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SPED410 – Universal Design & Assistive Technology (10/3/13)
Agenda
UDL & AT for Reading UDL & AT for Writing
Remedial
Vs.
Compensatory
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AT Adaptations
Range of available supports
UDL and Reading
Research shows that TTS… Promotes access to text for wide reading Contributes to word recognition Provides a multisensory experience
(hearing, seeing, sub vocalizing) Can be used to recreate the practice of
repeated readings (best with recorded speech)
Free Text Readers
• WordTalk (wordtalk.org.uk)
• Free; only works in MS Word
• ReadPlease (readplease.com)
• Free; must select text with mouse, copy and paste into ReadPlease’s window
Read:OutLoud
Bookshare Edition Read2Go App
Scan & Read Systems
Kurzweil 3000, WYNN, TextHelp R&W Gold
Acquiring Electronic Text
Scanning◦ Who will do the scanning?◦ What will they scan?◦ Can the person scan and edit?
UDL & Writing
Brainstorm some of the characteristics of struggling writers
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Characteristics of Struggling Writers
Pre-Writing Drafting Revising Editing Publishing
Stages of the Writing Process
Range of available supports
Use a clipboard use a slant board Provide tactual boundaries
Adapt the Writing Surface
Adapt pen & pencil Specialty writing
instruments Headstick Mouthstick Writing aids
Adapt the Writing Tool
Label Makers
Letter / name stamps
Forms with check-offs
Use Writing Alternatives
Dictionaries Talking dictionary
Spelling Supports
Activity Jaime – supported employment activity
Group Activity # 1
Hands on! Write:OutLoud / Co:Writer
Draft:Builder
iPad – writing apps
Neo (AlphaSmart)
Livescribe Pen
Portable Word Processing
Neo from AlphaSmart
Netbook computers
• Livescribe Pen• Soundnote app
Note Taking / Organization
Writing with the Computer
Visual Outlining
InspirationDraft:Builder
Word Talk toolbarWord talk is a free plug-in developed by the
CALL Centre (at the Univeristy of Edinburgh) for use with all versions of Microsoft Word (from Word 97 upwards)
This toolbar provides users with auditory support for their writing. In addition, words are highlighted while being spoken and there is a talking spell check feature.
Ginger Software
Auditory Support for Editing
• Write OutLoud from Don Johnston
Word Prediction as a writing support
• Co:Writer from Don Johnston
• Read & Write from Text Help
Voice Recognition
The Process of Writing with Voice..
Think
Compose
Talk
ReadCheck
Edit
(Fonner)
Apps for Writing
Activity Jaime – supported employment activity
Group Activity # 2
Questions??
Comments??
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