A Sampling of Low Tech Tools LoTTIE Kit (Low Tech Tools for Inclusive Education)  Onion Mountain Technology http://www.onionmountaintech.com A Magnifying Bar Neon Highlighters (Easy Grip) http://www.onionmountaintech.com/item.php?id=473 http://www.onionmountaintech.com/item.php?id=472 $6.50 $7.99
evo Pen The evo pen is ergonomically designed to fit into the palm of your hand. http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=evo+pen&x=0&y=0 $3.75
Remedy Pen The soft rubberized grip and barrel shape encourage a looser grip.   http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=remedy+pen&x=0&y=0 $8.98
Keystick Keyboard Labels Lowercase adhesive letters and key functions for keyboards. Color coded for help in using the correct fingers for typing.  http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=Keystick+keyboard&x=0&y=0 $2.50
Talking Calculator Calculator reads every keystroke and answer. Great for students with visual impairment Valuable for students who need to see and hear answers in order to get them accurately to their papers. Special button reads answers as individual digits or in correct nomenclature.  http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=talking+calculator&x=0&y=0 $20.95
Finger Grip Ruler The finger grip ruler allows the student to grip and hold the ruler because of a raised plastic middle.  http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?keyword=finger+grip+ruler&x=0&y=0&type=1 $1.00
Non-Slip Pad Soft rubber-like pad keeps items from slipping off smooth or inclined surfaces. Use to keep books and writing utensils on the desk, use to keep students on their chairs!  $3.00 http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=non-slip&x=0&y=0
Highlighter Tape Highlight any text, then remove the tape without damage. For teaching about highlighting or color coding.  http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=highlighter+tape&x=0&y=0 $3.00
Nitewriter Pen Lights up as you write for better lighting, improved tracking as you copy, and temporary highlighting. Batteries included.  http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=nitewriter+pen&x=0&y=0 $9.95
Specialized Pencil & Grip Set Includes 4 pencils--all with modified triangular shape: Hand Hugger, Jumbo, Intermediate, and Regular w/eraser Includes 7 grips to help students hold pens and pencils properly and more comfortably for greater legibility, speed, and reduced hand fatigue.  Pencils are  not  sold separately.   http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=specialized+pencil&x=21&y=8 $16.50
Math Tables Set of 2 tables laminated together back-to-back. Side 1: multiplication table 0-9 Side 2: Addition table 0-9. Use as a study/homework guide, or for practice drills.  http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=math+tables&x=0&y=0 $3.00
RinG Pen Ergonomically designed pen that reduces stress on the fingers and wrist by providing rigid support for the index finger. No need to grip this pen too tightly.  http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=ring+pen&x=0&y=0 $9.95
References Slideshow by Beth Dichter (with assistance from Carol S. Holzberg), Technology Integration Specialist, Northampton High School ( [email_address] )

Beth Dichter-LowTechTools

  • 1.
    A Sampling ofLow Tech Tools LoTTIE Kit (Low Tech Tools for Inclusive Education) Onion Mountain Technology http://www.onionmountaintech.com A Magnifying Bar Neon Highlighters (Easy Grip) http://www.onionmountaintech.com/item.php?id=473 http://www.onionmountaintech.com/item.php?id=472 $6.50 $7.99
  • 2.
    evo Pen Theevo pen is ergonomically designed to fit into the palm of your hand. http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=evo+pen&x=0&y=0 $3.75
  • 3.
    Remedy Pen Thesoft rubberized grip and barrel shape encourage a looser grip. http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=remedy+pen&x=0&y=0 $8.98
  • 4.
    Keystick Keyboard LabelsLowercase adhesive letters and key functions for keyboards. Color coded for help in using the correct fingers for typing. http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=Keystick+keyboard&x=0&y=0 $2.50
  • 5.
    Talking Calculator Calculatorreads every keystroke and answer. Great for students with visual impairment Valuable for students who need to see and hear answers in order to get them accurately to their papers. Special button reads answers as individual digits or in correct nomenclature. http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=talking+calculator&x=0&y=0 $20.95
  • 6.
    Finger Grip RulerThe finger grip ruler allows the student to grip and hold the ruler because of a raised plastic middle. http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?keyword=finger+grip+ruler&x=0&y=0&type=1 $1.00
  • 7.
    Non-Slip Pad Softrubber-like pad keeps items from slipping off smooth or inclined surfaces. Use to keep books and writing utensils on the desk, use to keep students on their chairs! $3.00 http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=non-slip&x=0&y=0
  • 8.
    Highlighter Tape Highlightany text, then remove the tape without damage. For teaching about highlighting or color coding. http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=highlighter+tape&x=0&y=0 $3.00
  • 9.
    Nitewriter Pen Lightsup as you write for better lighting, improved tracking as you copy, and temporary highlighting. Batteries included. http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=nitewriter+pen&x=0&y=0 $9.95
  • 10.
    Specialized Pencil &Grip Set Includes 4 pencils--all with modified triangular shape: Hand Hugger, Jumbo, Intermediate, and Regular w/eraser Includes 7 grips to help students hold pens and pencils properly and more comfortably for greater legibility, speed, and reduced hand fatigue. Pencils are not sold separately. http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=specialized+pencil&x=21&y=8 $16.50
  • 11.
    Math Tables Setof 2 tables laminated together back-to-back. Side 1: multiplication table 0-9 Side 2: Addition table 0-9. Use as a study/homework guide, or for practice drills. http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=math+tables&x=0&y=0 $3.00
  • 12.
    RinG Pen Ergonomicallydesigned pen that reduces stress on the fingers and wrist by providing rigid support for the index finger. No need to grip this pen too tightly. http://www.onionmountaintech.com/search.php?PHPSESSID=98523004&keyword=ring+pen&x=0&y=0 $9.95
  • 13.
    References Slideshow byBeth Dichter (with assistance from Carol S. Holzberg), Technology Integration Specialist, Northampton High School ( [email_address] )