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NOTE TAKING |
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| Pulse Smartpen | The Pulse Smartpen records and links audio to what you write. |
| Inspiration | Rapid-fire feature allows user to capture notes quickly and record in a visual manner. |
| WORD PREDICTION | |
| Co:Writer | Eliminates keystrokes, provides spelling assistance, expands vocabulary use, predicts grammatically correct word choices. |
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| Word Q | Word Prediction software. Also bundled with Speak Q - Voice recognition. |
| Google Scribe | Google free online word prediction. |
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VOICE RECOGNITION |
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| Dragon Naturally Speaking | User dictates words and computer types in digital text. Eliminates need for use of keyboard and mouse, spells correctly. 99% Accurate - PC Only |
| Via Voice | Runs on Mac and older version computers. Not as accurate and powerful as Dragon. |
| Dragon Dictate for Mac | Dragon Product for Mac Computers |
| Windows 7 Voice Recognition | Voice recognition built into Windows 7 operating system. |
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PORTABLE WORD PROCESSOR |
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| Neo / Dana by AlphaSmart | Portable word processor allows students to type instead of handwriting. Can have built in spelling support. |
| GRAMMAR AND SPELL CHECKERS | |
| Ginger Software | A grammar and spell checker that corrects all types of English grammar and spelling mistakes. |
| Grammarly | Grammar, vocabulary, and contextual spell-checker. |
| Ghotit | Microsoft Word add-in: spell checker, grammar checker, text-to-speech. |
| PaperRater | Free online grammar, spell checker, and more. |
| WhiteSmoke | Grammar & spell checker, language translator & more. |
| SpellChecker | Free Online spell checker. |
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WRITING SOFTWARE |
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| Classroom Suite | Writing support, word processing and media tool software with flexible tool environment to help students in grades Pre K through 5 achieve mastery in reading, writing and math. Has auditory feedback and alternative access compatibility. |
| Clicker | Clicker is a writing support and multimedia tool - it enables you to write with whole words, phrases or pictures. |
| Write:OutLoud | A talking word processor and writing software program built specifically for students in grades 3-12. |
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS |
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| Kidspiration | Software that allows students to express their thoughts and present information in a graphical way. It teaches students to clarify their thinking and to process, organize and prioritize new information. K - 5 |
| Inspiration | Students create graphic organizers and expand their thoughts and topics into writing. Supports organizational skills. |
| My Webspiration | Online version of Inspiration - Subscription based. |
| DraftBuilder | A writing software technology that breaks down the writing process and assists with the first draft of written composition using visual maps. |
Updated 5/25/11
K. Parra
kparra@gmail.com