ALPHASMART 3000
Struggling with taking notes in class, writing first drafts and keeping assignments organized is all too familiar to some students. Students overcome these writing barriers and begin writing all the time and everywhere.
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Description/Information
http://sharkysoft.com/archive/20020000-as3000/
Description/Information
http://www.neo-direct.com/intro.aspx
User Reviews:
Commentary
http://www0.epinions.com/cmhd-MiscPeripherals-All-AlphaSmart_3000/display_~reviews
Product Instructions:
Link to other ISD that provides step-by-step instructions for how to set up and use the Alphasmart
http://k-12.pisd.edu/currinst/sped/at/asqt.htm
Video Demonstration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBICsbxypYc
ALPHASMART 3000 – MACINTOSH
Struggling with taking notes in class, writing first drafts and keeping assignments organized is all too familiar to some students. Students overcome these writing barriers and begin writing all the time and everywhere. Macintosh Set Up Cords.
CRAWL ABOUTS FRIENDLY FIREFLY
You will love this cute brightly colored Friendly Firefly. This critter will play a few songs for you and vibrate when you activate your switch. He also has different textures, which help develop tactile skills.
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Description/Information
http://www.schoodoodle.com/home/sch/page_16510_1212/crawl_about___friendly_firefly.html
Description/Information
http://www.teachersparadise.com/c/crawl-about-friendly-firefly-p-54896.html
User Reviews:
http://www.buzzillions.com/reviews/learning-journey-crawl-about-friendly-firefly-reviews
EPSON PERFECTION 1250 PHOTO SCANNER
Flatbed scanner with 35mm film adapter.
Description/Information
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=14550
User Reviews:
http://reviews.cnet.com/scanners/epson-perfection-1250/4505-3136_7-6704408.html
HAPPY PIN SWITCH
The slightest touch rewards the child with bright lights, happy music and soothing vibration. The individual rewards can be turned on or off by hidden switch. The unit will act as a switch for up to devices (four cords included)
User Reviews:
Comparison of switches
http://enablingdevices.com/ask-steve/answer?AskSteveFAQId=15324
HOMEWORK WIZ PLUS
Hand-held dictionary spells success, non-speaking speller and dictionary that now includes a calculator. Silent so students can use it during regular class time without disturbing others.
Additional Resources:
Manual
http://office.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/franklin/hw216.html
Description
http://www.tutoringonetoone.com/resources.aspx?item=tech
User Reviews:
Comparison of products
http://www.answers.com/topic/homework-wiz-plus
KURZWEIL 3000
MUST SIGN AGREEMENT PRIOR TO CHECK OUT. Students who are reading below grade level can now successfully participate and discuss grade-level materials. The Kurzweil 3000 has the capability of scanning any full-color printed text, including graphs, into a computer and then reading the material aloud to the student. Specifically designed to meet the needs of those students with reading difficulties.
Additional Resources:
Description/Information
http://www.kurzweiledu.com/
Video Demonstration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeo2rnX4tKA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVWePKw0v8g
NEO BY ALPHA SMART
Easy to use, lightweight, and affordable - designed to provide a wide range of computiong capability on its won, and to integrate effortlessly with desktop and laptop computers. Provides eight active file spaces for one-key access, Spell - Checking and Thesaurus, Linked files for rubrics, homework instructions or reference materials, find/replace and word count, Spanish- English word lookup, Built-in system for quick access to command references. IMPORTANT - MUST CHECK OUT AT0123 DANA ADMIN SOFTWARE TO INSTALL FIRST TIME USE WITH COMPUTER OR LAPTOP
Additional Resources:
Description/Information/Features
http://www.renlearn.com/neo/NEO2/default.aspx
User Reviews:
Review by Laptop Magazine
http://archive.laptopmag.com/Review/AlphaSmart-Neo.ht
Blog Review
http://www.andybrain.com/extras/alphasmart-neo-review.htm
Mobile Office Review
http://mobileoffice.about.com/od/mobilegeargadgets/gr/neoguidereview.htm
Video Demonstration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-WeZ0_bPP8
PALM PILOT
MUST SIGN AGREEMENT PRIOR TO CHECK OUT. With a Palm handheld, a teacher, student or administrator can do amazing things: take notes, calculate, sketch ideas, collect data, access resources, manage activities and, with the right hardware, even access the Internet wirelessly.
Additional Resources:
Description/Information/Support
http://www.palm.com/us/
PENFRIEND
MUST SIGN AGREEMENT PRIOR TO CHECK OUT. Penfriend predicts the next word you are about to write by choosing suitable words after you have typed the first letter, by learning about your personal writing style, by selecting commonly used words, and by using advanced knowledge of English grammar. There is an optional speech output faculity for reading all words and sentences out loud which can reduce the strain on proofreading significantly.
Additional Resources:
Description/Information/Support
http://www.penfriend.biz/
YouTube Demonstration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePE0-U73Ajc
User Reviews:
Blog Review
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/2987
PHONIC EAR-EASY LISTENER
Portable FM sound field system that sits on a desktop and can be carried from class to class. Includes on wireless FM transmitter and 1 wireless FM receiver that is placed inside a small portable speaker bag. The receiver can be taken out of the speaker bag and used with headphones. Microphone included for use. Rechargeable NiCad batteries.
Additional Resources:
Description/Information
http://www.centrumsound.com/Easy_Listener.html
http://www.phonicear.com/pfm_easylistener.htm
Video Demonstration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTrZXcKV4Js
PORTA-BOOK
A compact, light weight book stand that opens to five different angles, holds books and textbooks open, and then stores flat to carry easily.
Additional Resources:
Description/Information
http://www.portabooktv.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1
YouTube Advertisement/Demo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xisxha5dxY
User Reviews:
As Seen on T.V. reviews
http://www.as-seen-on-tv-reviews.net/detail.asp?prodID=9055
QUICK LINK PEN
MUST SIGN AGREEMENT PRIOR TO CHECK OUT. An electronic highlighter that lets you copy, clip and store printed text, Internet Links, tables and charts, from newspaper articles, books and documents, and transfer the data to your computer, PDA or text-enabled cell phone. You can scan information directly into any application real-time, or store up to 1000 pages and transfer it at your convenience through the serial port, infrared or optional USB adapter.
Additional Resources:
Manual
http://www.wizcomtech.com/eng/catalog/support/08/default.asp?ContentID=805&pCat=2&PlatformID=6
Description/Information from Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/WizCom-QuickLink-Pen-Handheld-Scanner/dp/B00004VUHO
User Reviews:
Blog Review
http://the-gadgeteer.com/2000/05/14/quicklink_pen_review/
Review by PC Magazine
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1736815,00.asp
Video Demonstration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utFcLSXM9_k
REACH
An All-In-One program that provides everything you need: faster typing, automatic window management, speech augmentation, word prediction, keyboard authoring, built in training, assessment battery, dwell switch, scanning and auditory scanning keyboards, 140+ keyboards and much more.
Additional Resources:
Description/Information
http://www.ahf-net.com/reach.htm
READING PEN
A hand-held, pen-shaped scanner that translates words in seconds. Just glide your Quicktionary II Reading Pen over a word or line of text and the translation and definition instantly appears in the display window. It's that simple!!
Additional Resources:
Product Description
http://www.wizcomtech.com/eng/catalog/a/q2/
http://www.quick-pen.com/index.php
User Reviews:
Blog Review
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/quicktionary-reading-pen-review
Video Demonstration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEWkDS2ovoU
Tape player, hand held, will play the beeptones, to be used for Books on Tape for the Recording for The Blind. Has headphones, AC adapter, pause button, double speed recording capability.
SPEAKING LANGUAGE MASTER
Speaking Language Master's dictionary and thesaurus provides students with reference tools to develop new vocabulary and clarity word meanings across the curriculum. Speaking quality provides auditory reinforcement to help students read, pronounce and understand unfamiliar words. Gives students the helping hand they need to master reading and writing standards.
Additional Resources:
Description/Features
http://www.franklin.com/estore/dictionary/LM-6000B/
User Reviews:
Pricegrabber Review
http://reviews.pricegrabber.com/dictionaries-readers/m/340423/
SPEAKING SPELL CORRECTOR
Spell checker enables you to enter a word phonetically the way it sounds to find its spelling. Turn "nolij" to "knowledge". Has large 3 line display. Press "SAY" to hear 1 spoken word. Displays definitions, synonyms, and word games. Contains the Great Documents of American History Card.
STEPPAD
Ideal for recording step-by-step instructions. Instructors can change one step without affecting others within the sequence. Users press "play" to hear the cue as often as needed. Press "forward" for the next step or " rewind" for the previous one. 72 seconds of recording time is practical for up to a fifteen-step sequence or a complete shopping list.
Additional Resources:
Description/Information
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/product/steppad
TALKING PHOTO ALBUM
A versatile and portable communication device that holds 25 pictures (4x6) and attached 10 second messages. Use this for communication needs but don't forget it can also make an ideal quiz tool. Put the question on the front page. Have the student flip the page and then see and/or hear the answer.
Additional Resources:
Description (includes downloadable list of ideas/activities)
http://www.augcominc.com/index.cfm/talking_photo_album.htm\
TALKING TIMER
Announces the time remaining to 0:00 during countdown, and it continues to count up and announces how much time passes after 0:00, allowing you to be in touch vocally with any activity that requires timing. Independent function: talking countdown, count up, and clock. Use 8 different alarm sounds for different timed activities.
Additional Resources:
Description/Product Information
http://www.talkingtimer.com/
TIME TIMER
Make one of the most abstract concepts, "time perception", tangible and easily identifiable. The Time Timer is the first and only tool that visually depicts the passage of time--without annoying ticking or dinging. With the 60-minute maximum elapsed time. Suitable for timing oral resting postures, doing exercises and homework activities, and more.
Additional Resources:
Description/Product Information
http://www.timetimer.com/
Same great concept as the original Time Timer. It visually and silently depicts the passage of time. Numbering and minute marks are highly legible and the red disk illustrates time's passing.
Additional Resources:
Description/Product Information
http://www.timetimer.com/
THE TUTOR
Tape player, hand held, will play the beep tones, to be used for Books on Tape for the Recording for The Blind.
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VIBRATING LIGHT
Our best selling vibrating light encourages even the most challenged child to reach out. The testured plate lights up and vibrates when pressed increasing visual, auditory, and tactile experiences. This one also plays music. Can be placed on lapboard or mounted on wall.
Additional Resources:
Product description
http://enablingdevices.com/catalog/toys_for_disabled_children/music-vibration-lights-sound-effect-toys/vibrating-light
VOICE CUE
Auditory Cueing-verbal prompting, can retain five recorded messages. Each of the messages have 12 seconds of recording time. Messages can be set to play at two different times.
Additional Resources:
Product Description
http://www.enablemart.com/Voice-Cue
http://www.emptech.info/product_details.php?ID=2112
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