Hearing

Hearing

Livescribe Pen This high tech tool captures everything you write and everything that is spoken. There is a camera inside the pen that takes pictures as you write notes. It also has a built in microphone that records everything that is spoken. In order for it to work, the pen just needs to be turned on, which is just with the click of a button. The cost of this is about $179.95 per pen. []. However, it stores a great amount of recordings and notes. It can be bought from stores such as Staples or Target, or ordered online. Students who may benefit from this are students with ADHD who have trouble focusing or students with Dyslexia, who have trouble writing. Students with ADHD can write and record for some of the lesson since they have trouble focusing for long periods of time. Since students with dyslexia may have trouble writing, they can record the lecture as well so that they can match their notes to their recordings. Students may use this pen in any environment because teachers lecture in all subjects and there is note taking in all subjects as well.

Rachel Winter

**Hardware item: Amplifier**

This personal amplifier allows student to have headphones so others are disturbed and a microphone to amplify their own voice. It costs about $30. Source - [|__http://www.amazon.com/PWMA50B-Waist-Band-Microphone-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B005I2YJPM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1367945857&sr=8-3&keywords=personal+voice+amplifier__] A student who is hard of hearing or has a quiet speaking voice can benefit from this hardware. Inclusive setting - any content area This item can help with all tasks in the classroom setting. Any time a student needs to either speak and listen, this item is helpful.
 * Kate Stuart **

FM System



The FM System connects to the child's hearing aid, while the teacher wears a microphone. It eliminates all background noise so the student can just focus on the teacher's voice during instruction. Buying an FM System can be rather expensive, from $700-$1000. Source: [] The FM System is used for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. They utilize this tool when they are in an inclusive classroom for all subjects. This item is mainly used during classroom lectures, but can also be used when watching videos or working on individual work to minimize outside distractions.

Bridie Condon