https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo en-us 2023-10-03 18:31:04 UTC 2023-10-10 20:01:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://is4-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/3a/37/48/3a37483b-a252-4868-ff57-c486f2ad16e3/source/512x512bb.jpg emgarrels18 https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730785496 A free app developed by microsoft (primarily for people who are visually impaired) that uses a person's smartphone camera to audibly describe the physical world around them.

Provides text-to-speech function that is also useful for individuals with dyslexia.]]> 2023-10-03 18:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730785496 emgarrels18 https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730788921 Seeing AI is mainly geared towards people with a seeing disability, however, it uses a text to speech function which would also benefit those with dyslexia. (Mehigan & Pitt, 2019)

Text to speech assistive technology has been studied extensively and consistently found to be helpful for students with reading disabilities. (Moats & Dakin, 2021; Cheesman & Winters, 2020)

Additionally, text-to-speech technology can be used both as an intervention to continue to improve and develop reading skills as well as a compensation tool, allowing access to text for those who have not become reading proficient. (Woods et al., 2023)

Additionally, text-to-speech technology improves access to written text for those individuals who may have developed skills in decoding text but for whom this process takes a lot of time.  As well, this technology has been seen to significantly increase reading comprehension in both adults and K-12 individuals with reading disabilities. (Woods et al., 2023)

Although training helps students with dyslexia benefit more from AT they can still find it extremely useful without the training. This technology could be grasped by students quickly and without students and teachers needing to spend much additional time learning how to use it. (Draffan et al., 2007)]]> 2023-10-03 18:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730788921 emgarrels18 https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730789663

When reading text it sometimes reads text vertically, rather than horizontally

When you open a function for the first time it provides you with a fair bit of text to read all in the same font style

Designed for visual impairment 

• people with dyslexia may have a hard time connecting or associating with the AT as that is not marketed towards their LD

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Free app, easy to download, no subscription needed

Provides tutorial videos

• quick, effective and easy to watch
• tips for ease of use 

Has illustrations in the introduction of the app 

Can read hand writing as well as text 

Document that is scanned is read aloud by highlighting words and the student is able to stop at any point 

It can detect text or a document quickly 

• a student can use it rapidly and discreetly (with one headphone in) 

Wide selection of voices 

Speed control when reading out loud

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Small learning curve

Easy to use

• can use as soon as app is downloaded 
• has tutorial videos but easy to figure out without reading or watching 

Only accessible to iOs users (iPhone/iPad)

Great option to try with a person with dyslexia 

• as with all AT, not every AT will be suited for that person 

Potential improvements:

• Offered on android platform, not only iOs
• Market towards people with dyslexia instead of just people visually impaired. 
• Audio along with the text when the app is first downloaded to walk through steps rather than text only.
• Being able to distinguish two languages at once
  • English and French

]]> 2023-10-03 18:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730796870 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730803298 A video from their website outlining a brief overview of the app]]> 2023-10-03 18:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730803298 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730817720 Speaks text as soon as it appears in front of the camera]]> 2023-10-03 19:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730817720 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730826944 Provides audio guidance to capture a printed page, and recognizes the text, along with its original formatting.]]> 2023-10-03 19:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730826944 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730827885 Reads handwritten text.]]> 2023-10-03 19:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730827885 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730868794 School is an opportunity for students to practice and learn how to be active members of society.

Learning how to work effectively with people who have a variety of skills, opinions, learning styles and disabilities is a key skill to creating a positive and developing society.]]> 2023-10-03 19:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730868794 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730870490 2023-10-03 19:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730870490 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730872900 All students are present and involved in learning within the same environment.

Not every student has to have the same goal but learning is adapted to meet the needs of everybody.

Teachers set an environment where students are working together to create an learning experience that includes everybody's skill sets and abilities.]]> 2023-10-03 19:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730872900 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730875788 Cheesman, E. A., & Winters, D. C. (2020, April 1). Overview of instructional and assistive technology: Critical tools for students who struggle. International Dyslexia Association. https://dyslexiaida.org/instructional-and-assistive-technology-maximizing-the-benefits-for-students-who-struggle/]]> 2023-10-03 19:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730875788 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730876795 Draffan, E., Evans, D. G., & Blenkhorn, P. (2007). Use of assistive technology by students with dyslexia in post-secondary education. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2(2), 105–116. https://doi.org/10.1080/17483100601178492]]> 2023-10-03 19:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730876795 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730877189 Herrero, A., Reguera, C., Sanllorente, S., Herrero, A. M., Ciulea, M., Osorio, T., Muñoz, J., Stojanović, G. M., & Jakovchevska, A. (2023). READILY AVAILABLE FREE MOBILE AND TABLET APPLICATIONS TO HELP THE INCLUSION OF BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PUPILS IN THE SCIENCE LABORATORIES. EDULEARN Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2023.0436]]> 2023-10-03 20:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730877189 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730877467 Mehigan, T. J., & Pitt, I. (2019). ENGAGING LEARNERS THROUGH EMOTION IN ARTIFICIALLY INTELLIGENT ENVIRONMENTS. EDULEARN Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2019.1380]]> 2023-10-03 20:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730877467 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730878223 Moats, L. C., & Dakin, K. E. (2021, March 23). Dyslexia basics. International Dyslexia Association. https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-basics-2/]]> 2023-10-03 20:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730878223 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730878758 Wood, S. G., Moxley, J. H., Tighe, E. L., & Wagner, R. K. (2017). Does use of text-to-speech and related read-aloud tools improve reading comprehension for students with reading disabilities? A meta-analysis. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 51(1), 73–84. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022219416688170 ]]> 2023-10-03 20:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730878758 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730888866

These text to speech functions would allow for students with dyslexia to interpret handwritten and typed text as well as documents without needing to use reading skills

Students with dyslexia can therefore be included in lessons and assignments because they will be able to interpret text at a similar speed/ability other neurotypical students without the additional help of a staff member

]]> 2023-10-03 20:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730888866 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730950357 When you open the app for the first time these tutorial pages are displayed]]> 2023-10-03 21:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730950357 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730961292 The user has the option to change what functions they want and their order as well as the narrator's voice and volume]]> 2023-10-03 21:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730961292 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730975468 Morgan talks about what Seeing AI is and how it can be used as assistive technology for students with dyslexia]]> 2023-10-03 21:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730975468 emgarrels18 https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730982884 Here are the advantages and disadvantages of seeing AI as well as potential improvements for the app]]> 2023-10-03 22:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730982884 natalieaveryrm https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730983884 Natalie provides an overview of the evidence to support the effectiveness of TTS (text-to-speech) Assistive Technology]]> 2023-10-03 22:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730983884 14056382mes https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730994973 How to use this padlet]]> 2023-10-03 22:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/14056382mes/zxbxkk20beqefheo/wish/2730994973