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Kurzweil 3000 Training Portal

Welcome to the Kurzweil 3000 Training Portal for BCPSS.  On this page you will find the information presented during the training along with a wealth of additional resources. 

The portal is organized with general information listed in this section, information and tutorials for specific tasks (i.e. Highlighting, Notations etc...) under the subcategory Kurzweil 3000 Specific Task Tutorials and links to places to acquire electronic texts under the subcategory Electronic Text Resources. 

Where Read More is listed under a listing it denotes that there is more information, clicking on the title or Read More button will display the entire text, likewise, you can click on the title of any item and create a PDF of the information, print the information or forward it to someone via e-mail by clicking on the title and then the appropriate link in the header (Print | Email).

Most, if not all attachments in this section require Adobe Reader.  All links in this section will open in a new window

If there is something you have a question about, are unclear about from the presentation or anything else, please send us a questions using the "ASK V-LINC" link below.


Free Text Readers (4)

A listing of free or low cost text readers and plugins which bring text-to-speech (TTS) into programs such as Microsoft Word, or internet browsers.

Electronic Text Resources (1)

Information about and links to places to get electronic text to reduce the need for scanning items.

Kurzweil 3000 Specific Task Tutorials (9)

Tutorials on how to perform certain functions in Kurzweil or using Kurzweil for a particular purpose.

April 6, 2011 IEP Chair Presentation
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 14:29

Presentation Handout (pdf)

There is an excellent resource on alternative text and text readers, we highly recommend looking at and copying called: 
Accessible Textbooks in the K–12 Classroom (2010 Revision)
An Educator’s Guide to the Acquisition of Alternate Format Core Learning Materials for Pre-K–12 Students with Print Disabilities

You can access this resource at:
http://aim.cast.org/learn/aim4families/school/accessible_textbooks

See the Resources Page on QIAT’s website for copies of the articles in this packet and other information.
 
http://natri.uky.edu/assoc_projects/qiat/resources.html or
www.qiat.org > click on Resources

Maryland Accommodations Manual contains a wealth of information and sample on accommodations for instruction and assessment.
 
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/testing/

As part of the Text-Reader initiative, V-LINC is providing a hands on training on May 20, 2011 for IEP/SLP's who may be interested and depending on space possibly to other interested parties.  V-LINC is also avaliable to come to your school and provide hands on training with a group of teachers at your school, all at no cost to the school itself.   We have been contacting schools about this but have had mixed success; if you are interested in attending the May Training or would like V-LINC to come to your school please contact us using the ASK US link above and we will contact you to make arrangements.

Envision Technology in Bethesda is a local reseller of Kurzweil 1000/3000 and provides training and support on the program to users who purchase from them in their offices.  They can also assist with the different versions and licensing schemes for Kurzweil.  It is also possible if Kurzweil was purchased at some point but you cannot locate it to purchase the upgrade in Kurzweil software at a reduced price than re-acquiring the softwares full version, if you have or they can locate the serial number for your schools purchase.  After June 30, 2011 pricing for upgrades across the board will increase.  You can see more about Envision Technology at http://www.envisiontechnology.org

HOW TO SCAN A BOOK
Friday, 01 April 2011 10:27

HOW TO SCAN A BOOK

by John F. Adams

http://www.proportionalreading.com/scan.html

Kurzweil 3000 Step-by-Step Guide
Monday, 28 February 2011 17:44

This is the Step-by-Step Guide that was created by Spectronics and handed out during the training session. 

Download Kurzweil3000_Step_by_Step.pdf

Considering a Text Reader
Monday, 28 February 2011 17:43

This is the last section of the handout that was provided during the training that provided general information about determining if a text-reader would be beneficial and included a data collection sheet.  This document was created by BCPSS and was formatted and slightly altered by V-LINC.

Download the Considering_a_Text_Reader.pdf

 

Kurzweil 3000 How to Videos
Monday, 28 February 2011 17:43

How to Videos covering just about every feature of Kurzweil 3000, created by Kurzweil Educational Systems.  The videos are screen casts which show you step-by-step how to perform common functions within Kurzweil 3000.  These videos can also be found in Kurzweil under the Help Menu > How to Videos, depending on the version installed on you computer.

Follow this link to view the How To Videos (Opens in new Window)

Kurzweil 3000 Webinars
Monday, 28 February 2011 17:42

Kurzweil Educational Systems provide numerous free webinars that you can sit through to learn more about the features and capabilities of Kurzweil 3000.

Follow this link to view information about upcoming webinars

General Resources from Kurzweil Educational Systems
Monday, 28 February 2011 17:42

The following link provides general information and resources for Kurzweil 3000, published by Kurzweil Educational Systems.  Resources include Lesson Plans, Research Information, Success Stories and High Stakes testing with Kurzweil to name a couple topics.

Follow this link to Kurzweils General Resources Link

AIMing for Achievement Series: What Educators and Families Need to Know about Accessible Instructional Materials
Monday, 28 February 2011 17:41

A very good collection of articles pertaining to use of Alternative Text, including legal requirements and determinging if Alternative Text is approrpriate.

Part One: Introduction and Legal Context of the series provides a general introduction to AIM and highlights regarding legal context.

Part Two: Navigating the Decision-Making Process lays the foundation of a process for how state education agencies (SEAs) and local education agencies (LEAs) can make decisions regarding need, selection, acquisition, and use of AIM. Included is an introduction to the robust, resource-rich AIM Navigator, a process facilitator for decision-making teams.

http://aim.cast.org/learn/accessiblemedia/allaboutaim/aimbasics

Bookshare: A help video for just about everything related to it
Monday, 28 February 2011 17:41

See http://www.bookshare.org/_/community/educators/training for just about everything you need to know about bookshare in a video guide, from joining, downloading books and reading tools, to using Bookshare in your class.

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