French AT tools
Several Assistive Technology Programs can be used to support students in French.
Book Creator
Book Creator is a digital tool that enables teachers and students to create multimedia books.
These books are completely customizable and can be made to support any grade or subject.
Read & Write for Google Chrome
Read&Write for Google Chrome
Read&Write for Google Chrome is assistive technology that can be tailored to meet the needs of students and enable them to independently read, write, and research across different virtual platforms.
All TDSB employees and students have access to the extension when signed in and syncing to the Chrome web browser.
Visit the Signing in/ Syncing to Chrome webpage.
The settings of Read&Write can be switched to French.
NEW!
Create Profiles in Read&Write
Create Profiles in Read&Write
Create and customize different profiles and save your favourite specific toolbar options, languages and features for different tasks. No more switching back and forth between English or French features when your profiles will save and load all your specific toolbars for you!
Text to Speech French.mp4Text-to-Speech (jouer/pause/arret)
Supports increased fluency
Decreases effort for decoding
Screen Mask English and French.mp4Chunking information (ecran masque)
Supports focus & attention
Reduces visual clutter by masking out areas
Message Vocal.mp4Oral Expression (message vocal)
Supports writing and math fluency
Supports using a variety of assessment methods
TalkntypeFrench.mp4Written Expression (prediction tool)
Supports writing and math fluency
Supports using a variety of assessment methods
Mindomo can be used to support French!
Mindomo
Mindomo is an online graphic organizer tool that allows for real-time collaboration using mind maps, concept maps, outlines, & presentations.
Students and staff must be signed in and syncing to Google Chrome to have full access to the program.
Copy of Updated Mindomo French add Sound Recording.mp4Sound Recording Tool
High structure
Organizational coaching
Clear verbal instructions
Using a variety of assessment methods
Copy of Updated Mindomo french add image.mp4Images Tool
Visual cues
high structure
Organizational coaching
Using a variety of assessment methods
Copy of Updated Mindomo French add Note.mp4Notes Tool
High structure
Organizational coaching
Using a variety of assessment methods
ActivInspire can be used to support French!
ActivInspire
ActivInspire is assistive technology software that is installed on a computer and can be used with an interactive white board. Staff can make requests for installation for school computers through ServiceIT Windows software request.
Please note that there is no "French Setting" for ActivInspire. Users will type, speak & record, and use French content in flipcharts.
Are you a staff member interested in finding out more? Please contact the AT & SEA Dept.
Grouping and locking objects.mp4Grouping & Locking Objects, & Sound Recorder
This video demonstrates grouping images & adding a recording to an image to support the conveying of meaning and expression through various forms.
new activity 3 video.mp4Markers, Sound Recorder, & Restrictors
This video demonstrates highlighting key information from the text & chunking information.
drag a copy.mp4Drag a Copy
This video demonstrates the usage of drag a copy in a math activity. The sound recorder tool is used to support the student in sharing ideas.
