Assistive Technology for Writing Needs

Ghotit

Type of tool:

Windows or Mac

Area of need this device assists with:

Writing disabilities

Target audience:

People with dyslexia, dysgraphia and other learning disabilities

Removing barriers:

This tool proofreads written text for users. It has word prediction features and audio that allows the user to hear back what they wrote to Identify If there are any mistakes.

Support with UDL:

This tool provides multiple means of action and expression which falls under the UDL guidelines. It allows learners to use media as a means of communication. This allows learners to develop a wider range of expression In a world that relies heavily on media. This supports users In learning composition, not just writing. Along with this, It provides the learner the opportunity to use multiple tools for construction and composition.It provides users with another alternative for expressing what they know.

Ghotit Link

Unique features & Pros:

Ghotit offers a wide variety of helpful features Including word prediction, context-sensitive and phonetic spell checker, Integrated talking dictionary, descriptions and synonyms, dictation button and highlighting. When users are writing and listening back to what they wrote, It will provide a range of options to fix some of the spelling/grammar mistakes, and allow the user to hear back how the text would change with the other options to pick the best choice. Ghotit Is also available on a range of different platforms.

Cons:

Only 1 license Is allowed per device
Text to speech Is monotic and there Is no option for human narration
Costs $199 In a year

Dictanote

Type of tool:

Speech recognition; App/extension

Area of need this device assists with:

Writing disabilities (dysgraphia)

Target audience:

Those with writing disabilities (dysgraphia), or people who want to verbalize their responses to transfer Into writing

Removing barriers:

This tool allows for students to verbalize their responses. Dictanote will pick up on what the user Is saying, and transfer It In writing. For students with writing deficits, this gives them the opportunity to showcase what they know In another manner.

Support with UDL:

This tool gives the user the ability to choose how they want to get their response written down. They can use both speech recognition and the keyboard. This falls Into the "use multiple media for communication" category under the UDL guidelines since learners are given alternatives for expression. It also falls under the "use multiple tools for construction and composition" UDL guideline since they are able to use speech recognition as opposed to typing or pen and pencil to showcase what they know. They are given the option to use a tool that may be the right fit for their abilities and what the task Is asking of them.

Dictanote Link

Unique features & Pros:

Dictanote can be used In a variety of languages. The user can click the "on" feature to begin speaking, and as soon as they do It picks up on what they are saying. There are various voice commands for punctuation that make proper mechanics feasible. For example, at the end of a sentence the user might say "period." The feature also allows for the user to switch between speech recognition and their keyboard as they choose. They can save their responses, and even use an AI feature that organizes their Ideas. You can download your notes as PDFs, as well. Voice recognition Is roughly 95% accurate.

Cons:

It Is not always 100% accurate
Inconsistencies In Its ability to serve Its functions
You can't click on a word to see what options are available for fixing It
It will not read the response back to you, you would have to use a different tool for that

References

“Dictanote.” Chromewebstore.google.com, chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dictanote/aomjekmpappghadlogpigifkghlmebjk. Accessed 24 Mar. 2024.

Ghotit. “Dyslexia Help for Children and Adults with | Ghotit Dyslexia.” Dyslexia Writing & Reading Assistive Technology | Ghotit Dyslexia, 2011, www.ghotit.com/.

Ghotit “Real Writer and Reader” v5 Review - the Spectronics Blog. 23 May 2017, www.spectronics.com.au/blog/ghotit-real-writer-and-reader-v5/. Accessed 24 Mar. 2024.

“Ghotit Dyslexia Writing and Reading Assistant.” Spectronics - Inclusive Learning Technologies, www.spectronics.com.au/catalogue/ghotit. Accessed 24 Mar. 2024.

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