vozMe could be an awesome addition to my diverse learner toolbox; however, in expanding my search from vozMe site, I found a free download called Natural Reader 10.0. What I like about this software is that the reading rate of the reader can be slowed down to meet even more individual need. As the students gain more word recognition, reading skills, and confidence, they can increase the reader's rate.
There are at least two students in each of my five L.A. classes who are well below their grade level in reading. They will be able to follow along on laptops, mp3 players, or other auditory devices during class and not feel isolated and "stupid" when called upon to add to discussion of the text. Moreover, they will have more opportunities to hear fluid reading while following along and being able to reread multiple times from anywhere at anytime. They will also have more success with utilizing the context to make meaning of vocabulary. There will be more ownership of their own learning and a feeling of confidence.
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