Writing
Written output is a primary form of demonstrating understanding for students in classrooms. Writing supports can increase independence and engagement in the writing process, including smartpens, slant boards, and alternative input devices such as keyboards or mice.
Determining the Need
Points to Consider
Student:
- Does the student have physical challenges that interfere with their ability to produce written work?
- What is the student's reading level and comprehension as related to writing expectations?
- Is the student able to organize thoughts, initiate writing and sequence written material?
Environment:
- Are there universal supports available in the environment (program, classroom, building, district) that can first be trialed with the student to determine the need?
- What technology tools are utilized by peers, and would alternative hardware, and software of web-based writing supports be compatible?
- Are there adults available to assist with the implementation of alternative supports?
Task:
- In what areas of written expression does your student need additional support with accessing the curriculum? For example, handwriting, spelling, vocabulary, sentence and paragraph structure, production, text structure, etc.
- What activities have the team prioritized for increased access? For example, copying, test and quizzes, worksheets, essays, etc...
Tool:
- What tools are available to support the student's tasks that require the most support?
- Does the student need to be trained on using this tool?
Inclusive Supports
The items highlighted below are only just a few of the items or accommodations that may be readily accessible or easily put in place in your student's learning environment. Data gathered from using universal/inclusive supports can lead to purposeful and individualized learning accommodations.
Speech-to-Text
Lending Library
Visit our robust AT Trial Lending Library and enter “atwriting" into the search window of the online lending library catalog to see a full list of available resources. We have Big Blu Large-Key Blootooth Keyboards, Apple Pencils and Mini Handheld Wireless Keyboards and more.
