Small group use is a unique feature of the ELSB Software. It allows two or more students (we suggest a maximum of four students) to work through a lesson together by responding in turn while the computer tracks the responses of each individual student. The student’s avatar enters the screen to signal it’s their turn to respond.
The software brings to life Levels 1—7; daily lessons and level assessments. The program narrator and main character Moe the frog, take students through lessons that are built to shape mastery of 14 objectives following an easy-to-hard sequence. Objectives include sight word vocabulary with flashcards, syllable segmentation with a tapping game, and print awareness with pointing to text as it is read. Collaborate with each student to create their own unique avatar.
The software narrator reads the teacher scripts at an engaging pace and on-screen controls—like Pause and jumping to or restarting an objective—give a teacher tools to intervene and maximize student experience.
Assessments at the end of each level, an integral component of the ELSB curriculum, are administered quickly and accurately—and scored instantly! Details of daily work are also recorded.
Many great features enhance ELSB Software: great for interactive Whiteboards; students write their own printable My Book About Me; built-in scan features for one switch or two; and the purchase of one disk-based program now includes a Three Computer License.
STUDENT BENEFITS
- Build their own avatar
- Engage with animated software
- Have fun with Moe
- Succeed with more practice
TEACHER BENEFITS
- Minimize prep time
- Focus on student learning, NOT script reading
- Track ongoing student performances
- Score level assessments instantly
- Increase teacher fidelity
- Update software for free
District-wide licenses using disk-based or network solutions are available. Call for details.
Software is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 and Mac OS 10.7 and higher. Performance is maximized on all Whiteboards, touch screens, and widescreen monitors. Scanning is automatic (one switch) and step (two switches).
Early Literacy Skills Builder (ELSB) is a powerful curriculum for students with significant developmental disability, including autism, who need to develop the foundations of literacy (conventions of print, phonemic awareness, letter-sound correspondence, and some sight word vocabulary). ELSB also develops vocabulary knowledge while supporting comprehension and writing awareness. It incorporates scripted lessons, prompting strategies, assistive technology suggestions, and ongoing assessments. The eight ELSB levels each include five structured lessons. All students begin at Level 1, but students who are not responding to pictures begin at Level A.
Lessons are taught daily in small groups (or one-to-one) for the skill-building objectives. An additional story-based lesson (usually presented later in the day) using literature from the students’ grade level, helps students generalize the skills and gives them access to general education curricula. At the completion of each level, formal assessments are given. Levels are repeated until mastery is achieved.
ELSB is a blended curriculum. It seamlessly integrates print materials with software and everything you need to implement this multiyear literacy curriculum is included.
KEY FEATURES
- Is thoroughly researched
- Provides a multiyear curriculum
- Develops foundational literacy skills
- Includes student response options for verbal or nonverbal responding
- Provides scripted lessons
- Includes a DVD training video
- Integrates software to simplify instruction and progress monitoring
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