The Power of Kurzweil: Using Assistive Technology as a Teaching Aid
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The Power of Kurzweil: The Power of Kurzweil: Using Assistive Technology as a Teaching Using Assistive Technology as a Teaching
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The Power of Kurzweil: The Power of Kurzweil: Using Assistive Technology as a Teaching Using Assistive Technology as a Teaching
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Presented by Melissa McClurgPresented by Melissa McClurgHigh School Intervention TeacherHigh School Intervention Teacher
Delphos Jefferson High SchoolDelphos Jefferson High SchoolOctober 12, 2009October 12, 2009
Presented by Melissa McClurgPresented by Melissa McClurgHigh School Intervention TeacherHigh School Intervention Teacher
Delphos Jefferson High SchoolDelphos Jefferson High SchoolOctober 12, 2009October 12, 2009
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What is Kurzweil 3000?What is Kurzweil 3000?What is Kurzweil 3000?What is Kurzweil 3000?
Kurzweil Kurzweil is a comprehensive reading, is a comprehensive reading, writing and learning software for any writing and learning software for any struggling reader, including individuals struggling reader, including individuals with learning difficulties, such as with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or those who are English Language those who are English Language Learners.Learners.
Kurzweil Kurzweil is a comprehensive reading, is a comprehensive reading, writing and learning software for any writing and learning software for any struggling reader, including individuals struggling reader, including individuals with learning difficulties, such as with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or those who are English Language those who are English Language Learners.Learners.
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The Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of Kurzweil Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been
beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Incorporating the -Incorporating the CurriculumCurriculum
Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Incorporating the -Incorporating the CurriculumCurriculum
Examples:Examples:-Used with all subject areas -Used with all subject areas -Scanning of textbooks and -Scanning of textbooks and
subject area resourcessubject area resources-Used during testing -Used during testing
situations situations -Long term projects -Long term projects
(i.e. Book reports, (i.e. Book reports, essays, etc.)essays, etc.)
Examples:Examples:-Used with all subject areas -Used with all subject areas -Scanning of textbooks and -Scanning of textbooks and
subject area resourcessubject area resources-Used during testing -Used during testing
situations situations -Long term projects -Long term projects
(i.e. Book reports, (i.e. Book reports, essays, etc.)essays, etc.)
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The Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of Kurzweil Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been
beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Reading Fluency-Reading Fluency
Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Reading Fluency-Reading Fluency
Examples:Examples:
-Colored moving text-Colored moving text-Footnotes and -Footnotes and
bubblesbubbles-Highlighting -Highlighting
featuresfeatures-Vocabulary Lists-Vocabulary Lists
Examples:Examples:
-Colored moving text-Colored moving text-Footnotes and -Footnotes and
bubblesbubbles-Highlighting -Highlighting
featuresfeatures-Vocabulary Lists-Vocabulary Lists
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The Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of Kurzweil Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been
beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Study Skills-Study Skills
Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Study Skills-Study Skills
Examples:Examples:
-Footnotes and bubbles
-Extracting Text
Examples:Examples:
-Footnotes and bubbles
-Extracting Text
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The Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of Kurzweil Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been
beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Decoding Support-Decoding Support
Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Decoding Support-Decoding Support
Examples:Examples:
-Reading speed -Reading type (letters, words and/or
sentences)-Reading Voice-Word Magnification-Speaking Dictionary and
Thesaurus
Examples:Examples:
-Reading speed -Reading type (letters, words and/or
sentences)-Reading Voice-Word Magnification-Speaking Dictionary and
Thesaurus
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The Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of Kurzweil Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been
beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Writing and Editing -Writing and Editing SupportSupport
Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Writing and Editing -Writing and Editing SupportSupport
Examples:Examples:
-Word Predication Bank-Vocabulary Checklists-Grammar check-Voice animation of
typing-Speaking Dictionary and
Thesaurus
Examples:Examples:
-Word Predication Bank-Vocabulary Checklists-Grammar check-Voice animation of
typing-Speaking Dictionary and
Thesaurus
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The Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of KurzweilThe Benefits of Kurzweil Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been
beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Independent Test -Independent Test TakingTaking
Kurzweil has been Kurzweil has been beneficial in the following beneficial in the following areas:areas:
-Independent Test -Independent Test TakingTaking
Examples:Examples:
-Lock features -Highlight and drag-Reading Software-Typing and highlighting-Dictionary/Thesaurus
Examples:Examples:
-Lock features -Highlight and drag-Reading Software-Typing and highlighting-Dictionary/Thesaurus
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Other Ideas for Kurzweil in the Classroom
Other Ideas for Kurzweil in the Classroom
Read the webUse it to read studyisland questionsUse it on Quia games (flashcards work well)Create MP3 Files for your website
Read the webUse it to read studyisland questionsUse it on Quia games (flashcards work well)Create MP3 Files for your website
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Funding???Funding???Funding???Funding???
Many schools have bought Kurzweil with grants. We bought our Kurzweil 3000 work station and network licenses in 2007. We also bought an HP Scanjet 8390 multipage duplex scanner and headphones. The scanner was $1200. We wrote a letter to our local VFW and they donated $2200 for the project.
Many schools have bought Kurzweil with grants. We bought our Kurzweil 3000 work station and network licenses in 2007. We also bought an HP Scanjet 8390 multipage duplex scanner and headphones. The scanner was $1200. We wrote a letter to our local VFW and they donated $2200 for the project.
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Working with Kurzweil – The Basics
Working with Kurzweil – The Basics
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Change Reading OptionsChange Reading Options
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To StudyTo Study
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Show or Hide ToolbarsShow or Hide Toolbars
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Sticky Notes & Text NotesSticky Notes & Text Notes
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Look up a WordLook up a Word
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Create an OutlineCreate an Outline
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Kurzweil is a lifesaver for testing…
Kurzweil is a lifesaver for testing…
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Preparing a testPreparing a test
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Highlighting and Circling Test Answers
Highlighting and Circling Test Answers
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Fill in the Blanks TestFill in the Blanks Test
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New, Exciting FeaturesNew, Exciting Features
Web License Edition for Access from Home or Wherever - Students ideally want to access Kurzweil 3000 from any computer, whether at school or home. The new Web License edition allows a student or teacher to access a Kurzweil 3000 license via the Internet by entering a user name and password.Also, the Web Licensing option offers easy usage management of licensing for IT departments so they know how many licenses are being used by students and teachers.
Web License Edition for Access from Home or Wherever - Students ideally want to access Kurzweil 3000 from any computer, whether at school or home. The new Web License edition allows a student or teacher to access a Kurzweil 3000 license via the Internet by entering a user name and password.Also, the Web Licensing option offers easy usage management of licensing for IT departments so they know how many licenses are being used by students and teachers.
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