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Technologies that support Academic writing
Trevor Boland
Assistive Technology Officer
Trevor.boland@dit.ie
Atpresentations.tumblr.com
What is Assistive Technology (AT)
What is Assistive Technology (AT)
• Habit forming• Right match
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How many have Smart phones?
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How many people have laptops?
How many have Smart phones?
How many have tablet devices?
A little bit about me
Why do I use AT ?
Is it part of my everyday life?
Using your Gmail account as an organisational tool
Click on the grid symbol above for Gmail options
Taking notes
App- AndroidDesktop
https://drive.google.com/keep/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.keep
Student Gmail (Browser).
Your Student Gmail account allows you to create Word docs and Presentations
(Browser)
Other Gmail features
Learn more about the type of learner that you are by
using this website.
V.A.R.K .
(Website)
http://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-learning-styles-quiz
Prezi (Browser)
A very visually stunning way of making a presentation from a free online website.Also, serch for presentations made by others in the search box. http://prezi.com/
(website)
Visual
Capture your thoughts on the move with Philips Dictation Recorder for
Android(Please do not record lectures with out your
lecturers permission).
(Android and IOS App)
Auditory
Also, through Google scholar you can locate ‘Google books’
This has textbooks online that can help your research too.
(Website)
read/ write
Learn about Webcourses and
how to access and view information made available by
your lecturers.
(Online video) click here to view
FIND
The Webcourses app, called ‘Blackboard Learn’, can be
downloaded as an app on your phone or tablet device for both the Android
and IOS.
(Android and IOS App)
FIND
Dictionary and Thesaurus
Explore and understand what the assignment title is asking you to do.
(Website and App for Android and IOS)
UNDERSTANDING THE ESSAY TITLE
Free spelling and grammar proof reading software from Ginger.
http://www.gingersoftware.com/download/
(software)
Spelling
Online Microsoft Training
Training regarding Word and Excel……contact Niall.Dixon@dit.ie
(website)
The Academic Phrasebank is a general resource for academic writers. It aims to provide you with
examples of some of the phraseological "nuts and bolts" of writing
http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk//
(websitee)
Content
BRAINSTORM
Example of a mind map from bubbl.us
A mind map is a diagram used to visually outline information. One such Mind map maker is called ‘Bubbl.us’.
(Web Application)
BRAINSTORM
http://mashable.com/2013/09/25/mind-mapping-tools/
More recommendations :
http://www.stormboard.com
https://coggle.it/
(Web Application)
Essay structure
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/essaymap/
Video tutorials
Use YouTube to get tips about Word, PowerPoint….Try Vimeo for online videos too- https://vimeo.com/
itunesu
Khan Academy
Content
Try to search Facebook for useful information like Word, Excel, Tuts…
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Excel-Word-Tips-Tricks/193936364123565?ref=nf
Plan your timeline when completing your assignment (Website).Type in the date an assignment must be submitted, and it calculates the tasks you
need to do each day leading up to the submission date
http://www.kent.ac.uk/ai/ask/index.php
(website)
Time management
Bibliography tools
Android and iphone App
Tutorials about Word
(website).
Procrastination can be an inhibitor at times but this website is worth visiting if you need writing encouragemaent
http://writtenkitten.net/Similar to this is written kitten -
Procrastination
750words
Keeping track of your files and folders can be difficult at times. These tips involve calling your files and folders logical names. Also, file names can change in a simple way for you to keep track of them like ‘AT essay V1’. Version 1 can then become V2, V3 and so on as your essay develops.
Naming convention for files and folders
ORGANISE
‘Dropbox’ is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and
share them easily. (google drive too)
(app / web application)
STORE
Azzapt works on your web browser. It can only be used with Dropbox. It converts your Word files into epub formats as well as converting your written documents into MP3 files. So you can now listen to your written work. This MP3 file can be
played on your computer or phone.
(Website)
PROOFREADING
Assistive technology
Texthelp- Read&write goldAn application on DIT computers that can help you with your assignments
View tutorial videos for Texthelp here
(The texthelp icon on your DIT desktop computer)
To source academic material, try Sweetsearch, the search engine for Students and Google Scholar, the educational side of googling
(Websites- Search engines)
RESEARCH
Delicious -Website http://delicious.com/
App- IOShttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/delicious-official-app/id580295142?mt=8
App- Androidhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.alexanderblom.delicious&hl=en
This allows to store your Bookmarks online
(App and Website)
Research
Trello- organisational aid
Trello also comes in app form too for the Android, Iphone, Windows. Like the website these are all free are help you organise on the go.
(app and website)
Then relax (get in the zone) with some music
in Sound Cloud - http://soundcloud.com
(website and app)
Where and how can I find free Assistive Technology (AT)?
- Websites-Googling-Facebook-Google play- Appstore-Magazines-Word of mouth- AT Officer
Where and how can I find free Assistive Technology (AT)?
Assistive technologyAtindit.tumblr.com
Find the essay assignment Understanding the essay title Plan your time Brainstorming Research Gather Organise Create Content Bibliography Store Proof read
Synopsis of how AT can help you...
Assistive technologyQuestions
and Answers
Assistive technology
The Disability Service
...Bring your documentation...
1. Contact your Learning Support Officeer (LSO)
2. Contact your Assistive Technology Officer (ATO)
More information at:
http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/disability/contactus/
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