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1 B YOD Assistive Tech Apps ring our wn evice for Android & ios Devices bit.ly/byodatapps Samantha Shinsky, MSEd Coordinator of Information & Innovation Provident Charter School

2 What is Assistive Tech? Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

3 What to Consider AT Assessment Questions: 1. What tasks do we want the student to do that she/he is unable to do? 2. What types of assistive devices may assist the student in doing the task and remaining in the least restrictive environment? 3. Is there a low-technology device that will meet the student s needs? 4. Is the device(s) suited to the student s educational needs and abilities? 5. Is the suitability of the assistive technology device appropriate over time?

4 Built-in Accessibility: Writing Built-in Dictation: activate it by pressing the microphone button on the bottom-left of the onscreen keyboard. This feature lets kids write with their voices instead of typing. Built-in Word Prediction: in the onscreen keyboard. As kids type, it suggests words to use in their writing. Both Dictation and QuickType are active by default. They can be turned on and off by going to Settings > General > Keyboard Built-in Dictation: activate it by pressing the microphone button in the onscreen Google keyboard. This feature lets kids type with their voices into any app. Built-in Word Prediction: in the onscreen keyboard. It suggests words that kids might be trying to write as they type. Both Dictation and Word Prediction are active by default. They can be turned on and off by going to Settings > General Management > Language and Input

5 Built in Accessibility: Reading Text-to-Speech Speak Selection: screen reading feature that lets you select blocks of text to be read aloud. Speak Screen: screen reading feature that reads entire pages of text. Words can be highlighted as they are spoken and the voice and reading speed can be changed. Settings > Accessibility > Speech Toggle on Speak Selection, Speak Screen, and Highlight Content Text-to-Speech TalkBack: screen reading feature of Android that uses TTS technology to read aloud text from websites, and more. The tool s voice can be changed, and the reading speed can be adjusted. Speech rate and pitch can be adjusted Settings > Accessibility > Text-to-speech

6 Writing GBoard GBoard (Free) (Free) Keyboard by Google: this keyboard boasts built-in word prediction and dictation technology which provide spelling support for text input in any app. App Store > Search > GBoard > Get > Install > Open > Get Started > Get Started > Keyboard > TOGGLE Gboard to on > TOGGLE Allow full Access > Allow Tap and hold the globe icon (bottom of keyboard) and select GBoard Keyboard by Google: this keyboard boasts built-in word prediction and dictation technology which provide spelling support for text input in any app. Play Store > GBoard > Install > Open > Enable in Settings > TOGGLE Gboard to on > Select Input Method > Gboard > Set Permissions > Allow > Done

7 Spelling Dictionary- Merriam-Webster Dictionary- Merriam-Webster (Free/$4.99) Dictionary: Look up words using speech to text! This app lets kids speak a word and the spelling will appear. App Store > Search > Merriam > Get > Install > Open > No Thank You (Free/$3.99) Dictionary: Look up words using speech to text! This app lets kids speak a word and the spelling will appear. Play Store > Merriam> Install > Open

8 1. 2. Select OK to allow the app to access Speech Recognition 1. Tap the microphone to speak the word Select OK to allow the app to access microphone Tap the microphone to speak the word 4. Clearly speak the word into the microphone 5. The spelling is at the top of the page clearly speak the word into the microphone Select the red microphone to verify the word 3. The spelling is at the top of the page Clearly speak the word into the microphone Select the red microphone to verify the word Clearly speak the word into the microphone

9 Reading Prizmo Go Text Fairy (Free) (Free) Optical Character Recognition: Take a picture of a document and have it read to you! App Store > Search > Prizmo Go > Get > Install > Open > Allow Optical Character Recognition: Take a picture of a document and have it read to you! Play Store > TEXT FAIRY > Install > Open > Allow > Download Your Language

10 1. Line up text and lines 2. Snap a picture Retake the picture if highlights don t line up Select Retry or OK 3. Drag and resize box to capture the text 4. Select next Select reader to listen to text Tap to take a picture of text Select Two Columns or One and push Start Change speed and press play In the reader menu 6. Highlight text you want to listen to 7. Select back button to Capture another page 6. Toogle Play to listen to text and Stop to stop 7. Tap another page to take capture

11 Publishing SnapType SnapType (Free/$4.99) (Free/$4.99) Digital Worksheet Editor: Take a picture of a Digital Worksheet Editor: Take a picture of a worksheet. Tap to add text. It's that easy! worksheet. Tap to add text. It's that easy! App Store > Search > SnapType > Get > Install > Open > Allow Play Store > SnapType > Install > Open SnapType helps students keep up with their peers in class even when their penmanship holds them back. Students can easily complete school worksheets with the help of a phone or tablet. SnapType helps students keep up with their peers in class even when their penmanship holds them back. Students can easily complete school worksheets with the help of a phone or tablet.

12 Name document and select OK Drag the box to position the worksheet and select Crop Select appropriate image location and select OK or Retry Press + to add a worksheet Tap document where you what to enter text Drag circle on slider bar to resize text Select floppy disk to save document TO PRINT Share > Image Printer > Print

13 Organization SimpleMind+ Intuitive Mind Mapping SimpleMind+ Intuitive Mind Mapping (Free/$8.49) Graphic Organizer: Mind mapper organizes ideas into colorful notes & diagrams. App Store > Search > SimpleMind > Get > Install > Open (Free/$8.49) Graphic Organizer: Mind mapper organizes ideas into colorful notes & diagrams. Play Store > SimpleMind > Install > Open

14 Organization Popplet Mindmeister (Free/$4.99) (Free/$4.99) Graphic Organizer: Used as a mind-map, students can capture facts, thoughts, and images and learn to create relationships between them. App Store > Search > Popplet > Get > Install > Open Graphic Organizer: providing a visual means of organizing ideas, Mindmeister provides several tools for customizing mind maps and a number of options for exporting maps in various formats. Play Store > Mindmeister> Install > Open SIGN UP FOR FREE

15 Studying Quizlet Quizlet (Free/$19.99) (Free/$19.99) Flash Cards: Create study sets or utilize already made sets. App Store > Search > Quizlet > Get > Install > Open > Sign up for free Graphic Organizer: Create study sets or utilize already made sets. Play Store > Quizlet > Install > Open > Sign up for free

16 Reading Resource BookShare: An Accessible Online Library for people with print disabilities which is free for US Students! Download Proof of Disability Form

17 Reading Voice Dream Reader Voice Dream Reader ($14.99) ($9.99) Text-to-Speech: Any Content. Anywhere. Read just about anything that contains text. Load from just about anywhere. App Store > Search > Voice Dream Reader > Get > Install > Open Text-to-Speech: Any Content. Anywhere. Read just about anything that contains text. Load from just about anywhere. Play Store >Voice Dream Reader > Install > Open

18 Word Processing Clicker Docs Ginger Page ($32.99) ($1.49) Word Processor: reads words as they are typed to allow students the opportunity to check their work. Once punctuated, Clicker reads the entire sentence so thus allowing the student to review their work! Word Processor: Ginger checks words and usage contextually, it finds errors other writing tools do not. It provides text-to-speech for auditory proofreading, and a rephrasing tool that suggests better word choices.

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20 Google: Supporting Students with Dyslexia Chrome Extensions Google Doc Add-Ons Chrome Apps Work in conjunction with websites and Drive Work in conjunction with Docs, Sheets, etc... Standalone Applications Extensions are small software programs that customize the browsing experience. They enable users to tailor Chrome functionality and behavior to individual needs or preferences. Add-ons in Google Docs editors are tools built by third-party developers which users can install to bring more functionality to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Apps that work on Chrome OS: most notability found in schools who utilize Chrome Books & Chrome Boxes. (

21 Ch o Ex si Read&Write Works with Chrome & Docs to offer support with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work. F E TE R AC T

22 Ch o Ex si Co:Writer Universal Word prediction that is grammar smart and inventive spelling aware. Speech recognition allows you to speak it, and we'll write it. It integrates with the Chrome browser for word prediction and speech recognition just about anywhere you write online including Google Drive, Microsoft Word, blogs, Learning Management Systems, testing, social networks, and .

23 Ch o Ex si Clear Read This extension adds a button to Chrome to toggle a distraction-free reading mode. When enabled, the plugin attempts to strip out just the core content and displays it in legible text on a plain white background. Cle Cle a OF Cos : F E a ON

24 Google Add-Ons Google Doc Add-Ons Add-ons in Google Docs editors are tools built by third-party developers which users can install to bring more functionality to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms.

25 Go g Do s A -On Speech Recognition The Speech Recognition SoundWriter add-on will allow you to use speech recognition to write your Google Docs documents. Cos : F E

26 Go g Do s A -On MindMeister Students who are think well visually may benefit from transforming linear lists into graphical organizers. MindMeister transforms lists from Google Docs into graphic organizers.