Orton-Gillingham Fellows Conference April 29 & 30th Mary M. Silgals, MLIS, M.Ed. In Technology

 Reading, writing, math, organization  Every computer is different  Downloads – C-Net  Always something new and/or better  Chose what works best for the student  Encourage consistency in use  When you see a web 2.0 tool think….  Keep up with the latest….  Call me, me

  Federally funded  Free to those who have diagnosed reading disorders  Free software that reads text – Three choices  Volunteer driven

 Software for purchase  Building licenses with take-home rights  Reads text as words are typed  _outloud/index.html _outloud/index.html  Other products such as Read Out Loud, Word Prediction

  Free download  Allows user to type on pdf  Scan worksheets, tests, etc.

 Text to speech  Free download  Multiple voice settings  Save to MP3s  _ html _ html

  Free download  Easy to use  Can be used with Photostory or Movie Maker  Use with students to record fluency

 Freeware  Notes/ _ html Notes/ _ html  Sticky notes for your computer

 Text to speech for word document

Favorites at Trident Academy

  Note taking stored in the clouds  Free with registration  Upgrades available  Highlighting & Sticky notes  Sharing files/folders  Download toolbar  Saves links and notes

  Free version, pay for upgrades  Formats bibliographies with ready to print feature  Search for exact book using Amazon database  Stores projects

 Check with your local library/school to see if they are available  Why? Features that are great for our students!  South Carolina: SC Discus –

 Create visual art with words.