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Independent Practice – “You do”
First of all, thank you to all who have tried the app and loved it! We have had a few customers asking why the section of independent practice does not let the child know if their creative writing was correct. The reason for this is simply good pedagogy: the learning designed in this section is called independent practice. In education, independent practice refers to giving students the chance to reinforce skills and synthesize their new knowledge by completing a task on their own and away from the teacher’s guidance. This allows the child to discover, experiment and try out his or her knowledge in a risk-free environment. When a child is given the opportunity to do on his or her own after a concept is introduced and guided, he or she is empowered by it. The child takes ownership of that learning. For example, the child is shown how to write the letter ‘S’, then, he or she is guided to trace the letter ‘S’, finally, the child traces the letter ‘S’ on his or her own. Depending on the child readiness, he or she may use the guided practice as a reference to write on his or her own. This is how we learn and synthesize information.
Upcoming enhancement to the Name tab on BT Handwriting
We love our product but we are always looking for ways to make thing better. We are releasing an update to the Name tab on BT Handwriting. This update will double the writing area and simplify changing the word. I have attached a screenshot of the new tab (1st one) and the current tab (2nd one). We look forward to your feedback.
This update is currently being reviewed by Apple and Amazon and is already available as an update on the Google Android market.
BT Handwriting is #2 on Hot New Releases and #10 in Best Sellers in Education on Amazon App Store
BT Handwriting Dual Language Mobile App
The BT Handwriting app is a dual language (English and Spanish) application that empowers beginning writers to master correct letter and number formation. Good hand-writers use correct letter formation. This means, that they can write more without effort, and are able to focus better on the idea they are trying to express. Through this application, learners can develop good writing habits. It teaches learners to use the natural motion of the hand. By practicing to write letters from top to bottom, the hand is given frequent breaks at the end of writing a letter; thus making writing easy.
This application includes three main tabs: letters, numbers, and name
The letter tabs (Upper-case and Lower-case letters)
The application follows a “release of responsibility” teaching model, an “I do”, “we do,”, “you do” sequence. First, during the “I do” part of the instruction, a green ball animation shows the learner how the letter is formed. Each step of the letter formation is numbered so as to show the learner the path to form the letter. This feature may be repeated by the learner as many times as it is desired.
Next, the “we do” part of the instruction guides the learner to write the letter by following the dots while being guided bygreen ball. Finally, the “you do” part of the instruction includes and independent work practice. This consists of a blank area in which the learner is encouraged to practice the given letter. Editing features such as colored pencils and an eraser are available to make writing fun.
Through this application, writers can embark on a positive experience by monitoring their progress through the use of the camera feature. The camera allows the learner to take pictures of their work to show others their new learning and/or to keep track of their progress.
The number tab:
In addition, to letters, proper number writing is also included. Learning the correct way to write numbers follows the same teaching model as the letters.
The name tab
The learner is prompted to type in his or her name one time. Once the name is typed it will be stored in the application.
The name appears on the application’s name bar and the learner uses prior knowledge to write the name using the correct way of writing.
Share your progress
Writing Worksheets provides student the ability to save their work to their device’s photo gallery. Simply press the camera button on the worksheet you are working on.
Extension
The learning is extended by providing a phonics feature in which the student can listen to the name, sound, and an item that begins with the sound of the chosen letter. A friendly voice aids the learner to identify the name and sound of a chosen letter. The learner will also identify the item that begins with the sound of the chosen letter.
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