Assistive Technologies
by Lavinia Muntean
1. Assistive Technology Tools for Language and Literacy Development
1.1. Read the Text Options
1.1.1. ReadandWriteforGoogle
1.1.2. Kurzweil
1.2. Voice To Text Options
1.2.1. Google Docs have an integrative "Voice to Text" option
1.2.2. ReadandWrite For Google = extension that allows students to speak and have the text read to them
1.2.3. Google Slides - as you type, there is also the option to include the microphone and just speak your presentation text
1.2.4. Google Form - how about having an assessment where the student can speak their part?
1.2.5. Accessibility Options - IPAD Settings
1.2.6. Accessibility Options on Chromes
1.2.7. Kurzweil - reads the text, word prediction, highlighting tool, summarizing tool
2. 5 Examples of Assistive Technology in the Classroom http://www.masters-in-special-education.com/lists/5-examples-of-assistive-technology-in-the-classroom/
2.1. Electronic Worksheets
2.2. Talking Calculators
2.3. Phonetic Spelling Software
2.4. Variable Speed Recorders
2.5. Videotaped Social Skills
3. Organizational Tools
3.1. SmartIdeas
3.2. Ipad Apps
3.2.1. Tiny Tap
3.2.2. Mindomo
3.2.3. Mindmeister
3.2.4. Educreations
3.2.5. TouchCast
3.2.6. Touch Autism
3.2.7. Autism Speaks