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

• Pinterest

• 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

• Google Drive

Notetaking

Give it a go! Start. Go. Begin.

What next? What are my

next steps?

Jason Gibson & Jason Caroll

Thank You