Kurzweil 3000

Reading Program

I would like to suggest that you check out these websites. The Kurzweil video will show you an overview of the program that your child is using at Rochester School. It is a tool used to give voice to text and you will learn more about all the many other features it has, including the creation of mp3 files, on the video.

Bookshare.org is a very large digital library for those with needs in the area of reading.  We are currently using it at school. For use at home, I can help you set up an independent membership to download  free digital books and also a free reading tool (an alternative to Kurzweil 3000), called Read Out Loud, that will also give a voice to the text. The webinar, video and guide are here for you; just click on the links. Two are quite lengthy; so get a cup of coffee and enjoy watching.

Please contact me if you have any questions,

Michele Schnabel 767-3161 ext 3102

 

Form requiring guardian signature  please print out and return to the school.

 

Kurzweil Website

        Video About Program 5 min.    

        

Bookshare website

      Parents 101  Free Webinar 37 min.   

      How to read with read out loud            Online learning Guide 16 min.