PGSS Learning Assistance
Learning Tools and Assistive Technology - Phone/Tablet and Computer Applications
There are a growing number of ways for students to access assistive technology on the internet and on their personal electronic devices. We have noticed that many of our students are bringing their tablets and phones to school. There are many apps and websites that offer adaptive or assistive support for students with learning challenges. Independence is important to our students and these apps may be the key to accessing support in their classes. Some are free and some have a one time cost after a trial period. There are a great many options, these are only a few suggestions we have tried. We will keep adding to this page as we find more websites and apps that are useful.
Google Chrome Web Browser - a large selection of add-ons are available at no cost to support reading and writing:
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Read&Write for Google Chrome
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OpenDyslexic font
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Speak It!
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Selection Reader
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Language Tool
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Convert Text to Speech
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Read the Web
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Speechnotes (dictation)
Talk Typer allows students to speak into a microphone and scribe information in a web-based, free platform that can be accessed at home and at any computer as long as they have a microphone. Information recorded can then be added into any word processing format.
Speechnotes allows students to dictate written answers - the punctuation is noted on the right side to help the user. This is a web-based program and the user can copy and paste their 'typing' into Microsoft Word or another program.
Speechify allows students to take photos of text and have it read to them right from their iPhone with natural sounding voices and speed control.
Zoom
Zoom is a teleconferencing program that allows users to use web based, app based or telephone connections to join into a group discussion with or without video.
Prizmo Go
Prizmo Go - Instant Text OCR App for iOS users (Apple) - uses the phone's camera to scan text so that students can listen to written material without leaving their seat.
Text to speech (reader) highlights as it reads.
The Prince George Public Library has a large online collection of audio books and subscriptions to various sites with even more content. You can sign up online to get a libary number and start borrowing today!
