TELfest summer 2016 - Free apps for dyslexic students
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Free apps for dyslexic students
Gemma [email protected]
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• [email protected]• [email protected] • 0114 22 27304
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