Information and Text Support
Mindjet MindManager:
Mindjet MindManager aims to help people visualise complicated projects and ideas. A flexible set of tools allows the user to brainstorm, create strategy, improve processes, plan projects and map information, all with the ability to update and change. MindManager is
organised like Microsoft Office programs and so most users will find it semi intuitive.
Inspiration:
Inspiration is a visual mapping software for PC and Mac that organises, plans and presents ideas. Creating and modifying concept maps, webs, idea maps and other graphic organisers is done through an interface that focuses on the creation and delivery of work rather than the organisational structure behind it. Users can quickly prioritise and rearrange ideas, helping them create clear concise essays, reports, web pages, tree charts, presentation visuals and more.
MindGenius:
MindGenius is a flexible mind-mapping program for PC which creates a wide variety of concept maps that are exportable to a range of applications. The innovative "map explorer" displays text outlines in hierarchical trees while notes can be entered, edited and formatted in association with Mind Maps. The import/export features allow you to use MindGenius creatively with Microsoft applications such as Word, Powerpoint and Microsoft Project.
Ginger:
Ginger is a grammar and spellchecking program that has been winning awards for its levels of accuracy. A reduced function version of the software is available free from their website.
Kurzweil 1000:
Kurzweil 1000 for PC makes printed or electronic text readily available to people who are blind or visually impaired. It combines accessibility, communication and productivity tools to ease and enhance their reading, writing and learning experience. The software speaks text aloud in a variety of natural-sounding voices that can be modified to suit individual preferences. In addition, it provides users with document creation and editing as well as study skills capabilities for note taking, summarizing and outlining text. Kurzweil 1000 delivers quick access to a wealth of information including online books, magazines and encyclopedias so users can pursue any reading interests. They can also take their reading wherever they go by sending files to Braille note takers and embossers as well as portable devices such as DAISY and MP3 audio players.
Kurzweil 3000:
Kurzweil 3000 is a reading, writing and learning software package, for individuals with dyslexia or learning difficulties, or for those who are English Language Learners.
With the aid of visual and auditory feedback, the software helps users keep up with assigned reading, learn critical study skills and successfully complete writing projects and tests.
The software can access virtually any information, whether it is printed, electronic, or on the Web. It then reads the words aloud to the student in clear, humanlike, synthetic speech, while a patented dual highlighting feature adds visual reinforcement. The software uses a multi-sensory approach - presenting printed or electronic text on the computer screen with added visual and audible accessibility. The product incorporates a host of dynamic features including powerful decoding, study skills, writing and test taking tools designed to adapt to each individual's learning style and to minimize frustration for both the learner and educator.
TextHelp Read and Write Standard and Gold versions:
Read and Write is a text support program giving complete unobtrusive assistance to students who have input difficulties, or dyslexia-type literacy obstacles. Read and Write operates within any Windows application, making it ideal for students learning or using word processors, databases, spreadsheets, e-mail or the internet. The simple, easy to use, floating toolbars from TextHelp provide all the speech and spelling tools you need to read, compose and proof read written material. TextHelp Gold also provides tools for scanning documents and the option of creating audio files from text.
TextHelp Gold additional features include:
- Fact Mapper - to help organise facts visually on screen
- Improved Speech Maker With SAPI 5 Voices
- Redesigned Daisy Reader Application
- Pronunciation Tutor With SAPI 5 Voices
TextHelp Read and Write Gold for Mac:
Based on the popular Read and Write Gold for PC, Read and Write Gold for Mac provides literacy support alongside other applications.
