Software Available From Student Support Services
We have a number of assive technology options in our department for student use. We are always adding to our collection so please come and talk to us about what options are best for particular difficulties.
We have a limited number of Laptops and Kindle ebook readers which can also be signed out from room 211A.
Paul Hamilton's Amazing Blog on Free Resources on the Net for Every Learner
Kurzweil 3000
Kurzweil 3000 is the premier reading, writing, and learning software for students with dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, or other learning difficulties, including physical impairments or language learning needs. We currently have a web licence at the school. Students wishing to access this must contact their integration support teacher for a login and password.
Inspiration
Inspiration® is the essential visual thinking and learning tool students rely on to plan, research and complete projects successfully. With the integrated Diagram and Outline Views, learners create graphic organizers and expand topics into writing. This powerful combination encourages learning in multiple modes. As a result, students gain and retain a better understanding of concepts and demonstrate knowledge, improving their performance across the curriculum.
We have inspiration downloaded on all the computers in the learning center ( Room 214) the library and some other classrooms.
Dragon Natuarlly Speaking
Dragon Naturally Speaking is the speech recognition software package produced by Nuance Communications for Windows PCs NaturallySpeaking superimposes on top of other software. Dictation temporarily appears in a floating Results Box as words are spoken, and when a pause for breath is taken, the program will essentially transcribe or paste the words into the location of the cursor.
Flashcard Machine
a web application that enables users to create interactive web-based study flash cards and share them with others.
More information on the resource page under the subject memorization.