Dragon NaturallySpeaking and Google Voice Typing enable students to dictate their thoughts and have them converted into written text, assisting those who struggle with writing.
Google Voice Typing
Google Voice Typing is a built-in accessibility feature available in Google Docs and other Google Workspace tools. It allows users to dictate text using their voice, making it an excellent tool for students with disabilities, such as those with motor impairments, dyslexia, or other challenges that make typing difficult. Features include voice commands, multi-language support, real-time dictation, and integration with Google Docs and Slides for creating documents and presentations.
Tools like Co:Writer and WordQ predict the words a student is typing to type, reducing the number of keystrokes needed and helping with spelling and grammar.
Co:Writer is an assistive technology tool designed to support writing for individuals with learning disabilities, dyslexia, or other physical challenges. It uses advanced word prediction to suggest words as students type, helping with spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. Features includes word prediction, speech-to-text, dictionaries, and customizable settings to adjust font size, color, and other preferences for accessibility.
Video demo: https://www.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=292084
Programs like Inspiration and Kidspiration help students organize their thoughts and ideas visually making it easier to plan and structure their writing.
Kidspiration Graphic Organizer
Kidspiration is a visual learning software that helps learners organize their thoughts and ideas through graphic organizers like concept maps, webs, and Venn diagrams. The software supports various subjects, including reading, writing, math, and science, by providing tools that cater to visual and auditory learners.
Digital storytelling using thousands of pre-existing images, custom layouts, characters, scenes, etc. to create storyboards for comprehension.
Co-organize learning with graphic organizer templates (Cause & Effect, Question Exploration, Comparison, or Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) and build it out to support lessons. Create essential questions, define important terms, and provide multimodal instruction.
Tools like Kurzweil 3000 and Read&Write can read aloud the text that students have written, helping them to identify errors and improve their writing.
Kurzweil 3000 is an assistive technology platform designed to support literacy and learning. It provides tools for reading, writing, studying, and test-taking, making it especially helpful for students with learning disabilities. Features include text-to-speech, speech-to-text, translation tools, and interactive study aids. It aligns with Universal Design for Learning principles, ensuring accessibility and flexibility for diverse learners.
Read&Write is a literacy support tool designed to assist students with disabilities, including those with learning challenges. It provides a range of features to enhance reading, writing, and comprehension tools such as text-to-speech, speech-to-text, word prediction, audio maker, and text and picture dictionaries.
Devices like Intellikeys provide customizable keyboard layouts that can be tailored to meet the needs of students with physical disabilities, making typing easier.
Intellikeys is a programmable alternative keyboard designed to support individuals with physical, visual, or cognitive disabilities. It provides an accessible way to type, navigate on-screen displays, and control a computer. Features include low-resure keys, switch compatibility, and other adjustable settings.
Devices like the Livescribe Smartpen record audio while students write, allowing them to review their notes and hear the correspond audio later.
The Livescribe Smartpen is an assistive technology tool designed to help students with disabilities, such as dyslexia, ADHD, or physical impairments, succeed in their academic pursuits. It combines traditional note taking with advanced technology to enhance learning and accessibility. Features include audio recording, digital note storage, and special dot paper which links written notes with audio, ensuring seamless playback.
Writing Construct Aids are digital tools that support the writing process by helping students with grammar, sentence structure, clarity, organization, and revision. These tools provide real-time feedback, readability enhancements, and writing suggestions to improve students' written communication skills.
Grammar checker, sentence rephrase, translation, punctuation checker, spell checker.
Makes writing readable, concise, and correct, adjusts tone.
Clear writing, mistake-free documents. Grammar check, plagiarism check, citation generator, AI Detector, tone detector, paraphrasing tool.