Specialized Technology Resource Guide S This resource is

Specialized Technology Resource Guide S

This resource is a collection of resources to assist in meeting the needs of students with deficits in specific areas of academics and/or communication. This resource is not meant to be a complete guide, but rather a notebook that can be added to as new resources are discovered. Created By: Cathy Mc. Knight, Assistive Technology Specialist in Okaloosa County Julie Tourney, Technology Specialist for FDLRS Emerald Coast Print Version Provided By: FDLRS Emerald Coast Associate Center The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System is funded by the State of Florida, Department of Education, Division of Public Schools and Community Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, through federal assistance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B; IDEA Part B, Preschool; and state General Revenue funds.

Table of Contents Handwriting Written Expression Reading Spelling Math Communication Organization

Deficits in Handwriting S Weak grasp S Fatigue S Letter formation S Sizing errors S Spacing errors S Vision deficits HOME

Handwriting Tool Suggestions S Thick Crayon/Marker S Clipboard S Pencil/Pen Grips S Slantboard (a 3 inch binder S Letter/Number Stamps S Adapted Paper (bold line, raised line, graph paper) S Letter/Number Strip closed with a clipboard on top) S Non-slip writing surface S Word Processors/Keyboard S Speech to Text Tools (see next page) HOME

Speech to Text Resources S Windows 8 Speech Recognition: http: //windows. microsoft. com/enus/windows-8/using-speech-recognition S Windows 10 Speech Recognition: http: //windows. microsoft. com/enus/windows-10/getstarted-use-speech-recognition S Google Docs Dictation Add-on: https: //chrome. google. com/webstore/detail/speechrecognition/idmniglhlcjfkhncgbiiecmianekpheh? hl=en S Apple Dictation: https: //support. apple. com/en-us/HT 202584 S Dragon Dictation Free App: http: //www. nuance. com/for-individuals/mobileapplications/dragon-dictation/index. htm HOME

Additional Online Handwriting Resources S Start Write: http: //www. drawyourworld. com/strtwrt. html S Free Printable Graph Paper: http: //incompetech. com/graphpaper/ S Products for Purchase: http: //www. especialneeds. com/handwritingaids. html S Free Typing Games: http: //www. educatorstechnology. com/2014/06/keyboarding-games-forkids. html S Handwriting Improvement/Practice Ideas: https: //www. pinterest. com/leslieandlarry/handwriting-tricks-of-the-trade/ S Highlighted Lined Paper and Other Free Printable Paper: http: //www. printablepaper. net/preview/highlighter_paper-blue-14 HOME

Apps for Handwriting Apple Apps Android Apps Alphabet Tracing 123 s ABCs Handwriting ABC Easy Writer BT Handwriting Free Blobble. Write. HD Writing Wizard HOME

Handwriting Accommodations Allowed on FSA S Dictate responses S Speech to text technology to record answers S Pointing devices to indicate answers S Writing guide for handwriting S Special paper with raised lines, shaded lines, or color-coded lines S One piece of paper for each paragraph S Special large writing paper S Extended time for written responses HOME

Deficits in Written Expression S Spelling errors interfere with readability S Frequent grammar errors S Difficulty organizing thoughts S Weak vocabulary S Simple sentence structure HOME

Written Expression Tool Suggestions S Word processing software with grammar and spell checker S Printed or digital dictation and/or thesaurus S Word wall/word bank S Writing templates S Graphic organizers S Speech to Text S Picture prompts or symbol support S Checklist for steps of writing S Word prediction software S Rubrics S Lists of transition words or phrases HOME

Software Resources S Write: Outloud: http: //donjohnston. com/writeoutloud/#. Vkkwk. YTud 6 Q S Co: Writer Universal: http: //donjohnston. com/cowriter/#. Vkkw. QYTud 6 Q S First Author: http: //donjohnston. com/firstauthorsoftware/#. Vkkwy 4 Tud 6 Q S Microsoft Word Auto Correct: http: //bit. ly/1 wn. B 9 ad S Adobe Acrobat: https: //get. adobe. com/reader/ HOME

Graphic Organizers Printables S https: //www. eduplace. com/graphicorganizer/ S http: //www. dailyteachingtools. com/free-graphic- organizers-w. html Apps Popplet Lite Inspiration Maps Ideamen t Simple Mind HOME

Printable Checklists and Rubrics S http: //www. lessonplandiva. com/2011/10/freebie-writing- checklist. html S http: //bit. ly/1 kzhkeb (Teacher Entrepreneurs) S http: //rubistar. 4 teachers. org/index. php S http: //bit. ly/1 kzh. DFN (Read, Write, Think) S http: //www. busyteacherscafe. com/worksheets/managem ent/wchecklist. pdf HOME

Writing Template Examples S Narrative Writing: http: //bit. ly/1 LOf 8 ER S Persuasive Writing: http: //bit. ly/1 Sw. Lz. NJ S Five Paragraph Essay: http: //fhs. fms. k 12. nm. us/Teachers/Cy. Green/5 Para. Essay Template. pdf S Research Papers: http: //www. wright. edu/~martin. maner/rptemp. htm HOME

Alternatives for Writing to Demonstrate Content Knowledge Toontastic App Bitstrips. com or the app Tellagami App Powtoon. com Scribble Press App www. voki. com

Deficits in Reading S Phonemic awareness S Phonics S Fluency S Vocabulary S Comprehension S Physical disability S Visual impairment HOME

Reading Tool Suggestions S Large print textbooks/worksheets S Magnifying bars S Colored overlays S Page ups or book holders S Audio books S Text to Speech Software S Digital/Flexible Text S High interest, low reading level materials S Tracking tools (reading window, S Outlining templates/graphic S Dictionary S Instructional software line guide) S Slant boards organizers HOME

Large Print/Magnification Resources S S Magnification bars on Amazon: http: //amzn. to/1 O 6 MYXp Magnification features for Windows: http: //bit. ly/1 YMo. RVp S Zoom for Mac: http: //apple. co/1 OKp. Dh 2 S i. Pad Magnification: http: //bit. ly/1 QXHr. Zc S Chromebook Magnification: http: //bit. ly/1 Av. V 7 m. I Suggestions for Do-It-Yourself: Use copy machine to enlarge materials Create documents on word processors and increase font size before printing Allow students to access materials on the computer and use zoom or magnification features in the settings

Low Tech Resources for Reading S Colored Overlays on Amazon: http: //amzn. to/1 Qj 7 d. FG S DIY Colored Overlays: http: //bit. ly/1 MVBGp. R S Page Ups on Amazon: http: //www. amazon. com/Tripp. Lite S DIY Page Fluffer: http: //bit. ly/1 NKJk. IB S Reading Trakkers: http: //bit. ly/1 Towz. RU S DIY Book Holder: http: //bit. ly/21 Ahump S DIY Slantboards: http: //bit. ly/1 Qja. LYB S Slide Readers: http: //bit. ly/1 Tow. DRE S Highlighter Tape on Amazon: http: //amzn. to/1 LRH 7 n 3 HOME

Audio/Digital Text Resources S Project Gutenberg: : www. gutenberg. org S Storyline Online: storylineonline. net S Storynory: www. storynory. com S Kiddierecords: kiddierecords. com S Epic App: getepic. com S Lit 2 Go: http: //etc. usf. edu/lit 2 go S Libri. Vox: www. librivox. org S Thought Audio: www. thoughtaudio. com S Bookbox: www. bookbox. com Services that Cost or Have Membership Requirements S Reading A-Z/Raz Kids: readinga-z. com S Bookshare: Bookshare. org S Learning Ally: learningally. org S Amazon Audio Books: http: //amzn. to/1 Ng. Aw 7 L S i. Tunes Audio Books: http: //apple. co/1 ICZ 4 el HOME

Text to Speech Tools Software Options Built-in Tools S Read: Outloud: http: //donjohnston. com/readoutloud S Speak Select: http: //iosguides. net/speakselection-iphone-ipad/ S Read, Write, Gold: http: //bit. ly/1 Nllm 36 S S Natural Reader: http: //naturalreaders. com/index. html Voice. Over: http: //www. apple. com/accessibility/osx/voic eover/ S Windows Narrator: http: //bit. ly/1 gobx 2 x S Mac Dictation & Speech: http: //apple. co/1 mk 1 rcb S Chrome. Vox: http: //www. chromevox. com S i. Speak Extension: http: //bit. ly/1 j. QCm. Mt S Claro Speak: http: //www. claroread. com S Snap and Read: http: //donjohnston. com/snap-read/ HOME

High Interest/Leveled Reading Resources Free Resources Subscriptions S Tar. Heel Readers: S Reading A-Z: S Tween Tribune: S Unique Learning Systems: http: //tarheelreader. org http: //tweentribune. com S News. ELA: https: //newsela. com https: //www. readinga-z. com https: //unique. n 2 y. com/products /unique S News 2 You: https: //unique. n 2 y. com/products /news 2 you HOME

Graphic Organizers for Reading S http: //www. scholastic. com/teachers/lesson-plan/graphic-organizers-reading- comprehension S http: //bit. ly/1 Nl. MP 4 U (Reading A to Z) Apps Simple Outliner i. Brainstorm Skitch HOME

Instructional Tools Products for Purchase S Fast Forword: http: //bit. ly/1 m 2 n. ELf S Earobics: http: //www. earobics. com S Simon Sound It Out: http: //donjohnston. com/simonsi o/ Free Options S Read Works: http: //www. readworks. org S Readquarium: http: //gamequarium. com/readqu arium/ S Read, Write, Think: http: //readwritethink. org S Literactive: http: //www. literactive. com S Crick Software: http: //cricksoft. com HOME

Apple Apps for Reading Phonics Genius Zombies V. Literacy ABC Pocket Phonics Readability Sentence Reading Magic Figurative Language Sight Words Learning Games Audibooks Bob Books Reading Trainer HOME

Android Apps for Reading Phonics, Spelling, & Sight Words Word Ninja Word Magic Painless Reading Comprehension Challenge Vocabulicious Kids Learn to Read HOME

Reading Accommodations Allowed on FSA S Oral presentation of directions, test questions, and answer choices (reading test) S Oral presentation of directions and writing prompt (writing test) S Oral presentation of directions, test questions, and answer choices (math test) S Magnification features, straight edge/line reader, masking tool S Colored transparencies or overlays S Positioning tools, such as a book stander or page holder S Repeated, clarified, or summarized test directions HOME

Spelling Resources S Word Walls S Dictionaries (digital or paper) S Spell Check features on word processing software S Word Prediction Software: http: //donjohnston. com/cowriter/ https: //www. texthelp. com/en-us/products/read-and-write-family http: //www. goqsoftware. com http: //www. gingersoftware. com (FREE!) http: //www. sumitsoft. com HOME

Deficits in Math S Basic math facts S Vocabulary S Multi-step problems S Word problems S Organizing work HOME

Math Resources S Manipulatives/Abacus S Number Lines S Math Fact Sheet S Graph Paper/Modified Paper S Calculators S Videos/Podcasts/Pencasts S Software for practice/instruction HOME

Virtual Manipulatives S http: //nlvm. usu. edu/en/nav/vlibrary. html S http: //tinyurl. com/yhggwju S http: //tinyurl. com/pom 2 jol Apps HOME Geoboard Camera Protractor Virtual Manipulatives

Math Fact Sheets S http: //tutorial. math. lamar. edu/cheat_table. aspx S http: //fcit. usf. edu/math/resource/fcat/ref. pdf S http: //pps. k 12. va. us/departments_g- m/mathematics/math_formula_sheets S http: //www. mathworksheets 4 kids. com/multiplication-tables. html S http: //www. mathworksheets 4 kids. com/addition-tables. html HOME

Printable Paper S http: //incompetech. com/graphpaper/ S http: //www. math-aids. com/Graph_Paper/ S http: //www. math. kent. edu/~white/graphpaper/ S http: //www. donnayoung. org/math/papers. htm S http: //themathworksheetsite. com/coordinate_plane. html HOME

Calculators S http: //www. online-calculator. com S http: //www. math. com/students/calculators. html S http: //www. analyzemath. com/geometry_calculators. html APPS Calculator HD i. Mathematics Free Graphing HOME

Video Resources S http: //www. mathplayground. com/mathvideos. html S https: //www. khanacademy. org S https: //www. brainpop. com/math/ S http: //www. mathtv. com S https: //kids. usa. gov/watch-videos/math/index. shtml S http: //mathvids. com HOME

Math Accommodations Allowed on FSA S Calculators and adapted calculators (grades 7 and up) S Geoboard, Math Window, Graphic Aid, abacus (if student is visually impaired) S Braille ruler or ruler with raised grip (grades 3 -4) S Special paper: gridded or graph paper S Direction and items may be read by an adult or text to speech software. HOME

Communication Resources Receptive Language (Listening) Tools S S Closed Captioning Visual Aids S Agendas/Schedules S Copy of Notes/Cloze Notes/Outlines S Headphones S Amplifiers/Microphone and Speakers Expressive Language Tools S Text to Speech Tools S AAC Devices S Recording Devices S Videos for Modeling S Translation Tools HOME

Receptive Language Tools Free Tools S http: //ncam. wgbh. org/invent_buil d/web_multimedia/toolsguidelines/magpie S http: //www. visualaidsforlearning. com S http: //worksheets. theteacherscor Tools for Purchase S http: //lessonpix. com S http: //www. mayer- johnson. com/boardmaker-software S http: //amzn. to/1 Tufu. GD S http: //amzn. to/1 Opwdeg ner. net/make-your-own/fill-in-theblank/ HOME

Expressive Language Tools Free Tools for Purchase S Clip Art/ Google Images S https: //voicethread. com S Sounding Board App: https: //www. ablenetinc. com/soundingb oard S http: //www. artthread. org S http: //www. assistiveware. com http: //www. educatorstechnology. com/ 2012/05/10 -free-text-to-speech-toolsfor. html S http: //www. attainmentcompany. com S HOME

Communication Accommodations Allowed on FSA S Use teacher proximity S Elimination of extraneous noise (pencil sharpener, AC unit, etc. ) S Repeat, clarify, or summarize test directions S Opportunity for students to read test passages and questions aloud to themselves S Access to copy of the directions script S Translation into sign language other than reading passages HOME

Organizational Resources S Print or picture schedule S Organizational aids (color coded folders/dividers) S Recording Device S Digital organizers/calendars/reminders S Speech/Noise/Vibration prompting device HOME

Organizational Tools S www. google. com/calendar S http: //watchminder. com S Phone Reminders: S i. Phones/i. Pads: http: //bit. ly/1 Pjnr 2 C S Android: http: //bit. ly/1 Op. Bb. I 2 S Windows: http: //bit. ly/1 m. Vs. St 4 HOME