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The Writing Page
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Infinitec Coalition Trainers Cadre
June 23, 2010
Outcomes
Participants will:
• Identify the various components of the typical writing process
• Analyze the writing process for students with disabilities
• Identify tools specific to student needs
• Explore online or digital tools that are
readily available
Entering Text: Low Tech Options
Stamps
Labeler
Magnetic letters / words
Dictate to peer / adult writer
Digital Voice Recorder
Red light / Green light - task analysis of cognitive vs motor
expectations
High Tech Options:
Simple Text Entry :
• Word Processor
• Web based word processor
• Portable word processor
Writing with supports:
• forms / fill in blank / drop down
• word prediction
• text to speech
• symbol based writing
High Tech Options
Alternative Keyboard Entry:
• On-screen keyboard
o Microsoft built in
o Click 'n Type (free download)
• Voice Recognition
• Scanning options paired with paired with symbol based
/text program
Google Documents
• Web based access - free - no other software needed
• Multiple student access - can work on document at same
time
• Access from home and school
Microsoft Accessibility Features
• Key repeat
• Sticky keys, mouse keys, filter keys
Portable word processor (video of
student use) - fusion (word prediction)
Review Activity
• Write down a tool and how they plan to use it with a
particular student
• Share ideas