The previous post discusses SpeakQ, which helps students develop their writing skills. In addition Write: OutLoud is another great software to help students with disabilities. This is a great source to help with writing development. The students can do their written work or take notes and then have them read back to them the way it is written on the paper. When the students hear what they wrote it is easier to hear the mistakes they have made. The student may miss their mistakes while writing, however, when they listen to their work they can hear what does not sound correct. The software also corrects grammar mistakes and the correct use of words. I would like to use this with my students to help them proofread their writing assignments and develop to become better students.
Source:
Dell, A., Newton, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
http://donjohnston.com/writeoutloud/#.UzYVmvldUdU
Helen,
ReplyDeleteI think that Write:OutLoud, as well as many of the other writing software that have been discussed, is a great way to help students with disabilities take notes in class, write papers, and even communicate with peers and teachers. I agree, that when students are able to hear what they have written, it is easier for them to understand what they are writing, as well as find any mistakes. I think this would be a great tool to use in class, especially since you work with younger students!