Supported eText

Assistive Technology Services

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Supported eText is digital text that is adapted to increase access to printed materials and support reading comprehension. Assistive Technology Services offers links to Websites, an analysis of the eText features, and aligns the supports to the Iowa Core Curriculum (literacy, essential reading skills, grades 3-5).

Accessible Book Collection supported eText features

http://www.accessiblebookcollection.org/

A resource to provide digital text to qualified persons with disabilities. Individuals are eligible if they have a documented disability that prevents them from reading standard print effectively. Government and non-profit schools are the primary subscribers.

Adapted Learning  supported eText features

http://www.adaptedlearning.com/

  A Boardmaker resource to download and share interactive or print materials. Requires Boardmaker software.

Book Builder  supported eText features

http://bookbuilder.cast.org/

Create read and share digital books. Custom-designed books for all grade levels. Integrated characters, called Coaches, can be programmed to read text, provide prompts and  comprehension strategies, make predictions, summarize, enhance vocabulary, activate prior knowledge and encourage students to interact with text.

BookFlix  supported eText features

http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/bookflixfreetrial/index.htm

Online interactive literacy resource pairs classic fictional video storybooks with nonfiction eBooks to reinforce reading skills and develop comprehension.

Bookshare  supported eText features

http://bookshare.org

Accessible books and periodicals for readers with print disabilities. Free for all U.S. students with qualifying disabilities through memberships that are currently funded by an award from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).

Highlights for Kids  supported eText features

http://www.highlightskids.com/

Interactive version of Highlights magazine.

Speakaboos  supported eText features

http://www.speakaboos.com/

Classic and popular children's stories and songs presented digitally. Features professional recordings, illustrations, and original music. Extensive teacher and parent resources.

Storyline Online  supported eText features

http://www.storylineonline.net/

An online streaming video program featuring Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members reading children's books aloud.  Each book includes accompanying activities and lesson ideas. Book collection includes engaging popular fiction.

Tar Heel Reader  supported eText features

http://tarheelreader.org/

Center for Literacy and Disability Studies and the department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBooks for beginning readers of all ages. Tar Heel Reader is a collection of teacher-made, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. Authoring tools included.

Wilbor Blue Ribbon Downloads for Iowans (WILBOR Consortium)  supported eText features

http://wilbor.lib.overdrive.com/

Access with a library card to reserve, checkout and download audiobooks through participating Iowa public libraries. Listen on your computer or transfer to a portable media player.

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