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Text Reader – Assistive Technology

Text Reader – Assistive Technology. K-PREP Grades 3-8 Spring 2014. Presented by Rhonda Sims & Cindy Greer. By PresenterMedia.com. Agenda. Who. What. Who is eligible to use Text Reader ?. What is needed to use Text Reader? What does it look like ?. Where does Text Reader take place ?.

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Text Reader – Assistive Technology

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  1. Text Reader – Assistive Technology K-PREP Grades 3-8 Spring 2014 Presented by Rhonda Sims & Cindy Greer By PresenterMedia.com

  2. Agenda Who What Who is eligible to use Text Reader? What is needed to use Text Reader? What does it look like? Where does Text Reader take place? How do we make it happen? When will Text Reader be used? When Where How KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14

  3. Who is Eligible to use Text Reader? Students with a current IEP, 504 or PSP taking K-PREP grades 3-8 that qualify for a reader accommodation Should have used other forms of Text Reader prior to spring testing • Should not be introduced just for K-PREP testing Provides for consistent administration of accommodations. Improves testing time/logistics for accommodations. KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14

  4. What is needed to use Text Reader? What does it look like? Minimum Requirements • Microsoft Windows XP or higher • Apple OSX or higher • CD Reader • Each operating system must be capable of running Flash version 10 or higher • Headphones for each student • No dual screen usage No Tablets KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14

  5. Options: Voice speed, highlight color Start, Stop, FF and Rewind Table of Contents and Highlighter Single or Double page view Page forward and back Screen fit KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14

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  7. Scroll bar to go back and reread KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14

  8. When will Text Reader be used? During the regular scheduled K-PREP testing window for spring 2014 • Students will take the same sections of the test as all other students at the same time • Can be used during regular testing and make up testing KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14

  9. Where does Text Reader take place? Classrooms Computer lab Library KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14

  10. How do we make it happen? KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14

  11. For Questions or Assistance Contact Division of Support and Research502-564-4394dacinfo@education.ky.gov KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14

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