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Tips, Tricks and Tools Tips, Tricks and Tools for Writingfor Writing
C.A.S.E. Assistive Technology TeamPaula Costello MS, OTRLTricia Sharkey MA CCC-SLP/L Mary May, Orthopedically Impaired Itinerant TeacherBarb Layer, Orthopedically Impaired Itinerant Teacher
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Writing Instruction Writing Instruction ComponentsComponentsI. Writing Process
II. Transcription Skills
III. Language Structures
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I. Writing ProcessI. Writing Process
Writing Process: ◦Brainstorming/Planning/Organization ◦Editing and Proofreading◦Drafting
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6 + 1 Traits6 + 1 TraitsStages of Writing Process 6 +1 Traits
PLANNING Ideas
Organization
DRAFTING Word Choice
Voice
Sentence Fluency
REVISE/EDIT Conventions
Presentation
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Brainstorming, Planning and Brainstorming, Planning and OrganizationOrganizationGenerating Ideas:
◦What do I have to say?Setting goals:
◦Who am I writing to and what do I want to communicate to them?
Organizing: ◦In what form will I express my ideas?
◦What will I include and what will I
leave out?
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Supports/ToolsSupports/Tools
Assistive Technology supports and tools should be thought of on a continuum ranging from low to high technologic supports.
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Writing ProcessWriting ProcessTask: Brainstorming/Planning/OrganizingTask: Brainstorming/Planning/Organizing
Low Tech- Paper Graphic
Organizers- Dry erase boards
- Checklists
- Models- Headings- Post It notes
Mid Tech High Tech Computer
software with word processing capabilities
Word features
outline or notebook view; Audio notes toolbar
Software
Inspiration
Draft Builder
Kurzweil
Web Tools
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DraftingDraftingGenerating the language:
◦How do I translate my ideas into words?
◦How do I select good words? ◦How do I connect ideas within and
between my sentences?Transcription:
◦What spelling and punctuation marks do I need to include?
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Writing ProcessWriting ProcessTask: DraftingTask: Drafting
Low Tech- Outlines
- Sentence Starters
- Model assignments
- Use of checklist in writing process
- Photographs to support writing
- Word banks
- List of transition words and phrases
Mid Tech High Tech - Interactive Writing
Software
Examples:
- Classroom Suite
- Kurzweil
- Read/Write Gold
- SOLO
Co-Writer,
Write OutLoud, Read OutlLoud Draft Builder
- Clicker 5
- Clozepro
- Word Q
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Revision and EditingRevision and EditingRead and Review:
◦Is the message complete, logical and clear?
Revise and edit: ◦Did I engage my audience? ◦Did I use conventional grammar and
spelling?◦What should I delete, add or change?
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Writing ProcessWriting ProcessTask: Revision/EditingTask: Revision/Editing
Low Tech- Word Walls - Portable file folder
word walls
- Cards/Books
- Dictionary
- Thesaurus
Mid Tech - Hand Held
Dictionary/spell checker
- Electronic Dictionary
- Electronic Thesaurus
High Tech - Computer Software to
support word processing (spell checker, thesaurus)
- Screen/Text Reader
- Talking Word Processor
- Interactive Writing Software
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II. Transcription SkillsII. Transcription Skills
Transcription: ◦Spelling◦Handwriting/Keyboarding◦Capitalization/Punctuation
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LOW TECHLOW TECH MID TECH MID TECH HIGH TECH HIGH TECH
Transcription Skill
Task: Spelling
•Dictionary•Word wall/banks/lists
•Hand held audio spell checker •Spell checker in Word Processor•Built –in-features of Word Processor•Stand alone spell checker with speech and auto correct•CoWriter•Picture Support Software PixWriter Clicker5•WebBased software such as Ginger
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LOW TECH MID TECH HIGH LOW TECH MID TECH HIGH TECHTECH
Transcription Skill
Task: Keyboarding
•Handwriting programs: e.g.. HWT•Keyboarding vs. Handwriting- Writing Productivity Profile (Website)•Keyboarding Programs -Type to Learn-Custom Typing-Dance Mat Typing
•Key guard
•Keyboard Stickers
• Portable Word Processors
•Software Strategies and Accessibility options:
-color background-Font size-Sticky Keys-Abbreviation Expansion
•Alternative mouse/keyboard -Trackball -BigKeys -Intellikeys
•Onscreen Keyboard
•Touch Screen/Window
•Switch Control
•Voice Recognition
•Alternative Writing Software - Pix Writer -Clicker 5
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LOW TECH MID TECHLOW TECH MID TECH HIGH HIGH TECHTECH
Transcription Skill
Task: Handwriting
•Pencil grips•Specialized pens/pencils•Raised lined paper•Grid paper•Slanted surfaces•Magnetic letters•Rubber stamps•Labels•Post-it-notes•Stencils to trace letters•Highlighted lines/letters•Handwriting program
•Tape recorders•Digital recorders•Dedicated word processor
•Alternative keyboard•Word processing•Word prediction software•On-screen word banks•On-screen math/computer calculators•Speech recognition software•On-screen keyboard•Touch screen monitor•Alternative methods to access keyboard
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LOW TECHLOW TECH MID TECH MID TECH HIGH HIGH TECHTECH
Transcription Skill
Task: Capitalization/Punctuation
Talking word processor-Write Outloud-Draft Builder-Intellitalk
Proofreading option in word processor -Writer’s workshop-Partner editing
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Remember….Remember….
Use of the TOOL is part of the IEP plan, it is NOT the goal……
Rather
The use of the tool to successfully complete the task is the goal.
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IEP goals for writing skills using IEP goals for writing skills using Assistive TechnologyAssistive TechnologyMust be linked to academic goals focused
on written expression.Be task specificImplement interventions and use
sequentially, break goal down into smaller steps for use of the new technology
Make progress measurable-how will I determine if the device or strategy has been successful?
Data collection is important!! Take a look at the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative website (www.wati.org)
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Resources:Resources:The following slides provide screen shots of popular software and websites that are available to educators for tools to support struggling writers.
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Web 2.0 Writing Resources:Web 2.0 Writing Resources:
www.myinfinitec.org http://web2specialeducation.pbworks.com/Writing-Tools http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/ http://infinitecwritingseries.wikispaces.com/Featured+Tools www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/.../
WPP_how_to.pdf www.teachervision.com (graphic organizers) www.edhelper.com (graphic organizers) http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgkw4pv6_152dh939kht
(D.97 AT Specialist created this google doc to compile all resources from workshop-EXCELLENT RESOURCE!!!!)
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Materials for this presentation adapted from information obtained at the Infinitec Writing Linked Series Workshops (2009-2010)