Students need to be able to understand language and become fluent in reading, writing and speaking. To do this, first you focus on tools to improve fluency, fluidity and reading comprehension.
Tools for Fluency and Fluidity
Use a combination of audio tools. The most basic and easiest to access tools are any of your audio recorders on your PC, Mac, Chromebook or other mobile device. You can also use the free Audacity software or use a web-based tool like Vocaroo or Online Voice Recorder.
Tools for Reading, Writing, and Reading Comprehension
Digital Storytelling - Research, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity
Voicethread
StoryBird
Nature Magnetic Kit
PicLits
Prezi
Tools to Improve Communication and Writing
Grammarly
Quill
Google Docs/Word
Answer Garden
Verso
Edublogs
Tools to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills
Visual Ranking Tool
SMART Learning Suite
Tagxedo and Wordle
Blogger, Google Docs and Google Sites
Bing Search, Google Scholar and MFST/Google Forms
Tools to Improve Research and Information Fluency Skills
Khan Academy
Google Sheets or Excel
Prezi