Assessing Student's Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT)

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Chapter 3 – Assistive Technology for Writing ♦ Multimedia The term multimedia is usually used to describe a method of combining text, sound, and pictures to communicate information. This is done using the computer. There are a variety of software programs that have multimedia capabilities. These include, but are not limited to, AppleWorks 6, Microsoft PowerPoint, HyperStudio ® , Kid Pix ® 2, Stanley’s Sticker Stories ® , and Storybook Weaver ® . Multimedia is particularly useful for students with disabilities because it allows them to learn new information through a variety of modalities and to demonstrate knowledge in a way that is not totally dependent upon their ability to write. Multimedia presentations can be done by individuals, or small or large groups, and lends itself to project based learning. Developing a multimedia presentation can be an excellent vehicle for a student to demonstrate a broad range of creativity and skill. Many teachers are using project-based and web-supported learning in their instruction of students with disabilities. Project-based and web-supported learning can provide an ideal way to incorporate hands-on, visual activities which enhance the learning of students with disabilities. One popular tool that many general education teachers are using is WebQuests. For more information concerning WebQuest visit http://webquest.sdsu.edu. Although traditional WebQuests can be used for all students and involve active participation, some elements of WebQuests need to be changed to increase full participation of students with disabilities including: webpage design format, the mode of introduction of the WebQuest, and the student input/output format. Ezell, Klein and Hines (2003) in their unpublished manuscript Using WebQuests with Students with Disabilities suggest a variety of ways to customize web pages for students with disabilities which include keeping backgrounds simple, using a consistent page layout, designing large buttons, and increasing the readability of items by leaving plenty of white space. Words within the WebQuest may need to be hyperlinked to simplified definitions to help students comprehend some of the terms used within the text. It is important when introducing WebQuest to students with disabilities the teacher first model the WebQuest process, detailing his/her expectations for the students. The teacher may need to use the "think aloud" process so students can hear out loud the thinking process of the teacher as he/she guides the students through the WebQuest example. The teacher may need to modify the format of the student's input. Templates should be designed to the individual level of the student. For students with lower cognitive abilities, the template may need to have more prompts and require less input from the student. Essential learning activities may need to be repeated in a variety of ways to reinforce the concept. ♦ Voice Recognition Voice Recognition was described earlier in this chapter. It can be helpful for some students in enhancing their composition of written material by taking away some of the stress of keyboarding, spelling, or writing. Please refer to the section on Motor Aspects of Writing. Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology (2004) 94
Chapter 3 – Assistive Technology for Writing Products Mentioned in Chapter 3 Product Vendor 3M Vetwrap Bandaging Tape Available locally Adhesive Mounting Putty Available locally AlphaSmart 3000 AlphaSmart, Inc. AppleWorks 6 Apple Computer, Inc. TypeIt4Me Availabale online Bookman ® Series Franklin Electronic Publishers Co:Writer ® 4000 Don Johnston Incorporated CalcuScribe CalcuScribe Dana AlphaSmart, Inc. Discover:Board ® Madentec Limited Draft:Builder ® Don Johnston Incorporated Dragon Dictate 3.0 for Windows, Classic New World Creations Dragon Naturally Speaking 7.0 ScanSoft, Inc. DreamMax Branium Technologies, Inc. DreamWriter 450 & 500 Branium Technologies, Inc. Dycem ® Dycem Technologies HyperStudio ® Sunburst Technology I Can Write series IntelliTools, Inc. Inspiration ® Inspiration Software, Inc. IntelliKeys ® IntelliTools, Inc. IntelliTalk II ® IntelliTools, Inc. KeyRep Prentke Romich Company Kid Pix ® 2 Riverdeep Inc. Kidspiration ® Inspiration Software, Inc. Laser PC-6 Perfect Solutions Magnetic Poetry ® Magnetic Poetry Memo Board Contact Paper Available locally Microsoft Office XP Microsoft Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Microsoft Word Microsoft Overlay Maker IntelliTools, Inc. Picture Communication Symbols Mayer-Johnson PictureIt Slater Software PixWriter Slater Software QuickLink Pen Wizcom Technologies, Inc. Quicktionary II Wizcom Technologies, Inc. Read and Write Gold textHELP Research Assistant for Students (and Teachers)!) with Bibliography Generator ESSDACK School Font Collection Mountain Lake Software, Inc. Shorthand for Windows OfficeSoft LLC SmartApplets AlphaSmart, Inc. Product Vendor Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology (2004) 95
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