Art

Below are several links where users can create a variety of art on line. Click on the links and explore each site. Play around and think about how the student might benefit from their use. Are there some that are better than others? In addition, Power Point and Movie Maker are fun tools students can use to create digital art.

http://sketchup.google.com/

Google Sketch Up is software that you can use to create 3D models of anything you like.

http://haugen.wikispaces.com/Art+Tools+Online

This web site has a collection of cool on line art tools. Play with a few and think about how your student may be able to use them.

http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/zone.htm

The Art Zone in a web site that allows the user to create interactive art on line.

Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is a feature of Windows that enables you to create home movies and slide shows on your computer, complete with professional-looking titles, transitions, effects, music, and even narration. And when you’re ready, you can use Windows Movie Maker to publish your movie and share it with your friends and family.

PowerPoint presentations can be made into photo albums, complete with music or narrations, to distribute on CDs or DVDs. The student can take pictures or videos with a digital camera and download into PowerPoint, add music, and have complete digital photo album.

Draft:Builder Overview

Draft:Builder is a talking graphic organizer that structures the writing process from idea generation to writing the first draft. Below is a link to view a couple of short videos to become more familiar with this software.

http://www.donjohnston.com/media/flash/product_demo/draftbuilder/index.html

After clicking in the link you will watch the introduction. When that is complete please watch the following sections:

Product Demonstration
Who needs Draft:Builder
What sets Draft:Builder apart
Draft:Builder Templates

After each section is complete click main menu to choose the next video.

Now that you know a little bit about what the program is and who can benefit from it click on the link below for a more in depth tour of the program and its features.

http://setbc.org/setbc/access/access_demos/draftbuilder_overview.html

WYNN:What You Need Now

Wynn Software has many features to assists with reading, writing, file management and study skills. The headings below will link you to several short videos that will give a quick overview of many feature of the Wynn program. As you are watching each video please try to think about how the student could use the different features of the program to enhance learning. Will this work in your environment, and what questions or concerns do you have?

Introduction and Overview
This video introduces viewers to WYNN Wizard 3.0. The program assists students with reading, writing, and studying.

WYNN Toolbars
WYNN has 4 tool bars. Blue is the file management toolbar, Green is the reading styles toolbar, Pink is the study tool bar and yellow is the writing toolbar. Click on the link above to learn what features each toolbar has to offer.

Reading a Document
This video demonstrates how to use WYNN to read a document. Click on the link above to learn how to use WYNN to read word processing handouts, Adobe PDF's, Internet documents and basic text files and scanned files that have been save within WYNN.

Scanning and Reading a Printed Document
Scanning is not going to be part of the students assistive technology program at this point. If you are interested in how scanning works within the WYNN program please view this video.

Reading a Web Page
WYNN can also read the web pages.

Switching Among Open Documents and Web Pages
It is often helpful when doing a research project or just looking up information on the Internet to be able to easily switch between an open document and a web page. Learn how in this video.

Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus
Wynn has many tools to assists students with reading comprehension and writing. Watch this short video to learn about the dictionary and thesaurus features.

Creating Notes from a Document
Learn how to take notes from a WYNN document or create a study guide using the study tool bar.

Where to Get Additional Information

math Pad Tutorial

Please click on the link below to view a video of Math Pad. It is a breif overview of the program. As you watch the video think about how this might benefit the student. When it could be used during his day or week. Does it look like a tool that will have value or be helpful for the student. Does it have the potentional to fit within your program. What questions do you have to get started using it. Do you have any concerns about using Math Pad? http://www.intellitools.com/demo/control.asp?site=itc&startMovie=mp

Lexia

Below is a link to view a video of the Lexia Reading program. As you view the video please think about how this could fit into the students current program. Do you think this program can benefit the student. Is there time in the day or week to complete the program as recommended. What challenges or concerns to you have?

http://www.lexialearning.com/demos/sos/