Rewiring the Brain! Mapping the Task Analysis of Reading

Today's Assistive Tech class encompassed and presented research, resources and technology to map the way we read.  First, we watched a PBS video on the 'Secret Life of the Brain'.  This video presented the complexity of reading, something we take for granted as being 'easy' to do.
In collaboration with my classmate, we used Inspiration (r)9.0 (along with How the Special the Needs Brain Learns by David Sousa & it also has a study guide)  to brainstorm and design a task analyis map for reading.   First, I have to say, it took a lot longer than I thought and second, it was really fun to do.  The exercise provided for a more indepth and broader scope of how vocabulary, rich language and attention all go into the reading process. Fasinating!


Here is MaryaAnn Wolfe, describing the process in greater detail.





Finally our beginnings for a work of art -The Task Analysis of Reading. Many changes will occur with the process as I continue my research and assistive technology journey.