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Software
/ Microsoft Word
What it is:
Although different versions of Word have slightly different ways of implementing the various features, usually you will find that you can:
- Enlarge the toolbar icons: Larger icons can help younger students and those with visual impairments. (Windows only)
- Add or subtract toolbar icons in order to simplify things visually or limit function choices.
- Magnifiy text - various views allow larger text without increasing font size.
- Increase space between lines, which enables students to read more easily.
- Create a "To Do" list with checkboxes to help students stay organized and on task.
- Convert text to speech: A free program, Natural Reader, can read directly in MS Word in Windows. Windows XP also offers some text to speech functionality. Mac OS will read in Word.
- Use bullets and number lists to assist students in developing outlines.
- Writing prompts can be created to guide a student to place text in a structured draft. When the prompts are removed, a paragraph emerges.
- Add comments, which allows the teacher or students to put in questions or text that remains hidden until selected.
- Use a Thesaurus to help expand vocabulary. (Just highlight a word and select Thesaurus under Tools.)
- Create Text boxes as Word Lists to prompt students to use specific vocabulary or to store words that need to be looked up later.
- Translate foreign words - Translation capabilities exist on versions of Word where a foreign language dictionary is installed. This can be helpful for single word translation. (Windows only)
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