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Kurzweil 3000+dragonfly
Features: Reado 31 Natural Text-to-Speech voiceso Text-to-Speech in 18 languages and dialectso Magnify text for learners with visual impairmentso Keyboard shortcutso Read text in Word, PDF, EPUB, RTF, Daisy and on the Webo Read locked text in PDFs and images, exactly as they appearo Access 1800 classic literature textso Create MP3 files and add to iTunes Playlist
Comprehendo One click access to American Heritage dictionaries, Picture Dictionary and Talking
Dictionaryo Expand word choices with the synonym buttono Vocabulary study guides: English and bi-lingualo Engage learners with 5 different Note tools
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o Mark important place in text with Bookmark toolso Highlight key text structures with Multiple colored highlighters o Identify iimportant information with Circle buttons o Create Study guideso Organize text into Column noteso Stay on task with research using Online reference tools within the softwareo Support active reading, note taking, and chapter summaries with templates o Translate words or full passages to 70+ languages
Writingo Writing Path facilitates writing from beginning to endo Map ideas with Brainstorms and Graphic Organizerso Start writing with template Outlineso Word Predictiono Use Word Lists to facilitate the use content specific words o Practice spelling and check spelling o Speak as typing helps learners self-regulate their writing o View outlines and drafts simultaneously with Split screeno Review writing with a Writing Rubric
Web-based fireflyo Directly access Google Docs, Bookshare, Reading A-Z and own contento Customize reading options—speed, mode and unitso Highlight in yellow, blue, green, and pinko Zoom in for low visiono Access Definitions instantly o Translate full sentences and passages o 31 Natural Text-to-Speech voices o Read embedded Text and Sticky Notes (or hide them)o Online Library—no file storage limito Text-to-Speech in 18 languages and dialects
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VoiceReadingReads aloud the text displayed in an Android app (ex. Web pages, news articles, long emails, sms, PDF files, etc)
Features: Open text, PDF, or HTML files from Android file system for reading aloud Save articles opened in @Voice to files for later listening Record spoken articles to sound files—WAV(uncompressed) or OGG(compressed) Easily add saved Pocket articles to @Voice reading list Dropbox sync Easily control speech generator volume, pitch, and rate of speech Pause/resume speech as needed with wired or Bluetooth headset buttons Automatically recognize the language of an article ans use appropriate TTS voice or
preferred voices
NaturalReaderListen to PDF files, webpages, e-books, e-textbooks, office documents, and printed books
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Features: Convert text to speech or audio files OCR—Turn any printed documents or ebooks into speech and audio files Sync with multi-devices—between desktop, iPhone, iPad and Android devices Helps people with dyslexia, reading challenges or visual impairments
o Highlights text when readingo Large fontso High contrast color interfaceo Typing Echo (Windows)o Spelling Check (Windows)o Word Prediction (Windows)
Voice Dream Reader
Features: Synchronized highlighting—words synchronized with speech improves
comprehension and knowledge retention Read your way
o Pause, rewind, change speedo Change font, size, spacing, color for optimal readabilityo Highlight and take noteso Speed-read or Finger Reado Set a sleep timero Put on headphones and lock screen to listen
Content anywhere—Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, Pocket, Instapaper, Evernote, Bookshare, Gutenberg, any website, local files on your device
Universally accessible
Kurzweil dragonfly
Features: Access content saved in your online library Change reading speed, mode, units 31 Natural Text-to-Speech voices Text-to-Speech in 18 languages and dialects Translate full sentences and passages Access to Definitions instantly Highlight in yellow, blue, green and pink Read embedded Text and Sticky Notes Magnify text with swipe of your fingers Resume reading the last page you were on
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XMindMind mapping tool to clarify thinking, manage complex information, run brainstorming, and get work organized
Features: Mind Mapping Fishbone Chart—helpful for timeline management and quality defect prevention Matrix—displays a set of complex factors and behaviors in rows and columns
enabling in-depth comparative analysis for project management, strategic decision-making, etc
Timeline—display a list of events in chronological order and a variety of tends for a subject
Brainstorming Mode Presentation Mode Gantt View—shows start date, end date and progress of every task(a topic in the
mind map) Pick your type of themes & fonts
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Used for visual mapping, outlining, writing and making presentations
Features: Visualize & Develop ideas and Understand & Retain Conceptso Represent information and trigger memory with symbols and images o Jumpstart writing process by adding notes to symbolso Highlight key concepts and group information with different text and link colors
and font styles
Plan & Organize written worko Transform diagrams and mind maps to outlines with one clicko Continue the writing process by adding topics, subtopics, and notes texto Organize ideas and information with power outlining tools
Improve communication & Build presentationso Develop ideas from content and snapshot graphics automatically generated from
your Diagram, Map and Outline Viewso Add, duplicate, reorder, and delete slides and talking points to expand your
presentation and communicate your message effectivelylo Use ready-made professional background themes to create visually appealing
presentationso Change background colors and font styles or add graphic backgrounds to your own
custom theme styles
Mind MeisterCreate MindMaps to organize thoughts and informationWrite notes and create presentations
Features: BasicUse up to 3 MindMapsShare, collaborate, and import
Personal ($6.50/month)o Unlimited Mind Mapso Upload files and imageso Export to Freemind, MindManager, XMINDo Add task feeds to calendar o Priority Support
Pro ($10/month)o Unlimited Mind Maps
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o Upload files and imageso Export to Freemind, MindManager, XMINDo Add task feeds to calendar o Priority Supporto Multi-user licensingo Export to .dox and .pptxo Custom map themes for the whole teamo Google Apps for Domains sign-ono Get statistics and reports
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MindMeisterCreate MindMaps to organize thoughts and informationWrite notes and create presentations
Basico Use up to 3 MindMapso Share, collaborate, and import
Popplet(iOS)Helps students map out their thoughts in a visual way (most helpful for visual thinkers and learners)
Features: Freeo One Popplet boardo Capture notes in text, with a drawing tool and with imageso Change the color of the notes and Popplet boardo Link notes to each other visuallyo Export as PDF and JPEG
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o Multi Language Support
Plus ($4.99)o Unlimited local boardso See other users boards on Public tabo Capture notes in text, with a drawing tool and with imageso Change the color of the notes and Popplet boardo Link notes to each other visuallyo Export as PDF and JPEGo Multi Language Support
MindNode (iOS—$9.99)Visually represent ideas; organize thoughts and brainstorm
Features: Jot down thoughts and add as many mind maps as you like to MindNodes infinite
canvas Cross connect nodes from different main nodes Enrich your thoughts with images and highlight them with style iCloud Drive all your mind maps on all your devices Export mind maps to an open format, text file, and even as an image
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Windows Speech Recognition(FREE)
Features:Open browsers, apps, Microsoft Office documentsDictate text Startup computer and shut down
Evernote (FREE&PURCHASE REQUIRED)Make to do listsCreate notebooks and fill with note pages for each class Can be used as an organization systemPartnered with Livescribe to allow for SmartPen functionality
Features: Basico 60MB of new uploads per montho Clip from anywhere on the webo Share and discuss in Evernoteo Sync across phones and computers
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Plus ($24.99/year)o 1GB of new uploads per montho Clip from anywhere on the webo Share and discuss in Evernoteo Sync across phones and computers o Access notes when you’re offline o Save emails into Evernoteo Add passcode lock on mobile apps
Premium ($49.99/year)o 10GB of new uploads per montho Clip from anywhere on the webo Share and discuss in Evernoteo Sync across phones and computers o Access notes when you’re offline o Save emails into Evernoteo Add passcode lock on mobile appso Search in Office docs & attachmentso Turn notes into presentations o See content related to your notes o Annotate attached PDFs
Dragon Naturally Speaking (PURCHASE REQUIRED)
Features: Use built in microphones on most laptops Dictate to major web browsers—Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, and Chrome Can speak Tweets, Facebook status, and blog posts Supports a number of accents
Home ($69.99)o Good for students use at home o 3x faster than typingo 99% accuracy out of the box—under 1 minute set up o Use your voice to search the webo Email by dictating, editing, and sending messages with Gmail or Hotmail accounts
and manage appointments in your calendar with voice commandso Update Facebook and Twitter
Premium ($149.99)o Good for students, teachers, and professionals
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o 3x faster than typing o 99% accuracy o Dictate documents, spreadsheets, and presentations without mistakeso Capture notes using a digital voice recorder or compatible with iOS and Android
devices and Dragon will transcribe the audioo Application support with Full Text Control using Excell 2010 & 2013o Application support with Menu Tracking, and English Natural Language Commands
in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 & 2013o Mobile dictationo Ability to import/export custom word lists and user profileso Create commands to insert frequently used text and/or graphics by voice
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EvernoteMake to do listsCreate notebooks and fill with note pages for each class Can be used as an organization systemPartnered with Livescribe to allow for SmartPen functionality
Features: Basico 60MB of new uploads per montho Clip from anywhere on the webo Share and discuss in Evernoteo Sync across phones and computers
Plus ($24.99/year)o 1GB of new uploads per montho Clip from anywhere on the webo Share and discuss in Evernoteo Sync across phones and computers o Access notes when you’re offline
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o Save emails into Evernoteo Add passcode lock on mobile apps
Premium ($49.99/year)o 10GB of new uploads per montho Clip from anywhere on the webo Share and discuss in Evernoteo Sync across phones and computers o Access notes when you’re offline o Save emails into Evernoteo Add passcode lock on mobile appso Search in Office docs & attachmentso Turn notes into presentations o See content related to your notes o Annotate attached PDFs
Dragon Naturally Speaking
iOS Apps Dragon Dictation (FREE)Speak your tweets an status updates Send texts and emails up to 5 times faster than typingEasily dictate personal notes and reminders Easily copy notes to the clipboard and use anywhere on your iPhone or iPad
Dragon Search (FREE)Search online content on your iPhone using your voice iTunes and YouTube integration
Dragon Go (FREE)Can use with OpenTable, Maps, Yelp, TwitterWorks with Netflix, Spotify, Last.fm radio
Dragon Anywhere (PURCHASE REQUIRED) Dictate documents of any length, easily edit, adjust formatting, and quickly share them
Features: Fast dicatation and high recognition accuracy Adapts to your voice No time or length limist Voice formatting and editing options—includes the ability to select words and
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sentences for editing or deletion Voice navigation through fields of a report template Apply common formatting like underline and bold Support for auto-texts (ex. Client or work order descriptions) Add custom words for industry specific terminology Import and export to and from popular cloud tools—Dropbox and Evernote Cost:o 1 Month—$15o 3 Months—$40o 12 Months—$150
Android Apps Dragon Mobile Assistant (FREE)o Send and receive text messages, post Facebook and Twitter updates, emails and
much more o Set reminders, make appointments, and search the internet o Attentive Mode—wake up your assistant at any time, even if your screen is lockedo Create your own voiceprint so your assistant will be attentive to only your
commands and no one else o Choose a voice and create a name for your assistant
Dragon Anywhere (PURCHASE REQUIRED) Dictate documents of any length, easily edit, adjust formatting, and quickly share them
Features: Fast dicatation and high recognition accuracy Adapts to your voice No time or length limist Voice formatting and editing options—includes the ability to select words and
sentences for editing or deletion Voice navigation through fields of a report template Apply common formatting like underline and bold Support for auto-texts (ex. Client or work order descriptions) Add custom words for industry specific terminology Import and export to and from popular cloud tools—Dropbox and Evernote Cost:o 1 Month—$15o 3 Months—$40o 12 Months—$150
Voice Assistant ($2.99)
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Easy-to-use voice recognition application that lets individual to send texts or emails easily
Features: Supports a multitude of global languages 5 times faster than typing on a keyboard Based on intelligent speech recognition that improves over time Automatic grammar correction Convenient for sending SMS messages, emails, update Facebook or post message
on Twitter
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