Technology to fit your task

What do you need to do as part of your university learning, and is there a tool that can help you do it? There are different tools you can use for specific tasks. This matrix helps you match the task to the tools.

Tasks to tools

Writing	Reading	Organisation	Memory	Listening	Maths
Word processing Spell checking	Optical character recognition	Free-form databases	Free-form databases	Variable speech control recorders	Talking calculators
Outlining or brainstorming visual mapping software	Personal data managers	Variable speech control recorders	Variable speech control recorders	Listening aids	Electronic maths worksheets
Abbreviations expander	Listening aids	Appointment book with colour coding	Listening aids	Laptop computer for taking notes
Speech or voice recognition software	Electronic and audio books	Index cards
Speech synthesis	Books on tape	Coloured folders and index tabs
Optical character recognition	Screen readers	Beepers or buzzers
Dictionary	Changes in text size, spacing, background colour	Graphic organiser worksheets
Alternate keyboard	Reading pen	Electronic organiser
Multimedia software

Adapted from (Raskind and Scott 1993, p. 243) and LD OnLine (adapted and reproduced with permission from Al-Mahmood's (forthcoming) chapter 'Assistive Technology and LD'.

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