Word Q Introduction and Tutorial

Word Q Introduction and Tutorial By Amy Broomall

What is Word Q? • Product of QuillSoft http://www.wordq.com/index.html • Assistive Technology writing software • Word prediction • Audio feedback • Editing features • Compatible with Microsoft Word and other word processing software

Why use Word Q? Modern technology has provided accommodations for: • Vision impairments • Hearing impairments • Medical disorders • Mobility issues Images from http://www.flickr.com/

Why use Word Q? • Provides writing accommodations for students with learning disabilities Click on picture to watch an interview with a student

Why use Word Q? • Serves as Assistive Technology for IEP accommodations • Improve productivity • Build confidence • Increase independence • Improve word choice, spelling, grammar • Promotes inclusion

Teacher Technology Standards Maryland Teacher Technology Standards • Standard III: Legal, Social, Ethical Issues • Standard V: Integrating Technology into Curriculum and Instruction • Standard VI: Assistive Technologies • Standard VII: Professional Growth http://www.mttsonline.org/standards/index.php .

Student Technology Standards Maryland Technology Literacy Standards • Standard 2.0: Digital Citizenship • Standard 3.0: Technology for Learning and Collaboration • Standard 4.0: Technology for Communication and Expression http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/techlit/

Student Writing Sample without Word Q

Student writing sample with Word Q

Launch Word Q • Log onto your computer, double click Word Q from the Accessibility menu • Connect headphones or speakers if using them, or adjust volume • Preview tutorial videos http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/hiat/tech_quick_guides/wordq_QG.shtm

Create New User • Click next on the New User Setup Wizard • Open English US folder to choose vocabulary list • Choose Starter vocabulary list and click next

Create New User • Click next on the New User Wizard to save vocabulary • Enter your name in File Name box and click save • View name of new user on the Word Q button bar

Using Word Q • Button bar and yellow prediction box will appear • Click on options and open user on button bar • Open word processing software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.) by clicking on Microsoft from the Application Menu then double click on Microsoft Word • Begin typing and choose word from the list of words from the prediction box

Features to Notice • Choose words by clicking on the word, typing the number of the word, or using the arrow keys • Listen for audio as you highlight each word • Look and listen for example sentences next to words with arrows • To view endings of base words, choose base word, click backspace and view word with multiple endings

Features to Notice • Listen for the sentence after ending punctuation is placed • Continue typing if word prediction is not needed • Press Esc to delete chosen word • Prediction box will disappear while you scroll through text with arrows

Independent Practice • Complete the independent practice activity • Save to public drive, 3rd grade under folder titled Word Q Practice Activity when finished

Additional Features Options button • My Words-Main Tab-add words to prediction box • My Words-Spelling Tab-review student’s spelling of previously used words • My Words-Topic Tab-create vocabulary lists for selected topics • Prediction-Word List, Prediction, and Selection Tab-customize the prediction box by limiting words shown, layout, and editing features • Speech Feedback-Voice and Feedback Tab-customize audio settings • Hot Key-allows use of F keys

Additional Features Words button • Click to show or hide prediction box or use Hot Key F9 Speech button • Turn audio on or off or use Hot Key F10 Read button • Highlight text and click read to hear what was typed or use Hot Key F11 Detailed information about additional features at http://amybroomall.wikispaces.com/ Click on the Advanced Features of Word Q link

Next Steps • Implement in classroom • Visithttp://amybroomall.wikispaces.com/ to learn more about Advanced features, view a how to video, and to participate in a discussion • Questions? • Evaluation

Need Help? Amy Broomall 3rd Grade Teacher Tuscarora Elementary 240/566-0086 amy.broomall@fcps.org http://amybroomall.wikispaces.com/ http://www.wordq.com/support.html

Word Q Introduction and Tutorial

Word Q Introduction and Tutorial

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