Technology Resources
Many programs are available to schools and parents for the purpose of assisting students. At The Hillside School students practice with some of the programs listed below in order to strengthen skills.
| Hardware: | ||
| Neo | Portable word processor | www.alphasmart.com |
| Franklin Speaking Dictionary | Talking dictionary | www.franklin.com |
| Homework Wiz | Talking dictionary | www.franklin.com |
| Reading Pen | Handheld reading device that scans and reads word/ line of text. | www.wizcomtech.com |
| Software: | ||
| Kurzweil 3000 | Screen reader that allows user to scan text. Reads scanned text or existing text files. Includes talking word processor, study skills and writing tools. | www.kurzweiledu.com |
| Read&Write Gold | Word prediction, screen reader used with a word processor | www.texthelp.com |
| Inspiration | Graphic organizer | www.inspiration.com |
| Kidspiration | Graphic organizer | www.inspiration.com |
| Co:Writer 4000 | Word prediction used with a word processor | www.donjohnston.com |
| Write OutLoud | Talking word processor | www.donjohnston.com |
| Earobics | Provides phonological awareness and auditory process training and practice, for the remediation of reading and other language based disabilities (ages 7-adult) | www.earobics.com |
| Lexia Primary Reading | Builds skills with explicit practice in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension Pre K – Gr 3 | www.lexialearning.com |
| Lexia Strategies for Older Students | Build skills with practice in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension Gr 1 – Gr 8 | www.lexialearning.com |
| Key Skills Learning System | Comprehensive system of language arts and math activities. Allows for differentiated instruction and remediation. | www.sunburst.com |
| Quick Reads | Fluency building software | www.pearsonlearning.com |
| Read Write & Type | Combines keyboarding skills and phonemic awareness. | www.readwritetype.com |
| Other Sources: | ||
| Learning Ally | Digitally recorded textbooks | www.learningally.org |
| LD Resources | Informational website | www.ldresources.com |
| Assistive Tech Guide | Free, downloadable technology guide | www.SchwabLearning.org |
| Assistive Tech Parent’s Guide | Free, downloadable technology guide | www.SchwabLearning.org |
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