welcome to the writing page

Welcome to the Writing Page

Agenda

9:00-9:15 Intro and Agenda 9:15-9:45 Infinitec Introduction 9:45-10:00 Case Example of Typical Writing Process

10:00-10:15 Discussion of SETT Framework

10:15-10:30 BREAK

10:30-10:40 Writing Components

10:40-11:20 Tools for Access

11:20-12:00 Tools for Organization

12:00-1:00 Lunch

Agenda

1:00-1:40 Tools for Entering Text

1:40-2:20 Tools for Reviewing and Editing

2:20-3:00 Tool Time – Self directed and Hands On Technology Time

3:00-3:30 Wrap Up and Questions

Outcomes

Participants will: • Identify the various components of the typical writing

process • Analyze the writing process for students with disabilities

 • Identify tools specific to student needs

 • Explore online or digital tools that are

    readily available 

Kansas Infinitec Coalition

Introduction and video 

SETT FrameworkDr. Joy Zabala

 Student  Environments  Tasks  Tools http://www2.edc.org/ncip/workshops/sett/SETT_home.html 

  Student

• 4th grade girl • ADHD

 • Resource services for

reading and writing • 30% accuracy with

conventions (capitals, puncutation, etc)

 • More verbal than can

write down 

• Disorganized writing (incorrect order)

 • Writing impacts math--

can't retain concepts • Reading--

comprehension low-2 grade levels below

 • Fluency age

appropriate  

Environment

• Gen. Ed. room for core content

 • Sped. room for support -at

least 2 hours • Sits in back of room with

others at one table • Lot of classroom materials

and items --limited structure/organization

•  

• Classroom computers in back with no headphones

•  • Whiteboard/projector at front

of room•  • Needs a quiet environment for

test taking and work completion

•  • Para support in both

classrooms

Tasks

 • Writing paragraphs of the week

 • Daily Journaling

 • Book Reports

 •  Other

Tools

?

Break

Where are our tools?!(SETT)

  • Accessing

  • Organizing

  • Entering Text

  •  Reviewing/Editing

The Writing PagePhysical Access

Infinitec Coalition Trainers Cadre

Low Tech Options

Lined paper/graph paper

pencil grips

slant boards

• Alternate keyboards – intellikeys, big keys

Microsoft Word Accessibility

• Sticky keys – to use when you want to press key combinations (Ctrl, Alt,Shift) one key at a time

• Filter keys – to ignore repeated keystrokes or slow the repeat rate

• Mouse keys- to control the pointer with numeric keypad

Universal Access on Mac• Keyboard Sticky Keys (Treat a sequence of

modifier keys as a key combo)• Slow Keys (Delay between key press and key

acceptance)• Mouse Keys (Use the numeric keypad in place of

the mouse)• Mouse Pointer Delay• Mouse Pointer Max Speed• Mouse Pointer enlarging

***To access these features, you would go on the System Preferences and click on the universal access bar

Onscreen keyboards

Microsoft Word Forms

• Creating worksheets/tests in Microsoft Word

• Creating a template for journals or daily report

• My Journal •   •   • 1. My name is . •   •   •   • 2. Today at I felt . • •   •   •   • 3. When I got to school, •   •   • 4. My favorite part of the day was . •  

Voice Recognition

Voice Recognition for Access

• Issues to Consider– Work habits– Cognitive skills– Reading and Writing– Computer skills– Speech/Language Skills– Training and Support from others

Organization!

SETT Up Your Student

Review of comments on SET 

Review Activity

  • Write down a tool and how they plan to use it with a

particular student • Share ideas