Using the Flexible Features of Kurzweil 3000 Software to Support Learning

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1 Using the Flexible Features of Kurzweil 3000 Software to Support Learning dhbebert/2014

2 If you are not already familiar with Kurzweil 3000, click on the link below for a brief overview before proceeding with the 20+ Cool Tips presentation. video overview of Kurzweil 3000

3 Some students require a text to speech environment in order to gain meaning from text. Other students may benefit from the auditory support of text to speech to enhance meaning, increase speed of reading, reduce fatigue or decrease distractions. Another group of students may benefit from the features to support language translation, reference tools and study skills features with Kurzweil.

4 Kurzweil 3000 Is a powerful literacy learning tool Provides reading, writing, study skills, and test-taking support within one single program and user interface

5 Kurzweil 3000 Reflects the principles of Universal Design for Learning Addresses the diverse needs of students within an RTI model with its flexible range of tools and supports that can be utilized across all grade levels and content.

6 Kurzweil 3000 Makes print and electronic material available to a broad spectrum of students. Utilizes a multisensory approach Incorporates dynamic features which adapt to individual learner styles Promotes active learning Permits alternative means of access by students with disabilities

7 Kurzweil 3000 in Humble ISD Educational Support Services provides access to version 14 of Kurzweil 3000, to every Humble ISD campus, through a web managed version that can be installed on any district or home computer. Beginning with the School year, access to Kurzweil 3000 software is available for every teacher and student in Humble ISD. In addition to the desktop software, a companion ios app (K3000 Firefly) is available free to Humble ISD students from the Apple ios store. Each student account has unlimited cloud storage where students can store digital books and documents, with the ability to access them from any internet connected device.

8 Kurzweil 3000 in Humble ISD Students may request a username and password for Kurzweil access from the student s language arts teacher, student s case manager, or campus assessment specialists. Use of copyrighted text in Kurzweil requires compliance with copyright laws. Links for downloading Kurzweil 3000 and user manuals, are provided on the last slide of this presentation.

9 20+ Cool Tips Using the Flexible Learning Features of Kurzweil 3000

10 Tip #1 Use Kurzweil to open paper and digital curriculum materials in a flexible digital environment. Page from Science Textbook scanned into Kurzweil

11 Reading Toolbar (yellow) includes settings for voice and speed Tip #2 Hear text read aloud while visually following the highlighted text as it is read.

12 Tip #3 Use zoom and magnify spoken word features to customize for visual needs.

13 Tip #4 Utilize reference tools while reading - including dictionaries, thesaurus, and pronunciation tools. Look up a definition and hear it read aloud.

14 Improve understanding with synonyms

15 Tip #5 Select content and student specific dictionaries to support understanding of text.

16 Tip #6 Translate documents to other languages

17 Tip # 7 Personalize instruction to address student learning styles using voice notes, sticky notes and footnotes.

18 Tip # 8 Embed comprehension supports and gauge understanding using Bubble Notes that students complete as they read.

19 Save answers for studying or grading

20 Tip # 9 Read Text Aloud on Websites Read the Web Toolbar

21 Tip #10 Search for books and reference articles online from within Kurzweil.

22 Tip #11 Customize highlighters for various learning tasks. Keep students engaged with the text.

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24 Tip #12 Highlight text in documents and extract highlights for studying or use as an outline for a writing assignment. You can have Kurzweil read just the highlighted portions of text.

25 Highlighted text can be extracted to an outline

26 Tip #13 Take Cornell notes or create column notes by extracting highlights or by dragging text into columns. Highlights can also be extracted to column notes

27 Cool Tip #14 Convert Column Notes to an Outline Highlights can also be extracted to column notes....and notes can become an outline for writing

28 Cool Tip #15 Utilize Brainstorm and Outline Views for Pre-writing Support.

29 Cool Tip #16 Utilize a split screen layout in order to view the outline while writing. Monitor writing by listening to what you ve written.

30 Cool Tip #17 Use word lists and word prediction to support writing.

31 Let s give it a try!

32 Tip #18 Click to view video. Utilize Kurzweil 3000 with an interactive whiteboard for whole class instruction and demonstration of strategies with curriculum content.

33 Tip #19 Convert digital files in other formats to.kes files to utilize interactive tools and have text read aloud. Online.pdf converted to.kes file now it s flexible!

34 Tip 20 Convert a test created in MS Word, to a.kes format that Kurzweil can read aloud. Quickly convert this test document to hear it read out loud.

35 Tip #21 Provide tests in digital formats for independent test- taking with reading support. Hear test read aloud and answer questions directly on the test.

36 Tip #22 Provide flexible ways for students to demonstrate knowledge on tests, such as making voice recordings, highlighting answers, or dragging and dropping text. Empty placeholders can accept text or voice notes.

37 Tip #23 Customize toolbars for test taking, reading, and other tasks. Lock out certain features for independent test taking.

38 Tip #24 Customize toolbars for test taking, reading, and other tasks. Classic toolbar Test taking toolbar

39 Tip #25 Create mp3 audio files from text for listening access from mobile devices.

40 Tip #26 Combine Kurzweil with 3 rd party tools to support access by students who require alternative access methods. Use keyboard shortcuts to access menu items for students who have difficulty with mouse access.

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42 Getting Kurzweil 3000/Firefly on Your Windows Computer Kurzweil 3000 for Windows Download the Web License version. This version includes several speech voices. If asked for an organization, leave blank. Download any additional speech voices you would like to have. Getting Started with Kurzweil 3000-firefly for Windows Kurzweil 3000 for Windows Reference Guide (vs 14)

43 Getting Kurzweil 3000/Firefly on Your Mac Kurzweil 3000 for Mac Download the Web License version. This version includes several speech voices. If asked for an organization, leave blank. Download any additional speech voices you would like to have. At this time, the Mac version does not contain all the features of the Windows version. Getting Started with Kurzweil 3000-firefly for Mac

44 Getting Kurzweil 3000/Firefly on Your ios Device The Firefly app can be downloaded from the Apple App store. Search Firefly K3000 in the App store. The Firefly app is a companion app to Kurzweil desktop software and does not contain all the features of the desktop version. Using Firefly on an ipad (reference guide)

45 Using the Universal Library (cloud storage) Using the Universal Library (manual)

46 For more information Kurzweil Video Gallery Kurzweil and UDL Kurzweil Training Modules Digital Text and Ebook Sources