Easy Speak USB Recorder from Learning Resources

Talk about USEFUL!

The Easy Speak USB Recorder is so easy to use and a great resource for assessment.

This is one technology tool that has become a fast favorite of my class!

Students are able to learn how to manipulate the buttons on the microphone to record their voices easily.  The design of the microphone encourages even the most reluctant readers to speak up and read with more expression!  

           

 

Small Group Readers Use Easy Speak for expression and fluency practice...

I've been using the Easy Speak USB Recorder in my small reading groups to encourage the kids to read with expression as well as work on their fluency.  It's unique design helps them to hold the recorder close to their mouths and get a good recording of their voice as they read.  As students read their leveled readers in the group, I'm able to move the microphone from student to student.  After each student has had an opportunity to read during the group, we can easily replay the story on the microphone and make positive comments about our tone of voice or make suggestions as to how to read a sentence with a different inflection.

 

Reluctant readers enjoy reading a little more with this wonderful microphone shaped recorder.  They can practice reading their decodable readers into the Easy Speak.  When they listen to their voices reading, they make comments like, "I can do better than that.  Can I try again?".....my answer....YES!!!

I've even found that the Easy Speak is a useful tool for those students that have a difficult time staying on task during our Independent AR Reading block.  I have a couple darlings that have a little trouble focusing in on the reading part of the Independent Reading Time...they tend to wonder the room looking for a book to read (even when they've been given a book to read)....search for a spot to sit (even when we've talked about where to sit during the reading time)....and on and on...
This week, I whipped out the magic Easy Speak microphone and told one of my darlings that they could record the book they were reading during independent time.  I usually ask that they read a book 2 times before taking the AR test....so... this friend recorded the book....then listened back to the recording for their second reading.  Talk about enthusiastic!  This darling wanted to record their book again because they didn't like the way they sounded on one part of the reading....You mean....You WANT to read it again?????? Well.... Sure!!!!

Big Bonus...this child made a 100% on their AR test after reading and listening to their recording on this unique little microphone....no prodding from me!  YEAH!  Worth the money right there!

I have several readers that are extremely good at reading....but still working on their expression.  I've seen a marked improvement in their oral reading with this product just over the last two weeks.  The ability to be independent in making the recordings and the instant feedback of listening to what they sound like right away has been a tremendous help to my kiddos!

If you're a Reading Street teacher, you may know that most of the Advanced Leveled Readers are available for AR tests... I've been having the Advanced Readers use the Easy Speak to record the leveled readers they are practicing.  Then children that might not be confident enough to read these leveled books on their own can now listen to their classmates help them read the story on their own and take an AR test with a little help from their friends!

Bottom Line....

Lots of bang for your buck!

Fun for all!

Useful technology tool!

Check out how easy it is to use....

Learning Resources is so generous to allow me to give one of these cuties away!

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