Tuesday, October 20, 2015

AT Resource: Talking Word Processor Software



Talking word processor software is a resource used by students that provides speech so students can hear letters, words, sentences, or paragraphs as they type. This software allows students to correct spelling and grammar mistakes. Any class material such as tests and worksheets can be uploaded to the software and read aloud to the students. This AT resource benefits students with learning disabilities in reading or low level readers. Some talking word processor software products available in schools are Write:Outloud, Intellitalk 3, and Wordtalk. The resource I would use in my classroom would be Wordtalk because it can be used in conjunction with Microsoft word. Since I have a digital copy of my course materials, my students will be able to open up the documents and Wordtalk will read the directions and problems to them. The video I have provided explains the basics of Wordtalk in a Microsoft word document. Take a look!

 Resource:  http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Special-Education-Services/Georgia-Project-for-Assistive-Technology/Pages/Talking-Word-Processing-Software.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SicL4gkIR5g

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