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7/7/2009 Ann Jackson 1 Technology for Students Technology for Students with Dyslexia with Dyslexia Ann Jackson Ann Jackson Principal CRC School Principal CRC School Former National Former National Technology Technology & & Special Needs Advisor Special Needs Advisor [email protected] [email protected]

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Technology for Students Technology for Students with Dyslexiawith Dyslexia

Ann JacksonAnn JacksonPrincipal CRC SchoolPrincipal CRC School

Former National Former National Technology Technology & & Special Needs AdvisorSpecial Needs Advisor

[email protected]@crc.ie

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Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a combination of abilities Dyslexia is a combination of abilities and difficulties that affect the and difficulties that affect the learning process in one or more of learning process in one or more of reading, spelling and writing.reading, spelling and writing.

Students with dyslexia have variable Students with dyslexia have variable and complex needs. and complex needs.

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Points to rememberPoints to remember

Technology is not a “magic answer”Technology is not a “magic answer” Student’s specific needs are crucialStudent’s specific needs are crucial Technology must support curriculum Technology must support curriculum Standard solutions may workStandard solutions may work “solutions” must be implementable“solutions” must be implementable Needs may changeNeeds may change No simple category matchNo simple category match

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Benefits of Technology Benefits of Technology

structured practicestructured practicesupported writingsupported writingpractice reading skillspractice reading skillsspeech output / inputspeech output / inputselfself--esteemesteemuse strengths & supports weaknessesuse strengths & supports weaknessesdifferent learning stylesdifferent learning styles

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Educational Technology

No/low tech, No/low tech, middle tech &middle tech &high techhigh tech

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No/Low Tech Options Pencil grips & chunky PensPencil grips & chunky Pens Reading standsReading stands Document holdersDocument holders Marker boards + Magnetic BoardsMarker boards + Magnetic Boards Colour paperColour paper PostPost--ItsIts HighlightersHighlighters Colour OverlaysColour Overlays

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PresentationPresentation

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Writing SupportWriting Support

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Reading Support Reading Support

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Medium Tech OptionsMedium Tech Options

Usually Battery Operated & Usually Battery Operated & PortablePortable

Simple Hand Held Devices i.e. Simple Hand Held Devices i.e. Calculators, spellers, timersCalculators, spellers, timers

Tape recorders & CD playersTape recorders & CD players

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ExamplesExamples

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High Tech OptionsHigh Tech Options

Word ProcessorsWord Processors Desktop ComputerDesktop Computer Laptop ComputerLaptop Computer Interactive WhiteboardsInteractive Whiteboards

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Word Processor Word Processor

Devices from AlphasmartDevices from Alphasmart

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Interactive WhiteboardsInteractive Whiteboards

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Computer Computer PeripherPeripheraalsls

Modified kModified keyboardseyboardsAAlternative micelternative micePrintersPrinters

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Keyboards & AccessoriesKeyboards & Accessories

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Mice OptionsMice Options

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Other DevicesOther Devices

PrinterPrinter ScannerScanner SpeakersSpeakers Graphics tabletGraphics tablet Tape recorderTape recorder DVD PlayerDVD PlayerMP3 PlayersMP3 PlayersMobile PhoneMobile Phone

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More DevicesMore Devices Memory SticksMemory Sticks Card ReadersCard Readers MicrophoneMicrophone Digital CameraDigital Camera CamcordersCamcorders Data projectorData projector Interactive White BoardsInteractive White Boards PhotocopierPhotocopier LaminatorLaminator Binder Binder

as needed as needed

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Windows Accessibility Windows Accessibility Options Options includeinclude

Slow down pointer speed on screenSlow down pointer speed on screen Slow down double click speedSlow down double click speed Make pointer largerMake pointer larger Put trail on pointerPut trail on pointer Filter Keys to prevent repeat key strokesFilter Keys to prevent repeat key strokesAccess from Settings Access from Settings –– Control Panel within WindowsControl Panel within WindowsOther options as needed for individualsOther options as needed for individualsSee See www.microsoft.comwww.microsoft.com –– see details for different operating see details for different operating

systemssystems

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Educational Software Educational Software CategoriesCategories

ContentContent--richrichContentContent--free free –– WP, DTP, planning, WP, DTP, planning,

presentation, prediction, word bankspresentation, prediction, word banks

Drill & Practice/Reinforcement Drill & Practice/Reinforcement ––typing, spelling, computation, word gamestyping, spelling, computation, word games

Interactive Books Interactive Books –– talking bookstalking books

Reference/Information Reference/Information ––encyclopedias, eencyclopedias, e--books, internetbooks, internet

Fun Fun –– painting, drawing, activities, gamespainting, drawing, activities, games

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Software Category Software Category ExamplesExamples

Typing & Keyboard SkillsTyping & Keyboard Skills Supportive Word ProcessingSupportive Word Processing PredictionPrediction Scan & Screen ReadScan & Screen Read Information Information SpellingSpelling Talking BooksTalking Books Phonics & Reading Phonics & Reading Information Information Curricular programsCurricular programs

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Writing Writing Software 1Software 1

-- Structured consistent approachStructured consistent approach-- Computer to supplement handwritingComputer to supplement handwritingKeyboard FamiliarisationKeyboard Familiarisation First Keys 2 First Keys 2 –– Widgit: Widgit: kboard + literacykboard + literacyTyping Typing –– examples includeexamples include Touch Type Touch Type -- IotaIota Type to Learn Type to Learn -- SunburstSunburst UltraKey4 UltraKey4 -- InclusiveInclusive Mavis BeaconMavis Beacon

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Writing Writing Software 2Software 2

Word Processing

Clicker 5– picture, speech & word grid support

Write Online – speech & word grid/bank support

Textease – Softease Microsoft Word – customised to suit student needs

Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Publisher

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Writing Writing Software 2Software 2

Prediction Co:Writer- Don Johnston Penfriend

Specialist Support – Scan & Screen Read Kurzweil 3000 Texthelp Read & Write Claro Read

Voice Recognition Dragon Dictate Naturally Speaking – care!

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Other OptionsOther Options

MS PowerpointMs PublisherWriter Workshop - GranadaStorywriter – Oxford

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Other OptionsOther Options

Organisation/Planning Kidspiration Inspiration Draft BuilderConcept can be used on paper - exams Spelling Starspell 2.4 Superspell

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Word Shark 4Word Shark 4 Lexia Reading SchemeLexia Reading Scheme Lexion Lexion Talking BooksTalking Books Computer Classroom Computer Classroom –– PrimEdPrimEd Reading for Literacy Reading for Literacy -- PrimEdPrimEd Sounds to Words Sounds to Words –– Irish phonics Irish phonics programprogram Interactive encyclopaediasInteractive encyclopaedias

Primary Level SoftwarePrimary Level SoftwareLiteracyLiteracy

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Issues in English 1 & 2Issues in English 1 & 2 Talking Books Talking Books –– Fact & FictionFact & Fiction Encyclopaedias e.g. Encarta Encyclopaedias e.g. Encarta Word Shark 4Word Shark 4 Lexia Reading Scheme Lexia Reading Scheme Lexion Lexion Reading for Literacy Reading for Literacy WordsworkWordswork Inspiration Inspiration

Post Primary Software Post Primary Software Literacy Literacy

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Talking Books Talking Books Options includeOptions include Oxford Reading TreeOxford Reading Tree Clicker Books Clicker Books incl Find Out & Write Aboutincl Find Out & Write AboutWellington SquareWellington Square Spinout Stories Spinout Stories Start to Finish series Start to Finish series –– Don JohnstonDon Johnston

Make your own using Clicker, Powerpoint, etcMake your own using Clicker, Powerpoint, etc

Talking BooksTalking Books

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Microsoft Office programsMicrosoft Office programs Data ProcessingData Processing DTP DTP –– Publisher, Print Artist, Greetings

Workshop PlanningPlanning – IEP Writer Art & Drawing programsArt & Drawing programs CalculatorCalculator InternetInternet & Email& Email

Standard Software Standard Software ––for students & stafffor students & staff

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Some optionsSome optionswww.talk.org.uk– text reader

www.adobe.com– text reader for PDF

www.screenreader.com- screen reader

www.openoffice.org alternative to MS Office

www.mozilla.com free internet and email

FreewareFreeware

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Further IssuesFurther Issues

Study SkillsNote-takingSpecial Accommodations Exam Skills & PracticeHomework

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ResourcesResources

www.ncte.iewww.ncte.ie www.scoilnet.iewww.scoilnet.ie www.inclusive.co.ukwww.inclusive.co.uk www.becta.org.ukwww.becta.org.uk www.dyslexia.iewww.dyslexia.ie www.bdadyslexia.org.ukwww.bdadyslexia.org.uk www.dyslexic.comwww.dyslexic.com www.rainboweducation.comwww.rainboweducation.com

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Thank YouThank You

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