Kurzweil 3000

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Kurzweil 3000

• Assistive Technology
• In
• English Language and Literature
• By
• Trecia Mohan

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What is Kurzweil 3000?

• Kurzweil 3000 is an inclusive software program
  for people who need help in learning
• Reading
• Writing

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Targeted Audiences

• ESL Students
• Special Education Students
• Struggling Students
• Elementary School Students
• Middle School Students
• High School and College Students

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Features of Kurzweil 3000

• Provides visual and auditory feedback
• Text circle tools
• Annotations
• Bookmarks
• Includes highlighting
• Creates outlines and provides study guides

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Implications for Students

• Students are able to self-edit their work
• Improve reading speed and comprehension
• Learn and study independently (active learning)
• Receive visual and auditory feedback
• Stay on task when reading
• Improve study skills

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Implications for Teachers

• Teachers can access
• Electronic information
• Printed materials
• Wed information
• Kurzweil is also content independent
• Extra help for students with special
  accommodations

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Overall Impact

• Kurzweil 3000 is beneficial to all age groups
• It is an assistive technology
• It increases independent work
• Productivity increases for teachers and students
  
• Kurzweil is also content independent program

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References

• http//www.kurzweiledu.com/kurz3000.aspx
• http//www.spectronicsnoz.com/
• www.jupiterimages.com
• webtech.kennesaw.edu
• spider.georgetowncollege.edu

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