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= = =WORKSHOP FILES= PDF summary for teachers attendgin the Web 2.0 session [|Web 2.0 Tools.pdf] USB resources for ALL SESSIONS of the day [|USB Resources.zip] I-Pad applications for Special Ed

=Assistive Learning Technologies=

= **Text to Speech (TTS)** =

TTS is essential for struggling readers, as when text is digital it is now accessible. It also supports the writing process, especially when editing and revising work.

[|ClipSpeak] - a free, open source program for Windows that does not require installation (so can be run from a USB key!) Can also export the selected text as an MP3 file. ( [] )

[|WordTalk] - a free text-to-speech program for the PC that works within WORD and Outlook and highlights each word that is read. ( [] )

[|Click,Speak] - a free Firefox extension that reads the Internet and highlights phrases and sentences as it reads ( [] )

There are many other free (or inexpensive) tools for TTS. Check out the list at http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/Free+text+to+speech

= **Speech to Text (or voice recognition)** =

There are a number of options but the best seems to be Dragon Dictate. Available for Windows and Mac, and also free on the iPad and iPhone. Works well if you can speak relatively clearly.

= **Graphic Organisers** =

For mindmapping and brainstorming, graphic organisers are great for helping kids organise their thoughts, make non-linear connections, edit while thinking, etc. There are a number of free or web-based tools available.

[|Bubbl.us] - Brain Storming and Organizing Tool good for visual thinkers/learners, EASY to use, very simple, customizable features, sharing capabilities. ( [] )

[|Free Mind] - free and open source mind-mapping tool ( [|http://freemind.sourceforge.net] )

Lots more available at http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/Graphic+organizers

=**eBooks and Audiobook****s**= There are thousands of free ebooks available online, and when combined with a free eBook reader like Stanza ( [] ) or Kindle Reader ( [] ) on PC/Mac/Mobile opens a world of options for reading. An eReader allows students to change the text size, page colours, font, and many can also read the text aloud.

Audiobooks are available from numerous sources online, many free, or from Audible ( [|http://www.audible.com] ) Audiobooks can be played on most MP3 players including iPods, iPhones and iPads.

See the list at http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/AudioBooks

= **Collaboration tools** =

There are numerous tools that allow students to work together in online spaces simultaneously, which can be useful for group work or getting assistance from the teacher.

Google Docs creates documents, spreadsheets and presentations that can be worked on by up to 20 students at a time. ( [|http://docs.google.com] )

Etherpad offers web-based word processing, synchronously; "really real time" no sign up required. Can be used immediately. Easy to use. [|http://typewith.me]

More at http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/Collaborative+tools

=**Digital Storytelling tools**=

[|Voice Thread] - capture audio for online digital storytelling. This is one of the best tools for reaching the needs of all the learners in our classrooms, for all content areas from K-12. The pro version is free to K-12 educators.

[|Photo Story 3 for Windows] - create slide shows or movies from your class photos. Upload your photos in seconds, easily add music

[|Photo Peach] - even easier than Photo Story and it's online so it doesn't matter what computer platform you are using. Import photos, write captions, add music, done! The spiral effect is cool.

[|Animoto] - create fully customized videos of user-selected images and music almost instantaneously.

More at http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/Multimedia+and+digital+storytelling

= **Other ideas:** =
 * Recording voice to improve fluency
 * Blogs and ePortfolios to keep track of progress
 * Zoom and cursor enlargement for focus
 * Simple webquests for guided, scaffolded learning
 * Use more pictures! Less text.

* The blog Teacher Space also has an amazing number of resources available for teachers, speech pathologists, psychologists, etc... well worth a look! ( [] )

--- Special thanks to Karen Janowski (@karenjan)for her work in collecting and sharing many of these resources at http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com under a CC BY license.