Kurzweil 3000 allows students and teachers to scan or virtual print text and electronic documents into a Kurzweil format. This is where they can access various reading and study skill tools such as utilizing highlighters, extracting annotations and finding definitions. These tools will provide the user with various options to comprehend text more effectively. Kurzweil 3000 offers integrated features that promote and aid students in reading, studying, and writing.
Concept or mind mapping using graphic organizing software helps students visualize and analyze complex ideas by building multilevel interactive maps. Students can visually extend on a main topic by creating a concept map. They then establish structure by linking their ideas and organizing their diagram using the ‘layout’ application. Work can then be transferred to a word processor for further editing and review!
The Smart Ideas program can be used well with Prediction tools. WordQ is floating word prediction software that students can utilize with any program on their computer. WordQ is compatible with other pieces of assistive technology and helps students improve spelling, sentence structure and fluency. With continual aural feedback and various customizable options, WordQ promotes independent writing with an extensive vocabulary and ‘next word’ prediction capabilities.
Premier Literacy is a comprehensive literacy suite containing a Universal Reader, Scan and Read Pro, Text-To-Audio and a Talking Word Processor as well as many other incredible functions to explore.