23TRA667 Developing Independent Reading Skills Including Digital Tools

Date:     Tuesday 11th October 2023
Time:     7 pm - 8 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Subject Teachers, SEN and EAL Teachers in Primary, Post Primary and Further Education

Independent reading is a key skill for progression through the education system and into the world of work.  Text to speech software provides a powerful tool to support reading for all students including those with specific learning needs but students need to be shown how to integrate this into effective reading practices.

This workshop will give a demonstration of some of the most helpful text to speech options and look at designing classroom activities to help students understand how to make the most of these tools as part of their reading repertoire.

Bio of Presenter: Jane Brennan

The Webinar is facilitated by Jane Brennan, Transitions Facilitator at Munster Technological University, Kerry Campus. Jane is a language and communication teacher who has worked in second level, further and higher education. The webinar is offered through the PATH 3 programme for access to higher education.