1. Writing and Reading Supports for Microsoft Word
Bill Nellis, consultant
Region 6 State Support Team

2. Instruction in Reading and Writing Is Often Intertwined
Both processes reinforce learning in the other.
A meta-analysis on technology and writing instruction by Goldberg, Russell and Cook (2003) cited 26 studies which showed that the use of word processors increased the quantity of writing, quality of writing, and frequency of revisions during the writing processes.
Technology and Teaching Children to Read, 2005

3. Providing Universal Access
Computers can provide powerful scaffolds or "training wheels" for children's by allowing for flexibility in:
The way information is presented
The way students show what they know
Engaging students in the process of reading and writing

4. Free for educational use Is integrated into the Word toolbar

5. It will speak the text of the document and will highlight it as it goes. It contains a talking dictionary and a text-to-mp3 converter.
Instant auditory feedback in the writing process
Encourages the use of novel vocabulary
Students can listen for grammar errors
Can cut and paste e-text into word to listen to reading assignments or create MP3 audio files

6. System Requirements Operating systems supported: Microsoft Windows 98;
Microsoft Windows ME;
Microsoft Windows 2000;
Microsoft Windows XP;
Microsoft Windows Vista;
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit version and will work only with Word or 2010).

7. System Requirements Microsoft Office Word versions supported:
Microsoft Word 97;
Microsoft Word 2000;
Microsoft Word 2003;
Microsoft Word 2007;
Microsoft Word 2010.

8. System Requirements Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1:
This may already be installed on your PC. The WordTalk installer will detect if this is currently on your machine and if it not it will direct you to the Microsoft website where you can download it. However, you may wish to download our Redistributable package: Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 (.exe, 22.96Mb).

9. Installation Installation Instructions
/Assets/Downloads/Installation- Instructions.pdf

10. Word Talk Quick Guide Download the Quick Guide for using Word Talk
/Assets/Downloads/WordTalk-Guide.pdf

11. Word Talk Features
Cut and paste the first two paragraphs of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from
Use
Use the cursor to highlight “ain’t” in the 1st sentence, and use the spelling button.

12. Saving Text as a Sound File
Cut and paste a sample of text into Word
Use the first paragraph from A Tale of Two Cities at Project Gutenberg
Click on the “Save to Sound File” button
Choose the “Save to MP3” button

13. Free word prediction software
Use it synchronously with Word and other programs

14. Completes your words, while typing
Translates to your native language
Prevents spelling mistakes
Encourages students to use unfamiliar words and a more colorful choice of words

15. System Requirements
It runs on PC; Windows® XP service pack 2, Vista and 7.
eType is available for use both online and offline.
Internet connection is needed at first download and for dictionaries update.

16. Installation
Installation Instructions

17. Watch a Demo Video

18. Turning on eType
Use the Ctrl + F8 keys to toggle eType on and off.

19. Choose a Word from the Selections
Use the “Space” key, to add the word followed by a space.
Use the “Enter” key, to add only the word without a space.

20. Look Up a Word in the Dictionary
To look up a word that already exists in the eType dictionary, click on the eType window and then click on the “dictionary” icon. A search box will open which you can use to search for the word you are looking for. If the eType window is closed, right click the status bar and choose “Open eType” from the menu. From there you can choose the dictionary’s languages (according to the languages you’ve set in your default settings) and view results from both eType and Wiktionary.

21. Accessing Settings
Click on the icon in the tool tray

22. General Settings

23. Manage Dictionaries
Gives students the ability to translate languages

24. Let Me Type
Free software that can run synchronously with Word and other applications
Will suggest a list of words based on your word usage
Can help to speed up the writing process
Can assist with spelling
Can run as an application from a USB drive - scotland.ac.uk/eduapps/index.php

25. Let Me Type

26. Let Me Type
Needs to store a sufficient number of words into the program before it will offer suggestions
Can import a text (.txt) with content specific vocabulary which can help students with report writing
For example – import Battle of the Bulge and Huckleberry Finn files

27. Importing Text
Click on the Let Me Type icon to open the window

28. Importing Text
Click on File and then choose Import from the drop down menu.

29. Importing Text
Browse to find the text file that you wish to import

30. Bill Nellis, consultant
Region 6 State Support Team
1045 Dearbaugh Avenue, Suite #1
Wapakoneta, OH 45895