The document discusses various technologies that can support struggling readers and writers, including text-to-speech and word prediction software and apps. It considers reasons for and against using these tools from the perspective of teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Resources and features of programs like WYNN, Kurzweil, Read & Write Gold, and Snap & Read are also outlined.
Webcast for Reading Horizons Online Dyslexia Summit. Eric Price shares technology tips for students with dyslexia. For full presentation, visit https://www.readinghorizons.com/webinars/assistive-technology-in-the-classroom
Reading on e readers, tablets and phones: Hardware and software for inclusive...Dominik Lukes
This presentation was delivered to EICE 2014 (http://educationinnovation.co.uk) and later as an updated webinar in December 2014.
Watch the recorded presentation here: http://youtu.be/McBuVj3RuCA.
The benefits of using an e-reader go far beyond mere convenience of not having to carry bulky volumes. An e-ink device like the Kindle, a tablet or even just a smartphone, all of these are making a huge difference to many struggling readers. They do it by allowing customisation of the way text is displayed, making it possible to listen while reading or even instead of reading, and not least importantly how much is in front of the reader's eyes at any one moment.
This session will provide a survey of the latest hardware, software as well as the best sources of accessible documents. We will cover the pros and cons of different types of screens, best reading software for the iPad and Android tablets, and best ways of getting your e-books from anywhere onto your device. Finally, we will address ways of making the most out of an e-reading device in the school environment.
Parts of this session were developed for the Load2Learn project and parts during the iLearnRW project.
New Technologies...Your Classroom... Let's Go!Catherine Ritz
My Top 10 Student Performance Resources and My Top 10 Resources to Make Your Life Easier... designed for Foreign Language teachers! Hope you find it useful!!
Webcast for Reading Horizons Online Dyslexia Summit. Eric Price shares technology tips for students with dyslexia. For full presentation, visit https://www.readinghorizons.com/webinars/assistive-technology-in-the-classroom
Reading on e readers, tablets and phones: Hardware and software for inclusive...Dominik Lukes
This presentation was delivered to EICE 2014 (http://educationinnovation.co.uk) and later as an updated webinar in December 2014.
Watch the recorded presentation here: http://youtu.be/McBuVj3RuCA.
The benefits of using an e-reader go far beyond mere convenience of not having to carry bulky volumes. An e-ink device like the Kindle, a tablet or even just a smartphone, all of these are making a huge difference to many struggling readers. They do it by allowing customisation of the way text is displayed, making it possible to listen while reading or even instead of reading, and not least importantly how much is in front of the reader's eyes at any one moment.
This session will provide a survey of the latest hardware, software as well as the best sources of accessible documents. We will cover the pros and cons of different types of screens, best reading software for the iPad and Android tablets, and best ways of getting your e-books from anywhere onto your device. Finally, we will address ways of making the most out of an e-reading device in the school environment.
Parts of this session were developed for the Load2Learn project and parts during the iLearnRW project.
New Technologies...Your Classroom... Let's Go!Catherine Ritz
My Top 10 Student Performance Resources and My Top 10 Resources to Make Your Life Easier... designed for Foreign Language teachers! Hope you find it useful!!
Introduction to .NET
.NET Architecture and factors
Code conversion in .NET
C# Language
Text to speech(TTS) converter
Steps for TTS Converter process
Architecture of TTS converter
Other features
Applications
Advantages
Limitations and future scope
Snapshots of the project
My presentation on Android in my collegeSneha Lata
Hi everyone.....i am studying diploma in IT,i just love to know new technologies....
i have made this presentation first time on the day of Seminar presentation in my college...... i had put my efforts for doing my best......but still there may be some mistakes....just wanna share this one...hope you will like this.....thank you.. :)
Byg Tilgængeligt - Build Accessibly. My presentation for Community Day 2012 on 10 May 2012. Communityday.dk - for developers. Download file to get all the great tips and links in the notes.
Introduction to .NET
.NET Architecture and factors
Code conversion in .NET
C# Language
Text to speech(TTS) converter
Steps for TTS Converter process
Architecture of TTS converter
Other features
Applications
Advantages
Limitations and future scope
Snapshots of the project
My presentation on Android in my collegeSneha Lata
Hi everyone.....i am studying diploma in IT,i just love to know new technologies....
i have made this presentation first time on the day of Seminar presentation in my college...... i had put my efforts for doing my best......but still there may be some mistakes....just wanna share this one...hope you will like this.....thank you.. :)
Byg Tilgængeligt - Build Accessibly. My presentation for Community Day 2012 on 10 May 2012. Communityday.dk - for developers. Download file to get all the great tips and links in the notes.
Getting Down and Dirty with Accessibility and Usability workshop at TCUK12Karen Mardahl
Transcript and extra notes available at http://www.mardahl.dk/2012/11/02/getting-down-and-dirty-with-accessibility-usability-tcuk12-workshop/
Workshop at Technical Communication UK 2012 conference, Newcastle, UK.
Assistive Technology use and effectiveness in higher education and the workplaceE.A. Draffan
This was produced for the ClaroLearning Conference - two workshops on the use of various technologies to support learning and various tasks in the workplace - specifically for those with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia.
Mark Dehmlow, Head of the Library Web Department at the University of Notre Dame
At the University of Notre Dame, we recently implemented a new website in concert with rolling out a “next generation” OPAC into production for our campus. While much of the pre-launch feedback was positive, once we implemented the new systems, we started receiving a small number of intense criticisms and a small wave of problem reports. This presentation covers how to plan for big technology changes, prepare your organizations, effectively manage the barrage of post implementation technical problems, and mitigate customer concerns and criticisms. Participants are encouraged to bring brief war stories, anecdotes, and suggestions for managing technology implementations.”
Presentation to 2014 University of Guelph Accessibility Conference Perspectiv...Shawna Reibling
This Presentation was delivered to 2014 University of Guelph Accessibility Conference. Title: Perspectives on accessibility of university research: language, location and AODA compliance
Who: Krista Jensen, York University and Shawna Reibling, University, Waterloo & Anne Bergen, University of Guelph
13. WYNN
• WYNN Tip Sheets
– http://www.freedomscientific.com/lsg/products/w
ynn_tipsheets.asp
• Pearl Document Camera
14. Features
• OCR Tools
• Text to Speech Tools
• Dictionary Tools
• Research Tools
• Word Prediction
• Tools to read websites
• Tools to read PDF documents
• Test taking/writing tools
• Ability to save audio file
15. Read & Write
• Works within Word/PDF environment
• Various Toolbars
– Reading
– Writing
– Studying
– Research
16. Read Write
• Read & Write Gold Tutorials
• http://www.texthelp.com/north-america/our-
products/readwrite/educator-
resources/documentation/
• Loudon County Public School
• http://www.lcps.org/cms/lib4/VA01000195/C
entricity/Domain/116/reference%20cards/R
WGtaskcards10.pdf
17. Kurzweil
• Kurzweil Files
– Opens and reads Word and PDF Files
• Customize Toolbars
– Main Toolbar
– Reading Toolbar
– Study Skills Toolbar
– Writing Toolbar
19. Snap N Read
• Windows or Mac
• USB Flashdrive
• Floats over applications
• Docs
• PDF
• Websites
• http://www.donjohnston.com/products/snap-
read/index.html
20. Snap & Read
• Click and drag over text
• Speaker
• Click on triangle to open settings
• You can adjust speech, highlighting
colors and background transparency
21. CoWriter
• Word Prediction
• Click on arrow to flip to tools
• Topic Dictionaries
– Display words from Dictionary
• Create Custom Dictionaries
22. Adobe PDF
• Someone needs to have Adobe Pro
– Enable editing
– Save and share file
• Enable editing in Adobe Pro
– http://natri.uky.edu/assoc_projects/qiat/documen
ts/resourcebank/V-
2CreateinteractiveFormsAdobeProfessional.pdf
• Students can use form on any computer
23. Read&Write for Google Docs
• Free in Chrome Webstore
• https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/r
ead%26write-for-google-
doc/inoeonmfapjbbkmdafoankkfajkcphgd
25. Safari
• Handout from www.billziegler.com
• Set the computer up to read text
– System Preferences: Speech:Text to Speech-
Select your System Voice & Rate.
• You can re-set the HOT key that triggers the
speech
• De-clutter text on Safari web pages
• Use Cover Flow and Top Sites to allow
struggling readers to locate folders, documents
and Internet sites
26. Free Text to Speech Tools
• Edu Apps, My Study Bar
– http://eduapps.org/?page_id=7#
• AT Bar
– http://www.atbar.org/
• Balabolka
– http://balabolka.en.softonic.com/
• Natural Reader
– http://www.naturalreaders.com/download.php
27. iPad Accessibility
• Speech with highlighting
• https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5KeW-
3vYr1XQ3VSa19xSC1ZQjQ/edit
• Guided Access
• https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5KeW-
3vYr1Xbi05ZWRKOGt2aTA/edit
• Voice Over