SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
By: Erica, Lauren, Hillary, & Katie
* Math Talk
Math talk is a computer program that allows students to use voice commands to solve, create and understand math problems. Math levels available in: pre-algebra, algebra, calculus, trigonometry, statistics, graphing, through Ph.D. and professional levels.
· Math talk offers programs for a variety of abilities including visual impairment. Programs available to help turn math problems to Braille and to create voice activated problems then translate them to Braille.
· Math talk can also create graphs using voice commands.
· Math talk allows student to solve multiplication problems by voice commands.
· Math talk allows students to solve arithmetic addition problems through voice command: Watch Demo to understand a little bit better (http://mathtalk.com/demos.htm).
Why is this program useful?
Math talk reaches a variety of students who would otherwise not be able to meet math requirements. Math talk helps students who:
· Are visually impaired
· Cannot solve problems using pencil and paper
· Do not have the ability to write (paraplegic)
· Students who must verbalize math and have it read to them in order to understand it
Reference:
Unknown. (2008).Video demos showing features of mathtalk. From http://mathtalk.com/demos.htm
* Computer Software Programs
http://www.time4learning.com/demos.htm
http://www.inclusive.co.uk/severe_complex_special_needs/index.shtml
Text To Speech
- Turn documents and other word processed items and turn it into audable rescources!
- Great for students with Speech and Hearing Disabilities!
- Some are FREE, but others have a download cost.
- Some programs expand beyond just Microsoft Word and will even read email or text messages.
Websites
Other Programs include READ180
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