Assistive Technology In The Classroom (Second Edition) Chapter 2 Key Points

• Writing is a complex problem-solving activity

• Writing is an iterative process that be broken into various steps            
• Prewriting 
• Drafting
•  Reviewing
•  Editing
•  Sharing

• Helpful tools that help with writing process:            
• Graphic organizers

• Word processing
• Word prediction
•  Text-to-speech
•   Phonetic spelling
• Grammar check
• Digital storytelling

• Technology tools that help with writing process:
• Portable word processor
  

• Braille note takers
  
  
  
  
  
• SmartPens
  
  
  

• Three-pronged training:
• Instruction on the writing process
• Training on specific technology tools
• Training on how to use technology tools