Make effective use of technologies to support access
Accessibility and literacy support tools, such as text-to-speech, support successful participation in learning. Ensure all ākonga know how to use them effectively.
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Coach writers using collaborative tools
Coach writers using collaborative tools
Sandra Gillies shares how she utilises collaborative tools to support students with dyslexia to expand and organise their writing.
Make accessibility tools available to all
Make accessibility tools available to all
- Text-to-speech (TTS) software converts text from a website or digital document into speech by reading written information aloud. It is often highlighted with word tracking. – TTS on Mac operating systems– Natural Reader– Read and Write for Google Chrome
- Word prediction software predicts a required word as a student writes, producing a list of words. Explore LetMeType.
- Spell and contextual grammar checkers. Explore Ginger for Chrome.
- Closed Captions (subtitles). Turn them on when sharing videos with learners.
Offer text-to-speech tools
Offer text-to-speech tools
Provide audio supports
Provide audio supports
For efficient user-paced multimedia learning, provide children with dyslexia information in an auditory way or with auditory support.
Carolien Knoop‐van Campen, Eliane Segers, and Ludo Verhoeven
Use tools and apps with built-in supports
Use tools and apps with built-in supports
Closed Captions
Useful resources
Useful resources
Technology tools for learning
Strategies and approaches for using technologies to provide inclusive and personalised learning pathways.
Free online assistive technology tools to help with reading, writing and math
Read time: 10 min
Digital tools to assist children with learning and attention issues.
Publisher: Understood
Next steps
More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Helpful classroom strategies in Years 9-13”:
Return to the guide “Dyslexia and learning”
How to use this site
Guide to Index of the guide: Collaborative planning for learning
Understand:
- Understanding collaborative planning for learning
Strategies for action:
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Collaboratively planning a universally designed learning environmentShow suggestions for Collaboratively planning a universally designed learning environment
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Making a collaborative learning support planShow suggestions for Making a collaborative learning support plan
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Coordinating community and cluster-wide learning supportShow suggestions for Coordinating community and cluster-wide learning support
