1. Introduction to Read&Write 11 Gold
Time: 30 seconds
Welcome and thanks to each person.
Tell the attendees how you wish to deal with questions.
The purpose of this presentation is to give an insight into Read&Write Gold. Read&Write Gold is designed to promote inclusion for users with learning disabilities by providing an assistive technology solution. The presentation can be used in addition to the Read&Write Gold video tours and training guides.
Kimberly Nix, Instructor

2. 11 Gold for PC
Training Objective: To familiarize yourself with the key features, their functionality, and potential applications of the Read&Write 11 Gold program for students and instructors.
Program Overview: Literacy Support Software for all Learners
Works with Key Programs:
Microsoft Office Suite
Internet/Web (HTML)
PDF
JPG
Flash
Many others
Works in various Browsers:
Internet Explorer
Safari
Firefox
Chrome
Time: 1 minute
Point out that it will only be the essentials that will be covered. There are additional features in the software that you will not have a chance to cover – however all information on the use of the software and additional features are in the training guides and the online help.

3. The Toolbars Choice of Toolbars: All Features May float or be anchored
Reading Features
Writing Features
Research Features
My Features
Study Skills
All toolbars are customizable
May float or be anchored
Resize icons
Display or hide text labels
Customize icons view
Fun
Professional
Clear Style
Clear Style Color
Time: 2 minutes
TOOLBARS
Read&Write Gold has a choice of toolbars to make it easier to access the functions required. In addition to this the User can also customise the My Features toolbar to have only the icons they wish.
The toolbar can be docked to the side or top. Read&Write Gold works with many Windows based applications. These can be opened and then when required the support features of Read&Write Gold can be called upon.

4. Reading Features Time: 1 minute
This PowerPoint will cover all the main features in Read&Write Gold.
Training Guide p.30 Exercise 1-2

5. Read Aloud Fundamental support feature Builds reading comprehension
Speech Options:
Adjust voices
English – Male or Female
Spanish – Paulina
Edit pronunciations
Highlighting
Specify volume of text
Adjust for contrast
Option to isolate text
Adapt the pronunciation of words
Choice of on screen visual displays
Training Guide p.13 Exercise 1-6
Time: 3 minutes
SPEECH
Having speech feedback is a key feature of Read&Write Gold. It can read back as you type, read back from a Microsoft Word document, read s or web pages. It will also be used with the other support features of the software such as having the definitions read back in the dictionary. There is a choice of very human sounding voices. These can be adapted – there is a choice of male and female voices, you can adjust the speed and volume. As text is read it will be highlighted thus improving word recognition. If it should happen to pronounce a word incorrectly it can be simply altered.
Speech Maker converts selected text into a range of audio files – WAV and MP3. So you can convert chapters of books, pages from a website or revision notes. Once converted the audio file can be saved on to other media players such as a CD to listen to on a CD player or an MP3 player. Making your own audio book means that you have added flexibility when reading.
Daisy Book is a format that has been developed to help those who are print disabled. These books can be downloaded from the Internet and then with the use of the Daisy Book Reader they can be read with highlighting. The ability to add bookmarks and search the text adds to its usability.
Screenshot Reader is used where text is inaccessible. This can be in image files, inaccessible Flash or locked PDF documents. With the Screenshot Reader you simply draw a box round the text to be read. This takes a screenshot of the area of the screen. The software scans the screenshot and then reads it with highlighting either where it is or in a separate text reader panel. If you wish you can choose to have the text exported to Microsoft Word.
Pronunciation Tutor shows how words are broken down in to syllables and the movement of the mouth as it is spoken. It can help those who have difficulty with reading and/or where English is not their first language.
PDF documents are increasingly being used by governments, publishers and educational establishments to make documents available over the Internet. PDFaloud provided with Read&Write Gold enables these documents to be read - again with highlighting.

6. Read the Web Reads aloud on web pages (HTML) NO CLICKING required
Avoid accidental hyperlink launch
Maintains dual color highlighting
Works in accessible web pages
Speech Options remain intact
Training Guide p.20 Exercise 1
Time: 3 minutes
SPEECH
Having speech feedback is a key feature of Read&Write Gold. It can read back as you type, read back from a Microsoft Word document, read s or web pages. It will also be used with the other support features of the software such as having the definitions read back in the dictionary. There is a choice of very human sounding voices. These can be adapted – there is a choice of male and female voices, you can adjust the speed and volume. As text is read it will be highlighted thus improving word recognition. If it should happen to pronounce a word incorrectly it can be simply altered.
Speech Maker converts selected text into a range of audio files – WAV and MP3. So you can convert chapters of books, pages from a website or revision notes. Once converted the audio file can be saved on to other media players such as a CD to listen to on a CD player or an MP3 player. Making your own audio book means that you have added flexibility when reading.
Daisy Book is a format that has been developed to help those who are print disabled. These books can be downloaded from the Internet and then with the use of the Daisy Book Reader they can be read with highlighting. The ability to add bookmarks and search the text adds to its usability.
Screenshot Reader is used where text is inaccessible. This can be in image files, inaccessible Flash or locked PDF documents. With the Screenshot Reader you simply draw a box round the text to be read. This takes a screenshot of the area of the screen. The software scans the screenshot and then reads it with highlighting either where it is or in a separate text reader panel. If you wish you can choose to have the text exported to Microsoft Word.
Pronunciation Tutor shows how words are broken down in to syllables and the movement of the mouth as it is spoken. It can help those who have difficulty with reading and/or where English is not their first language.
PDF documents are increasingly being used by governments, publishers and educational establishments to make documents available over the Internet. PDFaloud provided with Read&Write Gold enables these documents to be read - again with highlighting.

7. PDFAloud Plug-in for Adobe Acrobat & Reader Click and speak
Hover highlighting
Separate options from other Text-to-Speech tools
Also read PDFs within the web browser
Requires Adobe Reader X or XI OR Acrobat Version 9, X, or XI
Training Guide p.36 Exercise 1-2
Time: 2 minutes
SCREEN MASKING
There are three main areas that Screen Masking will help with:
- It can colour the area where you type or the whole screen to make it easier to read. This would tend to be used by those with Scotopic Sensitivity.
- It can mask out part of the screen making it easier to maintain focus.
- It can provide an underline to help keep track of words when reading – this is similar to when people sometimes use a ruler when reading a book.
Users can change the masking type, the colours used and the area of focus.
A spotlight option is provided to provide a clear band to help with navigation.

8. Screenshot Reader Selected text will be read aloud with highlighting.
Provides read aloud for "locked" files
Reads virtually any text including images, Flash, and locked PDF documents
Converts “screenshot” text to Word document for instructional adaptations
Training Guide p22 Exercise 1-3
Time: 2 minutes
SCREEN MASKING
There are three main areas that Screen Masking will help with:
- It can colour the area where you type or the whole screen to make it easier to read. This would tend to be used by those with Scotopic Sensitivity.
- It can mask out part of the screen making it easier to maintain focus.
- It can provide an underline to help keep track of words when reading – this is similar to when people sometimes use a ruler when reading a book.
Users can change the masking type, the colours used and the area of focus.
A spotlight option is provided to provide a clear band to help with navigation.

9. Dictionary & Word Wizard
Choice of Basic, Advanced or Web
Web definitions = Google dictionary
Can be Speech enabled
Sample sentences and descriptions included
Training Guide p.60 Exercise 1-3
Word Wizard provides Advanced Searches in
Opposites of
Different kinds of
Part of a
Words related to
Is a part of
Training Guide p.64 Exercise 1
Time: 2 minutes
DICTIONARY
There is a choice of 3 dictionaries. Basic, Advanced and Web (dictionary.com) Definitions can be read and a list of alternative words can be provided.
Word Wizard is useful for when you are searching for the right word to use. Put in the word you know and it takes you through an associated word search to find the word you are looking for.

10. Picture Dictionary
Online dictionary tool finds images/symbols for selected word or words
More than 50,000 images/symbols
Works with selected or clipboard text
Requires online connection and gets faster as it caches the images
Training Guide p.62 Exercise 4
Time: 1 minute
PICTURE DICTIONARY
The online picture dictionary provides images and symbols to represent the word that you are looking up.

11. Screen Masking Aids Reading Focus with color overlay or color line
Aids Writing Focus for easy locating of line typed on
Tint screen/window/line
Underline width adjusts for easy location and
Choice of 48 colors
Has Spotlight option with adjustable size spotlight
Training Guide p.103 Exercise 1-3
Time: 2 minutes
SCREEN MASKING
There are three main areas that Screen Masking will help with:
- It can colour the area where you type or the whole screen to make it easier to read. This would tend to be used by those with Scotopic Sensitivity.
- It can mask out part of the screen making it easier to maintain focus.
- It can provide an underline to help keep track of words when reading – this is similar to when people sometimes use a ruler when reading a book.
Users can change the masking type, the colours used and the area of focus.
A spotlight option is provided to provide a clear band to help with navigation.

12. Translator Translate Single Word or Paragraph can be speech enabled
Requires internet for paragraph translation
Paragraph translator contains 52 Language translation choices
Training Guide p.112 Exercise 1-4
Choose your:
Language
Voice Speed
Font Size
Time: 2 minutes
TRANSLATOR
This online translator means that by simply selecting a word in your document it can be translated into French, Spanish, Italian or German.
Words can be read aloud in the relevant language.
The paragraph translator uses Google to translate text in to other languages and where supported (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch and Swedish) the translation can be read back.

13. Scanning Scan to: Multi-page scanning available
PDF - the scanned image looks exactly the same as the source image. Recommended if layout retention is important.
Word – used if editing the text is required.
HTML - automatically converted into a font size, colour and background colour of choice.
ePub – a standard format for eBooks
Training Guide p.77 Exercise 1-7
Time: 3 minutes
SCANNING
So much information is paper based. In order to use the support features of the software it is first necessary to get the document into the computer. This is done by using the Scanning. Two scanning engines are supported – TWAIN and WIA. WIA is also supported by some digital cameras so not only can you use a scanner for scanning but you can also use a camera. It can be scanned in and shown in PDF, Microsoft Word or HTML. The output to PDF will look like a picture of the original and then we can use PDFaloud to read it. With Microsoft Word you have the full editing functionality while with HTML you can have the output in the font and colours that you want.

14. Research/Study Features
Time: 1 minute
This PowerPoint will cover all the main features in Read&Write Gold.

15. Vocabulary List Builder
Highlight words or enter words manually for creation of graphic organizer
Creates a Word document modifiable with columns:
vocabulary word
word meaning
symbol for word (if available)
note column
Clip art can be added
Definitions can be modified for context and translations added
Time: 2 minutes
VOCABULARY TOOL
Read&Write Gold has a simple tool to help you increase your vocabulary. With the Vocabulary Tool in Read&Write Gold you can select words in Microsoft Word or Internet Explorer which you want to use. Then the tool will create a document with the words, their meanings and symbols.

16. Study Skills Highlight and collect text from multiple documents
Highlighted info is collected by color, collection time, or position in document
Highlighted info can be exported to a new Word document with bibliographical info
Bibliographic info for APA, MLA or Harvard format gathered
Training Guide p. 116 Exercise 1
Time: 2 minutes
STUDY SKILLS
Read&Write Gold has very simple aids to help you with studying or research. Often when reading notes, books or journals we use coloured markers to highlight pieces of text which are of particular relevance. With the Study Skills toolbar in Read&Write Gold this same ability is brought to the computer. It can be used within Microsoft Word or Internet Explorer. The highlighted text can then be collected into a new Word document where a bibliography will be created automatically.

17. Fact Finder Performs Internet search on word(s)
Range of search engine choices
Launches from any application
Efficient way of searching on a given subject
Gives opportunity for quick look up for background information while reading
Time: 2 minutes
FACT FINDER
The Internet is a fantastic source of information. The Fact Finder can be used to find information on any given subject. Simply select the word/phrase you are interested in from your document and click on the Fact Finder icon. The search engine will launch with the results. The main search engines are included and you can add others from Texthelp.

18. Fact Folder Electronic Index Card Maker and Organizer
Research/Revision aid
Author, Date, Source, and Category cited
Output to MS Word or HTML
Bibliographical information collected for APA, MLA and Harvard formats
Training Guide p.88 Exercise 1-4
Time: 2 minutes
FACT FOLDER
Read&Write Gold has a Fact Folder that can be used to collect information, order it and save for review later. Information on the Author and Source are collected and stored. It is a fantastic tool that can be used as a revision or study aid. The user can collect information from a wide range of sources and place it within the Fact Folder. From the information gathered they can then export them to Microsoft Word or HTML (web). Most importantly it will include a bibliography.

19. Fact Mapper Online Mind Mapping utility Brainstorm, Revise, Outline
Add elements to your screen
Add images to the map elements
Adjust the layout of map elements
Export the Fact Map to MS Word and save the file or Save the Fact Map
Training Guide p.92 Exercise 1-10
Time: 2 minutes
FACT MAPPER
Many people prefer to learn in a more visual environment instead of text based. The Online Fact Mapper provides a means whereby information can be represented visually with links showing the relationships between them. This means of showing information is particularly useful for revising and outlining. Another tool provided is the Brainstorm function where ideas and thoughts can be quickly added and expanded on.
You can attach notes to each Fact that is added to the map.
The map can be displayed in a number of ways such as like an organisational tree or a bulleted list.

20. Speech Maker
Converts digital text into a sound file such as MP3 or WAV.
Works on any unlocked digital text
Up to 20,000 characters at one time can be selected to Allows for voice choice, selection of speed and pitch
Helpful for auditory learners, repeated reading, and memorization.
Training Guide p.26 Exercise 1
Time: 2 minutes
FACT MAPPER
Many people prefer to learn in a more visual environment instead of text based. The Online Fact Mapper provides a means whereby information can be represented visually with links showing the relationships between them. This means of showing information is particularly useful for revising and outlining. Another tool provided is the Brainstorm function where ideas and thoughts can be quickly added and expanded on.
You can attach notes to each Fact that is added to the map.
The map can be displayed in a number of ways such as like an organisational tree or a bulleted list.

21. Writing Features Time: 1 minute
This PowerPoint will cover all the main features in Read&Write Gold.

22. Word Prediction Builds vocabulary
Customize display and database of suggested words
Phonetic based mapping for inventive spellings
Create word banks from display box by downloading topic-specific word banks
Homophone Indicator
Dictionary Look up
Speech feedback
Training Guide p.26 Exercise 1-10
Time: 3 minutes
WORD PREDICTION
Word Prediction learns the users style of writing and predicts the next word they may want to use. Maximum number of words being suggested 12.
To place any of the words into the document from the panel it is simply a case of clicking on it or pressing the corresponding Function key. The words can be read out by the software to help the user choose one. The dictionary can also be accessed to get a definition. An ear icon indicates that it’s a homophone so they need to take extra care when using one of these.
Even if the user starts to spell the word incorrectly Word Prediction will try to predict the word they are wanting to use.
Included are various prediction databases. These are based on an analysis of 100 million words where the top percentages of regularly used phrases were taken and built it into the database with the ability to classify the words which were predicted. There is a colour indicator beside each word which is based on its context - Green is most likely to be correct, Orange medium and Black least likely.
It is simple to create your own word banks and use them with the Word Prediction and in addition other word banks can be downloaded from Texthelp.

23. Spelling Checker Speech enabled Audible definitions & Sample sentences
Custom Dictionary
Auto corrections
Phonetic map
Error Log
Specific type of error identified
Training Guide p. 38 Exercise 1-8
Time: 3 minutes
SPELLING
Those with dyslexia and other learning disabilities will often struggle with spelling and can make very complex spelling mistakes. Read&Write Gold has an advanced phonetic spell checker that can be used to reduce the number of spelling errors that are made by users. The list of suggested corrections can be read by the software to help the user choose the correct one. In addition to this a definition and sample sentence is provided.
Common with other spell checkers Read&Write Gold has a Custom Dictionary and Automatic corrections.
The Phonetic Map is how the spell checker works. Mappings are made such as, “no” to “know” and “d” to “b”, so for example, where a spelling mistake is found with the letters “no” in it, the software will substitute the other mapping – “know”, to find a correction. There is an extensive map and in addition the user or teacher/tutor can add more if necessary.
An Error Log records all the spelling mistakes made, the correction, the error type and the date it was made. This can be printed out and kept as a record and/or used to help improve spelling for example, by using it for spelling homework.

24. Sounds Like and Confusable Words
Highlights homophones and confusing words
Descriptions
Speech enabled
Options
Change descriptions
Add other confusing words
Training Guide p.66 Exercise 1-3
Time: 2 minutes
SOUNDS LIKE AND CONFUSABLE WORDS
Words that sound the same (homophones) such as ‘I’ and ‘eye’ can give many students problems. With the Sounds Like Feature these words are identified and the other homophones are provided. To make it easier to ensure the correct word is selected there is a definition and sample sentence for each.
In addition to this there are 500 words that can be easily confused such as though and thorough. Importantly other words which a student might get confused with can be easily added.

25. Verb Checker
This tool shows the verb conjugation details for the selected verb.
User chooses from past, present or future tense of verb
Provides multiple verb conjugation options
More than 1500 verbs are included.
Training Guide p.71 Exercise 1
Time: 2 minutes
VERB CHECKER
Using the correct conjugation of a verb is a difficult literacy skill to master particularly when English is not your first language. The Verb Checker in Read&Write Gold provides a simple method to ensure the student is using the correct verb conjugation for past, present or future.

26. Word Cloud
Allows you to create a list or a cloud of key words and themes
Create from text you select or from selected word banks
Options include click and speak on word and insert word into document when clicked
Lists or cloud can be saved for future use.
Training Guide p Exercise 1-3
TIME: 1 minute
Word Cloud allows you to create lists of key words and themes from your own text or word banks provided by Texthelp

27. Voice Note Insert audio comments into your MS Word documents
Instructors can modify directions, make reminders or clarify instructions.
Student can insert thoughts about text, questions for instructor, or answers for quizzes and tests.
Training Guide p. 134 Exercise 1
TIME: 1 minute
Voice Note allows you to record audio comments and insert them into your MS Word documents

28. Calculators Speech enabled Standard & Scientific
Blackboard type audit trail
Undo button
5 memory functions
In document calculations
Value converter
Training Guide p.73 Exercise 1-5
Time: 2 minutes
CALCULATORS
When it comes to mathematics, there is often so little support for people with Learning Disabilities. Using a calculator can be so much easier when you have Read&Write Gold. Within Read&Write Gold there is both a standard calculator and a scientific calculator, each with speech support. An audit trail shows the process of the sum. The Scientific calculator has 5 memory boxes.
‘In document’ calculations means you don’t have to bring the sum out from the document. Simply select the sum and then choose the Evaluate in document function and the answer will be put in.

29. Professional Development
Kimberly Nix, Senior Professional Development Manager - Contact for questions about implementation and applications for instruction Full Day Workshops • Introductory - An intensive look at all of the tools on the toolbar and how each is accessed and used along with some basic applications. • Advanced - For those with a strong working knowledge of Read&Write GOLD, lesson building and strategies for practical application are covered. Additionally one specialized workshop concentrating on the area of your choice is provided. • Train the Trainer – (2 days) Designed for those educators who wish to be effective trainers within their own school or participants will review and expand your skills and learn practical applications using Read&Write GOLD. Half Day Workshops These 3-hour specialized workshops conducted let you choose two different workshops or a repeat of the same. Half day workshops must be purchased two at a time, presented on the same day (max. 25 participants). • Vocabulary Building • Overview Session for Teachers • Research Plus • Launching Reluctant Writers • Support for the English Language Learner • Acquiring Critical Reading Skills • Overview Session for Parents and Students • Overview Session for College Instructors • Overview Session for College Students
NEEDS INTERNET CONNECTION
In this section you’ll learn how to use the Fact Finder default search engine.
DEMO
Use existing text, highlight word and click on the Fact Finder button.
Show Fact Finder options to change default search engine, downloading further search engines.

30. Tech Support 1-888-248-0652 TECH HELPLINE
For Installation and Functionality Questions
8:30am - 5pm EST Mon -Thurs
8:30am - 4pm EST Fri
Feature Videos -
Minimum system requirements for Read&Write Gold v 11:
Pentium IV 1.8GHz processor (2.4GHz recommended)
Windows XP SP3 or above
512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
2 GB Free Disk Space
Speakers, Sound Card, Microphone (for speech input),
Internet connection for certain features
PDF Aloud requires Adobe Reader X or XI or Acrobat Version 9, X or XI
In this section you’ll learn how to:
add user profiles
create a document
set up and use the Alternatives window.
DEMO
If training group - Mention Speech Input requires training where by the person reads set text to the computer. In a training situation this can be difficult so run through the various icons and what they do with a view to them completing the exercises at a later stage.
If training individual – have the Speech Input already trained to your voice.
Open the speech input
Position the microphone - simple wizard for positioning microphone.
Voice training - simple wizard with software able to read set text. Recite into training wizard. Show Pause and Resume.
Using the Speech Input - typing text as you speak, alternative window or correcting in Vista, Windows 7 or 8
Adding Words.
Saving the inputted text or using the text in other applications.