Friday, April 27, 2012

HearAll Assessment Recorder Review and Giveaway and a Grant Opportunity!

It's Friday!  Whoo hoo!

Remember this box that Learning Resources sent me...?

Well, we have been using the HearALL Assessment Recorder like crazy in my classroom and I would love to tell you aaaaalll about it!

My first reaction was how light and tiny it was when I pulled it out... I couldn't believe it...
But, its size and weight did not disappoint... this small wonder truly has helped me do some amazing things in my classroom.

I have used it to:

1.) record a group discussing a book without me there to facilitate and then listen later to gauge the quality of their conversation.

2.) I have a student who is a great comprehender, but isn't very accurate... seriously... how does he know everything that happened in a chapter when he's literally reading about 60% of the words?  I had him record himself reading a chapter of a Magic Tree House book.  I made a copy of the chapter, sat with the recorder, and read along highlighting all of the words he missed... it was A LOT.  I showed him and he insisted the recorder must have been wrong.  So then I saw down with him and we listened to it together and he was SHOCKED at all of the words... we're talking whole paragraphs... that he was skipping!  For the next several days, this student did all of his independent reading into the HearALL and then we listened to it together and I was then SHOCKED at how much his accuracy improved just by being made aware, seeing, and hearing his inaccuracies!

3.) I recorded a set of directions and questions on here for one of my reading groups.  When they met, I was able to facilitate their discussion via the HearALL!  They thought it was so funny- I even gave them time to answer the questions I asked and offered little praises to their answers that I couldn't even hear... they loved that!

What I loved about it:

1.) Who doesn't want to be in more than one place at one time?  This truly has made that possible for me!

2.) No batteries!!!!!  This charges right from the computer and is also super easy to get files off of for sending to parents and documenting.

3.) The voice quality is great!  It picks up voices well and doesn't pick up a lot of extra classroom background sounds.

Learning Resources has offered to give you one too!  All you have to do is leave a comment... I hope you'll go and like Learning Resources on Facebook too!  I have one more Learning Resources giveaway that will be coming up in a few weeks... so I hope you'll follow my blog if you aren't already so you can have a chance for the next one... it's a biggie!  This giveaway ends on Sunday, so you have two days to comment and like!  Go go go!

Want more info on the great product?  Check out these links!
https://www.facebook.com/learningresources
http://pinterest.com/learninghandson/

Not only that- but Learning Resources is sponsoring an AMAZING grant right now where you can win some technology for your classroom.  You better believe I'll be entering this one!

Learning Resources announces the sponsorship of a teacher grant hosted by WeAreTeachers. To apply, teachers must answer this question: “How would you use portable interactive technology to create collaborative lessons?” After the application process concludes, educators can invite colleagues to vote for their favorite lesson ideas. Each of the three top vote getters will win a set of three now!Boards and three GeoSafari Tuff Cams, a prize package valued at $2,000. Additionally, two merit-based winners selected by a panel of teachers will each win one now!Board and one GeoSafari Tuff Cam, a total value of $700. Teachers can apply for the grant online through May 22, 2012.

For more information and to apply for the grant, visit http://www.weareteachers.com/teaching-ideas/grant?grantId=102.
 

73 comments:

  1. I like Learning Resources on FB and would looove one of these!!

    Emily
    eah719@hotmail.com

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  2. I would LOVE one to use in my class!!!!

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  3. This would be awesome to use with my ESOL kiddos!

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  4. This definitely seems like a useful tool for the classroom! Love it!

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  5. Wow! What great ideas! I would love to use one in my classroom!!

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  6. What an amazing tool to have!!! I'm dreaming about all of the opportunities it would provide in my classroom. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  7. This would be great to use in my classroom for assessments, fluency, and having students create listening center entries. I can see lots of fun with this:))

    Corinna
    Surfin' Through Second
    corgandara@gmail.com

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  8. I would LOVE this in my classroom!

    rdavis4@usd259.net

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  9. Hi! I'm so glad I found your blog today! I'm now following you. Stop by and visit me...

    learnplayandhavefun.blogspot.com

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  10. I love Learning Resources Products!!! Hope I have luck this time!!!
    bl3982@yahoo.com

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  12. I like Learning Resources on Facebook! My class would love this in our classroom!!

    heather.byers@saintpaulschool.net

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  13. This would be perfect for my reading intervention kids! I have been looking for a good recording device to record and compare their readings! You are right, I can't be everywhere at the same time--I need help!

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  14. COOL! My kids would love this and boy oh boy would it help with fluency! Email on my blog. ~Amanda The Teaching Thief

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  15. I have been wanting one of these!!!

    Linda
    Lnetzeband.at.gmail.com

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  16. I have seen those everywhere! I so want one. Keeping my fingers & toes crossed! lol


    First Grade Delight
    imgoingfirst@gmail.com

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  17. This sounds so cool :o)

    msob123@gmail.com

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  18. I liked them on FB!

    rmariemuniz(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  19. I would love to be in the drawing. I too have seen quitea few bloggers writing about how great they are so I feel like I'm really missing out. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.

    I already "like" Learning Resources on Facebook.

    Temske@gmail.com

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  20. I would LOVE to win one of these for my classroom!

    buitiful@aol.com

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  21. I love all the ways you used this in your class. I like learning resources on facebook.
    kheinrich9@gmail.com

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  22. Awesome giveaway! I would love one for my classroom.

    swimmingintosecond@att.net

    Swimming into Second

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  23. I would love to win this for my classroom! :)

    kinderdiva@gmail.com

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  24. This little gadget looks just wonderful! How do you pair up with Learning Resources?
    ar

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  25. I would love to have this in my classroom!!!!! Oh the possibilities!!!!!

    Holly
    Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade

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  26. I would LOVE to have one of these for my first grade kiddos!!!!

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  27. I like Learning Resources on Facebook! I would love to win one.

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  28. I would love to win! I am loving all of these giveaways!
    ❤ Sandra
    Sweet Times in First
    sweettimesinfirst@gmail.com

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  29. i would love to win this amazing tool. mary at apopovic@primus.ca

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  30. I would love to get my hands on this!

    ✞Heather
    Swinging Through Second Grade
    hdawntn@hotmail.com

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  31. What a valuable tool~ I already "like" Learning Resources on Facebook :)

    Elizabeth

    Fun in Room 4B

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  32. awesome giveaway

    i like LR on facebook- cathy c

    catherine0807 at hotmail dot com

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  33. I'd love to have this to use with my class!
    lraines78@gmail.com

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  34. I follow your blog and like Learning Resources on FB!

    ✿Becky✿
    aubecky@hotmail.com
    2nd Grade Rocks!

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  35. The possibilities... (: I would love this for my students. aleshawilson@cox.net

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  36. I like Learning Resources on facebook and I would love to win one of these.

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  37. Well that sounds like a great giveaway!
    Please come visit! I'm new!
    JennyB
    Funtastic Fun in First Grade

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  38. I like Learning Resources on Facebook! And I would love to win one of these beauties!

    Ashley
    Live2Learn
    ashley58926@hotmail.com

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  39. Looks like a great tool for the classroom. I follow your blog & like Learning Resources on FB. meredith.mitchell(at)nhcs(dot)net

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  40. I follow your blog and Learning Resources on Facebook. What a wonderful addition to my classroom the HearAll would make!

    Aimee
    aimee@vanmiddlesworth.org

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  41. I would love to use this in my classroom.
    lopezanamarie9@gmail.com

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  42. Looks like a great tool for the classroom. Thanks for the review!
    awhite8809@gmail.com

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  43. I'll be traveling between buildings next year - this would be a fabulous way to stay organized!
    lthrockmorton@mscs.k12.al.us

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  44. I would love this for my classroom! I have the opposite problem with a couple students - they can read fluently but cannot retell or demonstrate comprehension, this would be a great tool to show how they answer questions...
    Laura
    lschmitzy@gmail.com
    Mrs. Castro's Class 2nd Grade...Spanglish Style

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  45. This would be a great tool for the classroom! I have been searching for a tool that would record students reading, critically reflecting on lessons, and collaborating with one another.

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  46. This would be perfect for my students. I would be able to really get to more of my kiddos in a timely manner.

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  47. I am in LOVE with this!! This would be great in monitoring my students' reading & pinpointing their areas of difficulty.

    Lisa
    fsuteach81@yahoo.com

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  48. This would be so helpful for both my kids and for RTI documentation. I liked on Facebook as well

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  49. That is really cool, I have a student who would really benefit from that. Thanks so much for the chance.

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  50. This would be a great fluency tool in my classroom.

    Nicole
    http://mrsriosteachessecondgrade.blogspot.com/

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  51. Oops, I meant to post...This would be a great fluency tool in my classroom.

    Nicole
    nmrios@hotmail.com

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  52. I would love To use this amazing resource in my room! What teacher wouldn't love to be in two places at once! Oh, the possibilities!

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  53. This sounds like an amazing product! What a great asset to a class!
    Marianne

    marianne.haas@sympatico.ca

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  54. I would really LOVE to have this to use in my class! It would be such an incredible motivator and useful tool! I follow Learning Resources on FB too. :o)

    Kideducator@comcast.net

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  55. Awesome! I've seen this reviewed on a lot of different blogs lately, and I want one!

    amynovellino@hotmail.com

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  56. How great! Would LOVE this:) Thanks!!
    Alissalockwood@gmail.com

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  57. This would be so useful in my first grade classroom! I would love this!
    rita@serendipityschool.com

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  58. What a cool tool. You've vividly shown how it can help us discover why students slip by.

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  59. Wow what an amazing tool! I would love to use it for my Daily 5 Reading or during Science Investigations. Very cool! Maybe on summer vacations I could bring it home to use for my husband too. Just teasing! Love this product!
    Stephanie

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  60. I just liked Learning Resources on Facebook, but wish I could click a love button. They are on of the best companies we have as educators to choose from. Great products, very functional and practical. Thank you for the review!
    Stephanie Cox

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  61. This sounds like a great resource for the classroom!

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  62. I Love your idea of going back through a chapter a child recorded and highlight all the words they missed! I want this!!

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  63. What a great tool! So many possibilities...

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  64. This would be great in my classroom! I like Learning Resources on FB :)

    sunburst541@gmail.com

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  65. This would be great in my special ed classroom!

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  66. I would LOVE to have this to use in my classroom! Super cool and I am sure that students would love using it!

    christyholder27@aol.com

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  67. This would be a PURRfect tool to have in my pet shop theme classroom! My pet crew would "paws"itively love to it!!

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  68. SO so so want/ need this for my classroom!
    Thanks for the opportunity!
    Jana
    Jprowell11@gmail.com

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  69. I would love to use this in my classroom! Currently we are doing a poetry unit and the new common core says to have the students do an audio recording of a poem (or story). I think this would be a great technology tool for that and for other fluency related activities in our classroom. I'm sure the students would be excited about it!
    Lauren

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  70. P.S. I just liked Learning Resources on facebook. Their products are always high quality!

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  71. This would be perfect for my clssroom! Thanks for sharing!Do you like this better than the easi-speak?

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  72. My kids would love to use it! Small groups stations, paired reading, all over!!

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