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Supporting the Struggling Writer
Cindy NankeeWisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative
[email protected] 19, 2006
WATIWisconsin Assistive Technology
Initiative
ConsultantLocal & State Training
Loan LibraryMaterials
Special Buyswww.wati.org
Review Discussion
Student/classroomAssessment
AACReading
SuccessesNeed Help?
Materials Use
Student Summary Assignment
What assessment you used
Pre and post test progress (if writing, did it increase quantity/ number of words,
quality/ reduced errors etc., )
Video
What AT you implemented
Classroom implementation
Students progress
AT for WritingPurpose/Goals of this
session
Learn about tools and software that promote success and
confidence in our struggling writers using low, mid and high
tech tools and strategies.
Assistive Technology Device
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired
commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase,
maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities.
602 (1) (A)
*EXCEPTION- The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement
of such device. 602 (1) (B)
Any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection,
acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.
Agenda
Strategies for Selection of ATLow Tech Tools
Mid & High Tech ToolsUDL
Windows Accessibility/Microsoft Word Tools
Alternative KeyboardsTalking word processor
Word PredictionVoice Recognition
Alternative presentation modesGreg Stefanich Science
Responding Differently to Writers and Writing by Julie Jochum
Survey of young writers
Writers below age 8 feel that they are writers
Writers above age 8 don’t feel they are writers
Early writers have learned that their writing is judged by
penmanship and spelling not what is said
Make no mistake, if handwriting has a poor appearance, the
writer is judged poorly by our culture. In spite of the high
quality of his ideas and information, the writer will
bear a lifelong burden. Donald Graves
Handwriting phases, fads and popularity
Penmanship associated with social status
Today's emphasis is on composition
Penmanship instruction goes through 3rd grade
www.ericdigest.org/pre-924/know.htm
Technology is not the demise of handwriting
Many schools have abandoned organized handwriting
instruction to make time for standardized test preparation,
computer training and, ironically, more reading and language
instruction. International Pen Association (IPA)
Writing is Difficult
Writing mechanics, letter formation spelling, grammar, word choice, sentence structure, punctuation,
idea generation, organization, sequencing, prewriting, drafting,
revising, editing, deadlines, commitment to paper what you
do and do not know
Writing is Complex
Writing is a complex process that involves both the motor aspects of handwriting and the cognitive
component of creating or composing written material.
Motor Aspects of Writing
PositioningProximal Stability
Upper extremity coordinationPerceptual skills Motor Planning
AttentionOrganization
Access
Composing Written Material
Idea generationBackground knowledge
Word choice/spellingGrammar/sentence structure
Punctuation Organization/sequencing
Strategies for Selection of Appropriate Technology
ASNAT WATI AT Checklist/WheelWATI Information Guide
Stages
AT Checklist
Computer AccessWriting
Motor Aspects of WritingComposing Written Material
CommunicationReadingStudyingMath
Recreation & LeisureActivities of Daily LivingMobilityPositioning and SeatingVisionHearing
AT Consideration Wheelhttp://www.cec.sped.org/bk/catalog2/best_sellers.html
STAGES Assistive Technology Inc., $795
The Stages framework consists of seven stages designed to serve
as an informal, technology-based measurement tool for learners with developmental language and cognitive challenges, and
also as an alternative to standardized assessments.
Writing Strategies
Daily OpportunitiesJournal time
Writers Workshop Writing Center
Motivational strategiesIntervention strategies
Today’s Writing Center
Pencils, crayons, markers, stamps, paper, word processor, graphic
organizer software, word prediction, talking word processor, picture
supported word processor, scanning software, voice recognition software,
pre-made template, word wall, dictionary/thesaurus, writers rubrics
Motivation
Background knowledge/personal interest
Explicit modelOpportunity to interact socially
Appropriate incentivesSuccess
MultimediaVisiting author
Publishing
Low Tech Tips
PositioningPencil Grips
Papers
Peach Handout
Mid Tech ToolsUsing a Computer
UDL
Accessibility featuresMicrosoft Windows & Microsoft
Word
Blue Handout
Why Technology Works
Produce legible textEases physical demands
Revisions without tedious recopyingDirect the writing process
Increase fluent production of sentencesEncourage elaboration
Self monitoring (auditory feedback)Motivating
Produce a product that enhances student self image
Keyboarding
This site listed keyboarding softwarehttp://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/ate/keyboarding/Software/softdown.htm
KidKeys
Video on adapted one handed keyboardinghttp://www.aboutonehandtyping.com/introduction.html
FrogPad – 1 handed keyboarding www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/6c82/
Computer AccessAlternate Keyboards
IntellikeysBigKeys
OnScreen KeyboardHandwriting Recognition
Handhelds
Portable Word Processors
Alpha SmartDanaNeo
Handheld Computers
Picture Supported Text
PixWriter Clicker 5
IntelliTalk 3
Clicker 5 is a writing support and media tool.
Create simple whole word writing activities using words, pictures, sounds, onscreen keyboard and word bank.
Create quizzes and worksheets using pop-ups
Create multimedia presentations using video
Word Prediction
WordQ Word BarCo-Writer
Premier Accessibility Suitewww.readingmadeeasy.com
Grant InformationUniversal Reader with talking Pointer
Talking CheckbookUltimate Talking Dictionary
Text Cloner ProScan and ViewPDF Magic Pro
Talking Word ProcessorText to Audio
Premier Key to Access
Flash USB DriveA portable USB MP3 Player
Digital Voice Recorder512 MB storage space for documents
or audio booksContains 8 different tools
Same as the Accessibility Suite
Graphic Organizers
InspirationKidspirationDraftbuilder
SoloReport Writer
Web Resources for Writing
Voice Recognition
Dragon NaturallySpeaking v.9SpeakQ
Microsoft Office iListen
ViaVoiceWindows Vista
Writing AT into the IEP
Implementation Support
Principal LetterEmail me
[email protected] me 608-822-3276 x 268
Use the state loan library www.wati.org
Use the CESA #3 SEIMC www.cesa3.k12.wi.us
In-service support
Questions on Assignment?
Thank You