Many students with disabilities have limited handwriting capabilities. So what educational applications are available for these students? We have already learned so much about educational applications and their usefulness. Honestly as a teacher and a parent I didn't know there was so much technology readily available to assist with math. Well here are some educational applications that minimize the handwriting demands of math work for students with visual-spatial difficulties:
1. MathPad- is a talking math worksheet program that allows students to perform arithmetic computations on the computer as if they were using pencil and paper.
2. MathPad Plus- has all the features of MathPad plus fractions and decimals.
3. Virtual Pencil Arithmetic- designed for "pencil impaired"students (blind, or have motor impairments, or learning disabilities). It allows students to solve problems by offering feedback by reading the problems so students can navigate it even if they can't see and offers a "tutor" to assist with problems.
4. Number Navigator- uses an application for creating mathematical expressions or equations to enter and solve basic math problems on the computer. Colors, fonts, and sizes are customizable.
5. Microsoft Word- Microsoft Equation Editor enables students to who have difficulty writing, but good mouse control to create equations in correct mathematical notation. Symbols are provided and entered by a click of the mouse.
6. Scientific Notebook/Math Talk- Students can input math calculations by voice and then print their completed work to be handed in. It must be used with Dragon Software.
7. Efofex Software- written for teachers by teachers to make math teachers' job easier. It provides computerized ways to construct geometric figures, write equations, create graphs, and create statistically correct images.
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