This blog came about as a requirement for a graduate course I am taking, called, aptly, Assistive Technology. I will attempt to explain what assistive technology is, what sorts of technology exists and is available for children, in and out of the school setting. Children who resist writing do so for a reason; there is a struggle within for whatever reason. There are tools out there to help kids. I will explore some of the options.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Readplease
In the interest of time, I am not posting many pieces of assistive technology in the lower level mechanical skill level. I have opted out of this one, as it is precisely lower level and most people I think are comfortable with the pieces. The one piece that I will look at is Readplease. Readplease is FREE!!!
It "reads any web page, makes mp3/wav files, zooms any page, text-only version web pages, translates and much more!" Awesome.
"I use ReadPlease as a proofing tool for my columns and newsletters: Hearing text read aloud can help you find errors that your eyes might not find even with repeated re-readings."- Fred Langa, langa.com
"I am dyslexic and find ReadPlease fantastic,(I have tried 10 other text-to-speech engines and yours is by far the best)." - Roy Glanfeld
"ReadPlease is simple to use, ReadPlease would be a winner with just its own features, but AT&T Natural Voices has nearly captured the Holy Grail of TTS software - 4½/5 stars." - Laptop Magazine
"ReadPlease rated in top "essential school supplies available online." - Tech TV
"A clear voice aid for the visual impaired and it isn't high
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