face to face meetings and teacher supervision. Technology can help provide solutions to these limitations. As a program designed exclusively to help readers improve both reading speed and comprehension, Spreeder seems like the perfect fit for this type of instruction. It is easy to use and accessible anytime and anywhere.
Strategies and tips of applying the technology in K-12
Spreeder can be used in K-12 to help students struggling with reading speed. The best way to incorporate Spreeder is to gamify the experience. Students love games and like reach next stage and face challenges. Setting targets and working to achieve them is something that might encourage students to use this tool. Teachers can make this a competitive exercise by setting targets and seeing who can reach them faster.

Please explain:
How to use it to support teaching or learning?
Spreeder is a very versatile tool that can be used to support teaching and learning.
A description of activities that can be designed with applying this technology.
What is the TPCK consideration for apply the tools to support learning.

You access the tool through the website http://www.spreeder.com/app.php?intro=1
How it can meet the needs of k-12 class diversity and accessibility?
can meet the needs of Since you canchoose what to copy and past any text it is can meet some accessibility needs by adjustingits ability to adjust the size

Spreeder is a free online speed reading software designed to improve reading speed and comprehension. Spreeder is a free service provided by 7-Speed-ReadingTM.
Why do you think it is valuable for us to know?
250 word per minute, the spreeder application has been proven to double the number of words per minute giving you a much better chance to process everything you want to read. In addition to increasing reading speed, Spreeder also increases comprehension. It eliminates most distractions by presenting one word or chunks of words in the center of the screen at a quicker rate than you are used to reading not giving your mind any time to wander.
How do you know or learn about this tool?
dSpreeder is a tool Ahmad uses to assist students in his ESL classes.
Where and how can we access to the tool?
dYou access the tool through the website http://www.spreeder.com/app.php?intro=1
How it can meet the needs of k-12 class diversity and accessibility?
Spreeder is a very customizable application that can meet needs of many. You pick the passage of text for the application to process by copying and pasting it into the Spreeder dialog box. Since you can copy and past any text it is easy to pick age appropriate material. You can also adjust the speed and number of words that appear at a time. Spreeder also can meet accessibility needs by adjusting the size and color of the text to appear on the screen.