Typing can be a great accommodation that allows students to type instead of handwriting. This is useful for students who have difficulty with legibility, spelling, and getting their thoughts on paper.
Typing can be a great accommodation that allows students to type instead of handwriting. This is useful for students who have difficulty with legibility, spelling, and getting their thoughts on paper.
Typing: Typing.com is a free resource for students and teachers that will connect students to the foundations of technology- for free! Students can learn how to type through various means, but they will love all of the options for playing games while they learn. In addition, students can also learn about digital literacy and even coding if they desire. The possibilities are endless!
Speech-to-text: This is an accommodation that allows students to use speech-to-text. Students will speak their written work, instead of handwriting or typing the text. This is incredibly helpful for students who have difficulty getting their thoughts on paper. Click HERE to learn how to use this feature.
Need Help with Grammar: Try using grammarly.com It is a free online resource that can assist students with grammar, punctuation, and more when typing assignments.
When using assistive technology as an accommodation for writing assignments, occupational therapists look to ensure students are typing at an appropriate typing speed with good accuracy meeting grade-level typing standards.
Like writing, we encourage daily practice at home to increase speed and accuracy on writing assignments.
Typing.com is a wonderful FREE website that students can log into using their google passwords on their Chromebooks.
If you need assistance with accessing this, please do not hesitate to reach out to your teacher or school staff for help.