TechDis Assistive Technology Boxes

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TechDis Assistive Technology Boxes

• Assistive Technology for Teaching and Learning

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Alternative Fixes
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How They Learn
What They Do
How To Help
Alternative Interfaces
Reflect on knowledge or skill
Interact withresources
Reading Tools
Introduce new knowledge or skill
Communication Tools
Record information
Exemplify new knowledge or skill
Visualisation Tools
Plan responses
Test understanding of new knowledge or skill by
completing specific assignments
Recording Tools
Write responses
Planning Tools
Reflect on knowledge or skill
Writing Tools
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Assistive Technology Genres Mind Map
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Assistive Technology Genres List

• Planning Tools
• Low technology
• Record Cards
• Highlighter
• Organising Tools
• Alphasmart Dana
• Sharp Organiser
• MindMapping
• MindGenius
• Inspiration
• Outlining Tools
• Styles and Headings

• Alternative Interface
• Screen Readers
• Keyguard
• Keyboard Alternative
• Wireless Keyboard
• Cherry Keyboard
• Onscreen Keyboard
• Pen Partner
• Mouse Alternatives
• Mouse Keys
• Tracker Ball
• Wireless Mouse
• Joystick

• Write Assist Tools
• Word Prediction
• Dasher
• Read and Write GOLD
• AutoText
• Word Banks
• WordBar
• AutoCorrect
• AutoText
• Clicker
• Handwriting recognition
• Pen partner
• Speech to text

• Read Assist Tools
• Outlining Tools
• Auto Summarise
• Styles and Headings
• Audio Narration
• Insert WAV File
• Comprehension Tools
• Franklin Spellchecker
• Reading Pen
• Text to Speech
• Reading Pen
• SayPad
• Natural Reader
• Vox Proxy
• Read and Write GOLD

• Communication Tools
• Copperhead liberator
• Clicker

• Recording Tools
• Digital Cameras
• Video
• Digital Blue
• Alphasmart Dana
• Voice recording
• Cassette Player
• MP3 Player

• Visualisation Tools
• Custom Animation
• Digital Blue