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Handheld Language & Literacy Assistance

Handheld Language & Literacy Assistance. Friday, March 2 nd 2007 – 2 PM Presented by: Rebekah Staley. Overview. Featured Products: Speaking Language Master Special Edition Talking Spanish-English Language Professor How our products address accessibility issues Why Franklin?

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Handheld Language & Literacy Assistance

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  1. Handheld Language & Literacy Assistance Friday, March 2nd 2007 – 2 PM Presented by: Rebekah Staley Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007

  2. Overview Featured Products: Speaking Language Master Special Edition Talking Spanish-English Language Professor How our products address accessibility issues Why Franklin? Questions & Answers Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007

  3. Speaking Language Master Special Edition Features: • Phonetic spell correction • nolij = knowledge • jiraf = giraffe • User word list • Confusables® function • To, two, too • Word games Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007

  4. Speaking Language Master Special Edition Accessibility Features: • Full keyboard echo • Can be used as an augmentative speech device • Locator dots • Adjustable contrast, type size and voice speed Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007

  5. Talking Spanish-English Language Professor Features: • Phonetic spell correction • Speech function • Full dictionaries in Spanish & English • User word list • Confusables® • Word games Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007

  6. Franklin products meet the standards for accessible digital media • All actions completed from keyboard • Accessible to blind & deaf users • Allow users to customize timing of events: -Adjustable voice speed (Special Edition only) -Adjustable auto shut-off • Simple, high-contrast screens Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007

  7. Why Franklin products? • Simple, intuitive use • Tolerance for error • Low physical effort • Allow privacy • Content for all grade levels • Many available languages “These dictionaries are sort of personal, because no one knows whether a student cannot spell a word…It takes [the students] less time to use the Franklin [dictionary] than it does to use a hardcover dictionary.” Edna Cook, Speech/Language Pathologist & Language Arts Instructor Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007

  8. Questions & Answers If you cannot stay for the Q&A time, or have any additional questions, please contact: Rebekah Staley Education Marketing Assistant Franklin Learning Resources (609)386-2500 x4324 (609)239-5963 fax Rebekah_Staley@Franklin.com Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007

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