Free apps for dyslexic students

Gemma Holtamg.holtam@Sheffield.ac.uk

Tools for developing reading and writing skills

Contents• Who am I?• ‘Do you think you’re dyslexic’ workshop• Activity

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Who am I?

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‘Do you think you’re dyslexic?’workshop

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Match activity

Please match the name of the tool with its description.

Sensus Access

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Sensus Access• An on-line application that enables

dyslexic students to convert documents into a range of alternative media including MP3 files.

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Readsy

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Readsy• This is an on-line speed reading app.

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T-Bar

T-BarThis is a digital ruler. It can be used to help students keep track of the line they are reading.

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T-Bar

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SS Overlay

SS OverlayA screen masking tool, this app can be used to place a coloured tint over a laptop/computer screen. This is particularly useful for those who struggle to read black text on a white background.

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SS Overlay

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Microsoft Word ‘Speak’

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SpeakThis is an on-line speed reading app.

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Other resources

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Contact details• Gemma Holtam• g.holtam@sheffield.ac.uk• Lib-support@Sheffield.ac.uk • 0114 22 27304

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