Kurzweil 3000Kurzweil 3000

Presentation byDebbie BrownUMUC – EDTC 640

What is Kurzweil 3000?What is Kurzweil 3000?

Research-based softwareAssistive technology deviceComprehensive learning software

solutionText reader

Who needs Kurzweil?Who needs Kurzweil?

The blind or visually impairedSpecial needs studentsLearners with dyslexiaLearners with ADDEnglish Language Learners

Kurzweil 3000 HighlightsKurzweil 3000 HighlightsSupports Universal Design for

Learning (UDL)Support for Response to

Intervention (RtI) tiers of instruction

Differentiation of instructionAccess to all major digital file

formats and print

Iowa Text Reader Study Iowa Text Reader Study 2006-20072006-200727 special ed students27 week longtitudinal studyTTS software – Kurzweil 3000Surveys

Iowa Survey - studentsIowa Survey - students

90% - easy to learn85% - helped with homework95% - reading help75% - stayed on task95% - understood textbooks80% - worked independently

Iowa Survey - teachersIowa Survey - teachers

88% - liked using the Kurzweil75% - easy to implement100% - helped students read100% - made students work

independently75% - improved interest in

knowledge

Types of ProductsTypes of Products• Professional Color

• Documents scanned in color or B&W• One button scanning• Zone editing• Edit underlying text• Open as PDF (OS X only)

Products cont’dProducts cont’d

• Professional Black & White• Same features as Professional Color but

documents scanned in B&W only

LearnStation Same learning tools as the Professional

products Scanned documents can be opened

through Kurzweil Professional or other document format.

Network EditionNetwork Edition

Use of any network computerTrack student usage and

progressControl number of licenses in useRemote License-to-Go feature

Web License EditionWeb License EditionNot managed by school’s networkCambium Learning TechnologiesInstallation on any computerPortability

Benefits of Web License Benefits of Web License EditionEditionAll users

Teachers, Specialist, Curriculum Directors and Superintendents

Building and District IT Administrators

Benefits of using KurzweilBenefits of using Kurzweil

English Language Learners (ELL) Tailored to meet specific needs Learn through text interaction Access to academic experiences

Benefits cont’dBenefits cont’dLearning experiencesCollaboration between ELL

teachersTeaches language and contentSupports low-anxiety situationsVocabulary enrichment

Ideal classroom Ideal classroom AccommodationAccommodationAccess to any curriculumIncreased reading fluencyStudy skillsDecoding supportWriting and self-editing toolsIndependent test-taking

Kurzweil SuccessKurzweil Success“Without the use of Kurzweil 3000,many of my students with learning

disabilities would never have dreamtof going to college. With Kurzweil

3000, they have the means toachieve their full potential.”

Cindy Sherman Teacher

ResourcesResources Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from

http://www.kurzweiledu.com/files/v12/Kurzweil%203000%20for%20Windows%20V12.01%20%20Reference%20Guide.pdf

Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.kurzweiledu.com/default.html

Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.kurzweiledu.com/how_to_videos.html

Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.kurzweiledu.com/new_kurz2.html

Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.kurzweiledu.com/files/Cindy_Sherman-jason.pdf

Kurzweil 3000 for Windows Tutorial. Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.butler.edu/disability/websnap/downloads/Kurzweil_3000_v11/K3000_Documentation/Kurzweil_3000_Tutorial.pdf

MCPS Special Education at a Glance 2009-2010. Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/regulatoryaccountability/SpEdGlance/currentyear/SPAAG2010.pdf

Montgomery County Public Schools (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/about/

Resources cont’dResources cont’d Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011

from http://www.kurzweiledu.com/files/pdf/Iowa%20Text%20Reader%20Study%20Final%20Report.pdf

Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.kurzweiledu.com/files/K3000%20ELL%20Research.pdf 

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