Monday, July 22, 2013

AT for Reading Webinar

My previous post focused specifically on supporting students during writing instruction. This post is going to focus on tools that can support students during reading instruction.

To support my learning on this subject, I reviewed a webinar titled Assistive Technology for Reading provided by Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program. Click here to visit the webinar!

I learned a lot of valuable information through this webinar. One thing I took away is the distinction between text readers and speech readers. I used to think these terms were interchangeable, but I was wrong. Here is the major distinction:
Text readers are software programs that read all the text in a given program or application.
Speech readers are software programs that read ALL the text elements on the screen, including menu bars, buttons, and dialogue boxes.


2 comments:

  1. I think that it's great that you provided your readers who may not be familiar with assistive technology for reading, with a webinar! Not only are your readers able to hear about the assistive technology through your blog, but now they also have the opportunity to look into for themselves! I also love the distinction you made between speech readers and text readers!

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  2. I agree with Pam, it's great that you provided your readers with this information. Also, I agree with you, I used to think text and speech readers are the same, but really they are different. I believe you did a great job of explaining the difference and did so in way that will allow all readers (teachers and non teachers) to gain a better understanding of the two devices.

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