{"id":67,"date":"2010-08-23T13:27:22","date_gmt":"2010-08-23T20:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.155.6.59\/learningtech\/?page_id=67"},"modified":"2016-02-10T07:00:16","modified_gmt":"2016-02-10T14:00:16","slug":"kurzweil-3000","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/learningtech\/kurzweil-3000\/","title":{"rendered":"Kurzweil 3000"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/learningtech\/files\/2010\/08\/icon_kurzweil.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-281\" style=\"margin: 5px 10px;\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/learningtech\/files\/2010\/08\/icon_kurzweil.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"42\" height=\"42\" \/><\/a>Access to curriculum is made easier through the integration of technology like <strong>Kurzweil 3000<\/strong>.\u00a0 Once launched, Kurzweil will read almost any digital information (print, electronic, pdf or the Web).\u00a0 <em>Decoding Support<\/em> in the program reads the words aloud to the student in clear, synthetic speech, while a dual highlighting feature adds visual reinforcement.\u00a0 This provides a digital means of engaging with text and supports those students who require alternative methods for accessing information.\u00a0 Combined with laptops, this is a valuable resource to put in the hands of students and teachers.<\/p>\n<p>Added features support increased opportunities for reading comprehension and writing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Study Skills<\/strong> <\/em>feature allows for multi-colour highlighting, text circle tools, annotations, bookmarks, voice notes and extracts to create outlines, study guides or word list<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Writing and Self-Editing Tools<\/em><\/strong> allow for quick self-editing as it will read each text as it is written by the student.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Spellchecker<\/em> <\/strong>is supported with an auditory component and customizable word prediction.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Bubble Notes<\/strong> for the teacher: <\/em>allows for scaffolding in comprehension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/learningtech\/files\/2010\/08\/count.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-244\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/learningtech\/files\/2010\/08\/count.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"93\" height=\"87\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #800000;\">How do I Start the Process (see a demo&#8230;)?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>*1.\u00a0 Please call <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">one<\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> of our Learning Technologies team<\/span><\/strong> to help guide the process.<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0 After initial meeting, follow the step-by-step <a title=\"Kurzweil Implementation Process\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/learningtech\/files\/2010\/11\/Implementation_Kurzweil3000.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>checklist implementation process<\/strong><\/a>, which will guide you through all technical and teaching\/learning aspects of the program.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Workshops and Learning Series<\/strong><\/span> are part of our ongoing process of building capacity.\u00a0 See <a href=\"http:\/\/10.155.6.59\/staffdevelopmentcalendar\" target=\"_blank\">Staff Development Calendar<\/a> for this year&#8217;s sessions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/learningtech\/files\/2010\/08\/booksonside1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-801\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/learningtech\/files\/2010\/08\/booksonside1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>Digital Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Alternate Forms of Texts<\/strong> &#8211; 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