Tel.A.Vision

Tel.a.vision was created in 2010 and is geared towards helping at-risk and special education students work towards a future goal. Students use this web-based application to create a multimedia vision for their future. Tel.A.Vision enhances creativity, writing, reading and revision skills. This multisensory approach towards a project really enhances participation for reluctant students and will help decrease the number of students that have no hope for their future and at risk of dropping out.

Tel.A.Vision utilizes an entirely online curriculum and includes lessons plans that are appropriate for any student but include specific modifications for students' with special needs. However, the curriculum is appropriate for everyone. Many teachers give students the assignment: "what I want to be when I grow up". Struggling students are not usually motivated by a writing assignment and oftentimes do not see themselves having a bright future.

It costs $250 for up to 30 students. Every student has their own account and the final product can be put onto DVDs.

By developing a concrete and vivid goal to work with, students can begin to believe that they do have something to work for.



References:

Students develop self advocacy skills with "vision video" web 2.0 application. (2010, June/July). Closing the Gap, Retrieved from https://www.closingthegap.com/solutions/articles/1801

*Note: I am in no way being compensated for my review of Tel.A.Vision. Should the company wish to supply me with a license free of charge, I'd be over the moon!