Assistive Technology Training – Texthelp Read & Write Gold (Students Only)

The aim of this course is to gain hands-on experience and confidence using this software, Read and Write Gold from TextHelp. During this training course, participants will be taught to use all the features of the software and how they relate to students’ use in the classroom. Participants will benefit from the EATC’s trainers 15+ years of experience supporting students with specific learning difficulties using assistive technology.

Specific strategies on how to support students with learning difficulties(dyslexia, dyspraxia, etc. )in primary, post-primary & third level will be demonstrated. Additionally, participants will receive a full appraisal of this software in comparison with similar software and freeware. Participants will also develop the skills and knowledge to learn more about the functions of the technology independently after the course.

Contents:

Participants will learn to utilise the main features of this software, including:

- Text to speech

- Creating alternative formats - audio files & books

- Enabling Homophone support

- Utilising Spellchecking

- Creating Vocabulary lists

- Verb checking assistance

- Utilising Highlighters & Summaries

- Colour enhancements for visual stress