Join us for our next live event in the Dysgraphia Life webinar series! This is a free, educational series targeted at parents/guardians of students with dysgraphia, but educators and other professionals often attend and find the sessions useful too. The webinar is free, but registration is required.
Enhancing Student Writing Through Technology: Tools and Strategies for Success
January 29, 2025, 7PM ET
This webinar will focus on utilizing various technological tools to support and enhance the writing process for students. Participants will explore built-in writing options available on Chrome Books, including features that facilitate efficient writing. The session will cover Microsoft Word functionalities such as speech-to-text, immersive reader, Windows word predictor, outline view, and tables-to-text conversion.
Additionally, it will delve into Google research tools and the Read&Write word predictor, highlighting their effectiveness in assisting students during writing tasks. The webinar will also introduce AI-driven solutions such as text compactors to streamline content creation. Join us as we uncover these valuable resources aimed at improving writing skills and supporting diverse learning needs.
Presenters: Eric and Mary Beth Fleming
Eric and Mary Beth Fleming are experienced assistive technology coaches at Assistive Technology Services (ATS) within Fairfax County Public Schools, boasting over 50 years of combined experience. Eric's background includes roles as a first and sixth-grade teacher, as well as a math and technology resource teacher at the elementary level. Mary Beth began her career working with students with learning disabilities in elementary education. Together, they have supported students from preschool through high school, providing training and assistance to students, teachers, and parents in inclusive technologies to enhance student learning potential.
Join us to learn more about assistive technology for students with dysgraphia/specific learning disability of written expression. Register now!