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Kurzweil
Introduction to
Kurzweil 3000 for Windows
Introduction
to Kurzweil 3000 for Macintosh – See What’s New in Version 4.0!
Kurzweil 3000
and Study Skills Strategies
Kurzweil 3000 and Writing
Implementation
Strategies for Kurzweil 3000
Kurzweil
3000 and Universal Design for Learning
Kurzweil 3000 and
Test-Taking
Kurzweil
3000 Through the Eyes of a Student
Kurzweil 3000 and Scanning
IntelliTools
An
Introduction to Classroom Suite Version 4
An Introduction to IntelliKeys USB and IntelliSwitch
Customizable Access with IntelliKeys USB and Overlay Maker 3
IntelliSwitch
Programming 101
Using
Classroom Suite as an Assessment Tool
Exploring
the IntelliTools Activity Exchange
Introduction to Kurzweil 3000 for Windows
Open to anyone interested in learning more about how Kurzweil 3000 can help
educators differentiate instruction so that all students can access the
curriculum. Kurzweil 3000 is more than just a tool for students who are
struggling! Topics to be covered include:
Reading tools to support fluency, comprehension and vocabulary
Writing tools
Study Skill tools
Test taking features
Scanning
Digital Resources
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: NA
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Introduction to Kurzweil 3000 for Macintosh – See
What’s New in Version 4.0!
Open to anyone interested in learning more about how Kurzweil 3000 can help
educators differentiate instruction so that all students can access the
curriculum. Kurzweil 3000 is more than just a tool for students who are
struggling! Topics to be covered include:
Reading tools to support fluency, comprehension and vocabulary
Writing tools
Study Skill tools
Test taking features
Scanning
Digital Resources
PLUS: New Features in Version 4.0: Read-the-Web, Audio File Creation,
Bubble Notes, and more!
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: NA
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Kurzweil 3000 and Study Skills Strategies
This session explores the use of Kurzweil 3000 to facilitate successful study
skills strategies. Topics to be covered include:
Overview of reading and study skills strategies
Pre-reading, during reading and post-reading strategies
Vocabulary support tools
Highlighting (main idea, supporting details, vocabulary, keywords) and creating
outlines
Note taking, summarizing, and proofreading skills
Instructional notes
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: Intro to Kurzweil 3000
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Kurzweil 3000 and Writing
In the presentation, participants will review and learn about the academic
benefits of using Kurzweil 3000 for the writing process. Topics to be covered
include:
Writing mechanics
Supporting the writing process through pre-writing, writing, revising, editing
and publishing
The power of a talking word processor, speaking spell-check, word prediction
and custom vocabulary lists.
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: Intro to Kurzweil 3000
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Implementation Strategies for Kurzweil 3000
In this presentation, participants will explore the benefits and potential
barriers for successfully implementing Kurzweil 3000 in the classroom. Great
for existing and potential Kurzweil 3000 customers.
Introduction to the steps to consider when implementing any technology in the
classroom.
Proven strategies for successful Implementation of Kurzweil 3000.
Participants will be provided with our Kurzweil 3000 Implementation Guides.
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: NA
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Kurzweil 3000 and Universal Design for Learning In this presentation,
participants will learn the key principles of UDL and how Kurzweil 3000 can be
one powerful tool to support a universally designed classroom.
Overview of Universal Design for Learning
Explore Kurzweil 3000 features that support the three key principles of UDL
Discover how Kurzweil 3000 works with other AT tools to ensure that all
students can access the curriculum.
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: Intro to Kurzweil 3000
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Kurzweil 3000 and Test-Taking
In this presentation, participants will learn how to use Kurzweil 3000
test-taking features to make tests and worksheets accessible for all students.
You don't need to read tests-out-loud to students any more!
Methods for making tests available in Kurzweil 3000: scanning, virtual print,
editing
Kurzweil 3000 features for answering test questions: fill-in-the-blanks,
highlights, voice notes, circle tools.
Kurzweil 3000 as an accommodation for High Stakes Testing - the latest news.
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: Intro to Kurzweil 3000
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Kurzweil 3000 Through the Eyes of a Student
In this session, participants will meet Mario Ball, our resident student
expert. Mario will share his experiences with using Kurzweil 3000, including
tips and tricks for success.
Benefits of Kurzweil 3000 at home, work and school
Strategies for student success in Higher Education
Top 10 features of Kurzweil 3000
Using Kurzweil with other Technology tools
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: NA
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Kurzweil 3000 and Scanning
Intro to Scanning and Editing basics. Review the benefits of centralized
high-speed scanning processes in school districts and higher education. Topics
to be covered include:
The When, Where, Who, How, Why of scanning
Zone editing and preparing your scanned document
File management and document dissemination
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: Intro to Kurzweil 3000
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An Introduction to Classroom Suite Version 4
NEW!!! IntelliTools Classroom Suite is a “practice tool” that is
engaging, motivational, and systematic in skill building as it address the
diverse learning and access needs of all students. Join us for an overview of
this software. See how quickly you can assess and develop skill based
activities that reinforce the concepts of phonemic awareness and phonics!!
Topics to be covered include:
New and improved templates
Explicit instruction built into the software
Instant and neutral feedback
Scaffolded learning activities
Easy-to-use templates
Progress monitoring
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: N/A
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An Introduction to IntelliKeys USB and IntelliSwitch
IntelliKeys is a programmable alternative keyboard for students or adults who
have difficulty using a standard keyboard. IntelliSwitch is a wireless switch
interface that is programmable for access to most applications. Join us in
learning how IntelliKeys and IntelliSwitch can meet the needs of students and
adults with physical, cognitive, and visual disabilities. Topics to be covered
include:
Overview of IntelliKeys USB and IntelliSwitch
Connecting your IntelliKeys and IntelliSwitch
Working with standard and custom overlays
Customizing settings on IntelliKeys USB and IntelliSwitch
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: N/A
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Customizable Access with IntelliKeys USB and Overlay Maker 3
You can deliver customized computer access for a diverse range of cognitive and
physical needs with IntelliKeys USB. This session explores the new features of
the IntelliKeys USB software, version 3.0.1, providing unprecedented access for
applications on your computer. Topics to be covered include:
Setting up any application for seamless access through the IntelliKeys
Using Overlay Maker 3 to create custom overlays for applications
The Popular Software Overlays set now available for programs such as Kurzweil
3000, Inspiration, Microsoft Word, Itunes, Co:Writer, etc.
Intended audience: Educators, Special Education Administrators, AT Coordinators
Suggested prerequisite: An Introduction to IntelliKeys USB and IntelliSwitch
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IntelliSwitch Programming 101
The IntelliSwitch can provide access to software for a single student and
provide opportunities for cooperative learning for a group of students. Topics
covered in this session include:
The features of the IntelliSwitch
Using your IntelliSwitch with IntelliTools Classroom Suite
Using the control panel presets to provide access to software with built-in
scanning
Customizing access through Overlay Maker 3
Intended audience: Educators, Special Education Administrators, AT Coordinators
Suggested prerequisite: An Introduction to IntelliKeys USB and IntelliSwitch
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Using Classroom Suite as an Assessment Tool
Classroom Suite can be used to assess student progress and to generate reports.
This session will look at using Classroom Suite:
To identify where students are struggling
To create activities to assess specific skills
To create accessible tests
To assign work and generate diagnostic reports for each student
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: An Introduction to Classroom Suite V4
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Exploring the IntelliTools Activity Exchange
IntelliTools Classroom Suite is a “practice tool” that is engaging,
motivational, and systematic in skill building as it address the diverse
learning and access needs of all students. The IntelliTools Activity Exchange
has over 2800 activities that allow usersto quickly import into Classroom Suite
and use or modify. Topics to be covered include:
Searching the Activity Exchange
Importing Activities
Organizing Activities
Modifying Activities
Exporting Activities
Access to Overlays
Intended audience: All
Suggested prerequisite: NA
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