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Electronic Resource Notebook:

Electronic Resource Notebook:. EDSE 524: Assistive Technology for Individuals with Learning Disabilities Summer 2007 Dr. Cheryl Temple, Instructor.

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Electronic Resource Notebook:

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  1. Electronic Resource Notebook: EDSE 524: Assistive Technology for Individuals with Learning Disabilities Summer 2007 Dr. Cheryl Temple, Instructor

  2. Low Tech IdeasHow Low Can You Go?Low Tech Strategies to aide the Writing Processcindicarminaotr/l carmincm@pwcs.edu summer 2007

  3. KIDWORDS/Magnetic Poetry • Allows student to physically manipulate letters & words into a sentence. Great for kinesthetic or visual learners. “Kidwords” is color-coded for various parts of speech! http://www.beacon-ridge.com • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  4. Carbonless Notebook • Allows student to have a copy of notes created by a peer &/or teacher without the need to Xerox. http://www.beacon-ridge.com Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  5. Dry Erase Contact Paper • Turns any surface into an erasable worksurface. Great for placing on in individual desktop. Eliminates the need to constantly pull out a dry erase board! • (www.beacon-ridge.com) • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  6. See and Stamp Transparent Stamps • Allows students to “stamp” letters to form words. Dotted line encourages tracing. Transparent design allows student to “see” where they are placing the letter. Great for individuals who need a kinesthetic component, or who struggle with the mechanical aspects of writing. www. educationalinsights.com Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  7. Colored Notebook Paper • 3 hole punch notebook paper in a variety of colors. Helps with organization of thoughts and/or subjects. Let your imagination run wild……bulleted ideas on 1 color, graphic organizer another, sloppy copy on a 3rd and so forth! • http://www.headsupnow.com/ • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  8. Writing Guide • Reuseable, heavy duty writing guide to help students keep written work spatially aligned. http://www.onionmountaintech.com Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  9. Velcro Picture Paper • WOW! Velcro paper! This stuff will go through your inkjet printer…and already has the bristly Velcro on the back! Great for printing out individual word banks that can be manipulated but not lost! www.onionmountaintech.com Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  10. Mighty Mechanical Pencil • Extra large barrel assists with grip/fine motor control issues; while the super-thick 1.3 ml lead resists breaking! Eliminates the frequent trips to the pencil sharpener; reduces the heavy pressure! www.pfot.com Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  11. E-Z Edit Paper • A spiral bound notebook of alternating yellow and white lines. Assists student in spatially organizing their writing. Also helpful for editing, as it provides room for corrections/deletions/ideas etc. • www.pfot.com

  12. Cornell Method PDF Generator • Website based program to allow personalization of paper for Cornell Note Taking method. Allows paper to be created for each subject. Pre-enters date etc. • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  13. High Tech IdeasHighly Motivating, Highly Exciting, High Impact tools to aide the Writing Processcindicarminaotr/l summer 2007 carmincm@pwcs.edu

  14. Wizard Spell • WizardSpell is a web-based program designed to be an individualized spelling coach. Word lists are created to match homework assignments or special needs. Visual and auditory cues are faded over time. Results are recorded. • www.wizardspell.com • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  15. “Sounds Like”-Spell,Write! • A phonetic on screen program program for persons who have trouble spelling- LD,Dyslexia, etc. The user finds a word by selecting the phonemes in a words. A phonetic typing program with voice output. • www.ahf-net.com • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  16. SoothSayer Word Prediction™ • This program combines word prediction features with extensive speech output to help you find the word or sentence you are looking for. • www.afh-net.com • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  17. WhiteSmoke • Uses Artificial Intelligence Technology to provide students with Grammar check, text enrichment (enhances simple vocabulary), spell check, and proofreading. Also includes a thesaurus, and writing templates as well as punctuation correction. • www.whitesmoke.com • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  18. WordQ Writing Software • Designed for children with learning disabilities, WordQ is a word predicition software program that includes text-to-speech, and predictes words based on creative spelling. Provides usage examples for confusing words. • www.wordq.com • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  19. SpeakQ • Speech Recognition software designed specifically for persons with learning disabilites and children. Addresses issues present with other voice recognition software, such as reading demands and operational complexity. • Works in conjunction with WordQ2 to allow students the option to dictate text, type on the keyboard, choose from a word prediction list, or alternate between these methods as needed! • www.wordq.com • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  20. IrisPen6 • Digital Notetaker. Works like a higlighter! Slide the pen across the printed information and the data is transferred into a word-processing document. The Executive version will even scan handwritten text and read back the scanned information with synthesized voice output. Perfect for students who struggle to take notes! • www.irislink.com • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  21. QuicktionaryII Professional • A handheld scanning “pen” that provides instant definitions of words via built in Text-to-Speech technology. No distraction/separation of cadence by pausing to look up a word. • www.quictionary.com/wizcom • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  22. Speaking Spelling • Designed for the teacher, Speaking Spelling uses human speech and interesting graphics to allow a teacher to design electronic spelling tests. Words can be “read” aloud to the student; who can then demonstrate mastery via multiple choice, fill in the blank etc. formats. Words can be “shuffled” to prevent ordered memorization. • www.marvelsoft.com • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  23. ProtoType • A word prediction software tool which features Picture Prediction to help visual learners; early learners, students with poor phonemic awareness etc. • www.enablemart.comCindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  24. Websites

  25. Writing Tools Continuum • http://www.onionmountaintech.com/files/Writing%20Tools%20Continuum.pdf • Resource developed by Judi Sweeney of Onion Mountain Technologies. • Graphic organizer developed using Inspiration-application with low tech to high tech continuum of tools to consider for various components of the writing process. • Looks at Handwriting, Organization, Spelling, elaboration, Speed, Worksheets, and Note-taking. • Great sheet to provide teachers! • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  26. Access Technology at Madison Park • http://www.boston.k12.ma.us/teach/technology/access.asp • This website provides instructional tools designed to help an educator/IEP team decide which path to take when considering AT. • Blank templates and sample templates are provided, as are instructional pages for adapting books, etc. • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  27. Technology Assistance for Special Consumers • http://tasc.ataccess.org/tools.html • This website provides a quick, no-frills listing of Assistive Technology tools, resources and vendors. • Easy to visually scan and locate needed reference, this would be nice to keep in a day-planner for instant reference. • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  28. The Family Center on Technology and Disability • http://www.fctd.info/ • Nice website for teachers and parents alike. Provides basic information on AT and links to pertinent websites. Participate in Discussion Boards that include notable names such as Richard Wanderman, Grace Miller (Arlington PS), Joy Zabala [SETT], and Dave Edyburn etc! • Sign up for the FREE CD-ROM that lists thousands of AT Resources! • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  29. Begin with Me! • http://www.beginwithme.misd.net/ • A comprehensive website designed to guide the visitor through the Goals, Process, and Tools regarding Writing and the LD student • Provides comprehensive links to resources, templates etc. • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  30. LD Resources • http://www.ldresources.org/?cat=39 • Quick and easy method to locate a multitude of ideas, when you are “stumped” • Type in Low Tech Tools and you will get a list of 26 items to click on , with possible uses. • High Tech Tools will lead you to 24 suggestions. • Site also includes Discussion Boards, Archives, Resources, Educational Institutions, etc. • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  31. The Learning ToolBox • http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html • A section of James Madison University website devoted to visually explaining the Cornell Notetaking Approach. • Clear, concise graphics. Geared for secondary level students, The Learning Toolbox provides strategies for students with Learning Disabilities and ADD to help them become more effective learners. Portions could easily apply to middle and highschool level students. • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  32. Learning Disabilities and Assistive Technologies • http://www.gatfl.org/ldguide/write.htm • Well designed, easy to navigate website, with universal design features! • Sections on Reading, Writing, Math, Social, and Using AT! • Good links and clear, current information • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  33. Working Together: Computers and People with Learning Disabilities • This website contains an 11 minute video of students with learning disabilities demonstrating computer based tools and strategies • http://www.washington.edu/doit/Video/wt_learn.html • There is also a publication that accompanies the video that includes additional resources and content • http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Technology/atpwld.html • Provides viewers with a better understanding of “why” specific accommodations are recommended; and “how” they can help! • Cindi Carmina OTR/L 8/2007

  34. The International Dyslexia Association:Assistive Technology Resources • http://www.interdys.org/idatech/at-home.asp • Cleverly designed web-page of a nicely developed website. • Click on the graphic organizer “bubble” to learn more about AT/Dyslexia & Math, Reading, Writing , Organization, Computers etc.

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