1. Reading Tools Assistive Technology Interventions

2. Tasks Analysis Phonological Awareness Phonics Fluency Vocabulary Comprehension National Institute for Literacy

3. What can technology do?

4. Phonics and Fluency Technology can… Provide audio support to by-pass decoding and fluency barriers

5. Talking Books “Start to Finish” books from Don Johnston Make your own in PowerPoint Tar Heel Reader (online)

6. Alternative Text Audio books Digital text (e-text) Alternate Text Optionshandout

7. The copyright conundrum Qualifying Categories Visual impairment Physical impairment “Print disability” Certifying Authority Visual Range of people, including special ed teachers Physical Range of people, including special ed teachers “Print Disability” Medical doctor

8. Vocabulary Technology can… Assist search of word meanings Assist exploration of new words Provide definitions of words in context Provide auditory feedback

9. Vocabulary Tools Highlighting tape Handheld speller-dictionary Visual maps Talking dictionary feature

10. Comprehension Technology can… Assist with visual support Assist with concept mapping Assist taking notes Highlighting Extracting text to make study guide

11. Comprehension Tools Concept mapping Kidspiration/Inspiration/online mind mapping tools

12. Comprehension Tools Visual support Picture It Writing with Symbols

13. Comprehension Tools Integrated study tools / note taking ReadOutLoud Kurzweil 3000 demonstration