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Spell Check
Spell Check
An application that checks and flags spelling errors, the offers useful suggestions.
Spelling and Grammar Check in Google Docs
Spelling and Grammar Check in Google Docs
Google docs has built in support for spelling and grammar check.
Text-to-Speech
Text-to-Speech
The ability of computers and other devices to read text aloud. Students can use this feature to help edit their written work
This is a free extension that has a few in app purchases.
Read&Write for Google Chrome
Read&Write for Google Chrome
This extension from TextHelp has a 30 day free trial for students. Teachers can receive a free premium license. It is a resource that some schools have purchased as it offers tools for both reading and writing.
Texthelp PDF Reader
Texthelp PDF Reader
This is a free extension. It opens PDF in Google Drive and the web.
Reads aloud and provides dynamic text leveling. This is a purchased app from Don Johnston.
Word Prediction
Word Prediction
As letters are typed, words are predicted based on the context of the sentence. Words appear in a predictive list. Student select their desired word from the list.
Read and Write for Google Docs
Read and Write for Google Docs
This chrome extension provided word prediction to help students improve their writing.
Co:Writer Universal
Co:Writer Universal
This is avaliable for word predction in Google Docs.
Speech-to-Text
Speech-to-Text
A translation of word into text.
Voice Typing in Google Docs
Voice Typing in Google Docs
Voice typing always you to write with you voice.
You Try It!
You Try It!
Pull out your own technology and see if you can find these supports. You may already be using some of them to help you in your own life. You can look at the handouts on this page for suggested tools and where to find them.
Enlarge the text on your device
Find the tool that will read what you want to hear on your device.
Look up the meaning of a word
Create a text message using the speech recognition software in your device.
Does your email or your text have Word Prediction?
How does your technology help you know when something is misspelled?
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