Resources for Parents and Students
Index: scroll down to section of choice
I. Reading supports (Text to Speech) - when struggling with reading
II. Writing Supports (Speech to Text) - when struggling with the writing
III. Study Aids
IV. Presentation Tools
V. Research Support Tools
VI. College preparation and information
VII. Other Resources
VIII. Saturday School
*******Some of these resources may have a fee connected for initial use or beyond basic use.
I. Reading supports (Text to Speech)
Natural Reader is a Text to Speech software with natural sounding voices. This easy to use software can convert any written text such as MS Word, Webpage, PDF files, and Emails into spoken words. NaturalReader can also convert any
written text into audio files such as MP3 or WAV for your CD player or iPod. Windows only. http://www.naturalreaders.com/
Google Chrome Read&Write for Google Chrome - Boost reading and writing confidence. Offer supports for Google Docs/web to students with learning disabilities. Free. Directions: Go to Google Store and enter Read&Write in the search and follow steps.
Speech Maker Now (In Read&Write for Google Chrome) students can select text from any Google Document or Web page and turn it into an audio file. This is great for students who are on the go, or prefer listening over other methods of consuming text. It is also great for instructional purposes where students are paired with a book and can follow along as they listen through their ear buds.
Free Online Book Access - Authors listed alphabetically: free web books, online http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/meta/authors.html
LibriVox - A collection of free audio books, featuring human narration, from the public domain. http://librivox.org/
Project Gutenberg - A collection of free electronic books, many with accompanying audio. http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
iSpeech - Free and pay TTS services that can convert text from a number of sources including Word, PDFs, HTML, blogs, and RSS into audio files http://www.ispeech.org/
Spoken Text - A TTS converter supporting multiple languages and formats. http://www.spokentext.net/
Text to Speech - TTS service with several advanced translation features. http://www.spokentext.net/
Bookshare - A collection of accessible books and periodicals for readers with print disabilities. This resource is free to qualified students. http://www.bookshare.org/
Described and Captioned Media Program - This organization specializes in providing accessible media to hearing and visually impaired people. http://www.dcmp.org/
National Center for Accessible Educational Materials - A site managed by CAST to provide resources to make learning materials more accessible (for parents, students and educators). http://aem.cast.org/
60second Recap® We're focused on our 14- to 19-year old audience, and the 60second Recap® fits the video-centric preferences of this new generation, providing information teens require in a format that commands their attention. That's why you'll find them at 60second Recap®, engaged and motivated, in an environment of high-quality, professionally-produced, and trustworthy content. http://www.60secondrecap.com/
II. Writing Supports (Speech to Text).
Essay assists: Sentence starters for the different steps in the writing process.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yAZOFS-GPcmFxieuJWDrFDu7Rm2Yad_ozautuFpKP5Y/edit
Mindmup Free online mind mapping. The most productive online mind map canvas on the Web. Supports Freemind mindmap import/export. Easy mindmapping software https://www.mindmup.com/
Google Chrome Read&Write for Google Chrome - Boost reading and writing confidence. Offer supports for Google Docs/web to students with learning disabilities. Free. Directions: Go to Google Store and enter Read&Write in the search and follow steps.
Voki -Create an avatar and record your voice over the phone or through your computer http://voki.com/
Phonevite - Record a message on your phone and set a time to deliver that voice message to all students/parents etc. via phone call or email https://www.phonevite.com/
Telegami - Tellagami is a mobile app that lets you create and share a quick animated Gami video by adding your voice to an avatar. Basic options are available for free with optional upgrades. Messages can be sent via email, SMS, Facebook or Twitter. https://tellagami.com/
iPadio - This a web-based tool and a mobile app that allows you to record a podcast and then easily share the link or embed the recording into your course or any website. http://www.ipadio.com/
III. Study Aids
CK-12 Math, English and Science and More: Study Guides, practice, and presentations. http://www.ck12.org/student/
Free Homework Help is Here! Homework Hotline Live! (HHL) is back for its 31st season, offering students in grades K-12 with free homework help from MCPS teachers. The show will air live from 4:30–6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. HHL teachers will answer questions online, Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays.
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/itv/hhl/
Online resources for English, Social Studies, Math, Science, SAT, HSA and ACT
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Khan Academy A collection of over 3000 videos that K-12 math, biology, chemistry, physics and some of the social science. Each video is about 10 minutes long and many include interactive components to check understanding. https://www.khanacademy.org/
Quizlet: Create flash cards and the site will create tests to self-quiz http://quizlet.com/
Study Guides and Strategies
This web site is a public service helping learners to succeed since 1996. It provides a variety of different study strategies and more! http://www.studygs.net/
Flashcards on line: Create and save flashcards on line and access flashcards created by others in a variety of areas. flashcardexchange.com
Study Skills Self-help Information-VirginiaTech http://ucc.vt.edu/academic_support/study_skills_information.html
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HEALTH Textbook glossary
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