This is a good time to think about
AT because so many students might
meet those standards if we can implement AT options to help them demonstrate what they know. Access options
in commonly available technology,
such as computers, smartphones, and
tablets, can help students with disabilities that affect their academic achievement meet the CCSS in reading, writing, math, and other content areas.
It’s possible that you know students
who could make progress toward meet-
ing the CCSS with free voice dictation.
There are other free computer, web,
and mobile tablet solutions that might
also help, such as the text-to-speech
options available in Mac and Windows
Dragon Dictation
is a voice recognition app for
iPhone and iPad
that allows you to
speak and instantly
see your text or
email messages. AudioNote synchronizes typed text or handwritten notes with audio.
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operating systems, bubbl.us for online
composition planning, and apps such
as VocaList (Android), AudioNote, and
Forgetful (iOS) to help organize and
take notes. As I see AT, many students
could learn more, be more successful,
and achieve CCSS, and even ISTE’s
standards, if they used accessibility
options already built into commonly
available technology.
Gayl Bowser’s work as
an independent consultant
focuses on the integration
of technology into the educa-
tional programs of students
with disabilities. Bowser pro-
vides assistive technology con-
sultation, training, and technical assistance in
the United States and abroad.
