Assistive technology tools for struggling students in post-secondary education
Assistive technology tools for struggling students
in post-secondary education
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Must be• Goal directed
• Supported within the curriculum plan
• Integrated with other technology
• Supported with training and learning
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Technology for reading and access to learning
content
Settings &
Extensions
iPad Settings
• General/Accessibility/Vision / Speak selection
• General/Accessibility/Vision / Speak screen
Chrome Extension
• Co:Writer for Chrome
Co:Writer Desktop
• Speech Settings
Text to speech
read up to 500 wpm
speak 150-170 wpm
comprehension problemsbelow 100 wpm
words need to pacedat 2 or 3 pre second
Apps
• Readability Score
• Symbol Support
• iReadWrite
Chrome Extensions
• Google Dictionary
• Read&Write for Google
Other resources
• http://www.readability-score.com/
• www.rewordify.com
Comprehension & Vocabulary Support
Apps
• ClaroPDF
• PDF Expert 5
• iAnnotate PDF
Reading PDFs
Apps
• KNFB Reader
• Prizmo
• Pixter
• TextGrabber
OCR tools
Supporting organisation and other
executive functions
organisation & study
quality of thinking drops away quickly once working memory increases beyond
four items
Apps
• tldr Reader
• bitly URL Shortener
Chrome Extension
• TLDR
• Google URL Shortener
Resources
• www.textcompactor.com
Cognitive load
QR Codes
Websites
• qrstuff.com
• qrcode.kaywa.com
• zxing.appspot.com/generator
• qrvoice.net
QR Code generator
Apps
• Scan - QR Code and Barcode Reader
• Qrafter Pro
Available for any device!
QR Code readers
Apps
• SafeShare TV
• Nicertube
Chrome extensions
• Clearly
• Readability
Resources
• Reader Button in Safari via Speak Selection
Minimise Distraction
Apps
• Side by Side
• Sling Note
• Google Scholar
Chrome Extension
• Split Screen
Information Gathering
Apps
• Easy APA
• EasyBib
Resources
• Google Scholar
Referencing
Apps
• ClaroSpeak
• Voice Reader
• Recorder
Create Audio
Apps
• Sonic Pics
• Movenote
• Explain Everything
Chrome
• www.youtube.com/editor
Video editing
• iMovie
Video Creation
video is a tool to support instruction, not an instructional tool
Apps
• Tubenotes
Resources
• VideoNot.es is a free web tool that allows students to take notes on a video they are watching
Video Notes
Apps
• Book Creator
• Creative Book Builder
eBooks
Software
• iBooks Author via Macbook
eBooks
Learners learn more when working in pairs when using
technology
use the cloud
• Evernote
• Dropbox
• Google drive
Using the Cloud
Apps
• Forgetful
• Mylillist
• Nozbe
• Reminders
• Calendar
Google Calendar
• Share and collaborative features
Reminders
Supporting writing and the new literacies
write
why?
Q W E R T Y
Sacred Heart College NZ –digitised all exams across schoolSacred Heart College NZ
Normal rather than unusual Digital Exams
Fair and equal test
writing can be cognitively overwhelming, physically
exhausting, time consuming……so they have negative attitudes to the writing
process
avoiding failure is a strongermotivation than obtaining a positive success or reward
Apps
• Popplet
• Inspiration Maps
• MindNode
• MindMeister
Mind Mapping
Apps
• Ginger Page
• iReadWrite
Read&Write 11
• Spell check
• Verb check
Spelling & Grammar
Apps
• Co:Writer, WriteOnline, iReadWrite
ClaroSpeak - Australian Edition, iWordQ, AppWriter
Chrome Extension
• Co:Writer for Chrome
Co:Writer
• Word prediction
Word prediction
iOS Keyboards
• Swype (Android also)
• Swiftkey (Android also)
• Keedogo
• SuperKeys
HandWriting Recognition Apps
• Write Pad
• MyScript Notes Mobile
Keyboard Alternatives
Apps
• Dragon Dictation
Settings
• General/Siri
Mac/PC
• Dragon Naturally Speaking (PC)
• Dragon Dictate for Mac
Speech Recognition
Apps
• Sonic Pics
• Movenote
• Explain Everything
Chrome
• www.youtube.com/editor
Video editing
• iMovie
Video Creation
Apps
• Evernote
• Skitch
• AudioNote
• SoundNote
• Notability
• Google Drive
Notetaking
Give it a go! Start. Go. Begin.
What next? What are my
next steps?
Jason Gibson & Jason Caroll
Thank You