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Kurzweil 3000Kurzweil 3000
Presentation byDebbie BrownUMUC – EDTC 640
What is Kurzweil 3000?What is Kurzweil 3000?
Research-based softwareAssistive technology deviceComprehensive learning
software solutionText reader
Who needs Kurzweil?Who needs Kurzweil?
The blind or visually impairedSpecial needs studentsLearners with dyslexiaLearners with ADDEnglish Language Learners
Kurzweil 3000 HighlightsKurzweil 3000 HighlightsSupports Universal Design for
Learning (UDL)Support for Response to
Intervention (RtI) tiers of instruction
Differentiation of instructionAccess to all major digital file
formats and print
Iowa Text Reader Study Iowa Text Reader Study 2006-20072006-200727 special ed students27 week longtitudinal studyTTS software – Kurzweil 3000Surveys
Iowa Survey - studentsIowa Survey - students
90% - easy to learn85% - helped with homework95% - reading help75% - stayed on task95% - understood textbooks80% - worked independently
Iowa Survey - teachersIowa Survey - teachers
88% - liked using the Kurzweil75% - easy to implement100% - helped students read100% - made students work
independently75% - improved interest in
knowledge
Types of ProductsTypes of Products• Professional Color
• Documents scanned in color or B&W• One button scanning• Zone editing• Edit underlying text• Open as PDF (OS X only)
Products cont’dProducts cont’d
• Professional Black & White• Same features as Professional Color but
documents scanned in B&W only
LearnStation Same learning tools as the Professional
products Scanned documents can be opened
through Kurzweil Professional or other document format.
Network EditionNetwork Edition
Use of any network computerTrack student usage and
progressControl number of licenses in useRemote License-to-Go feature
Web License EditionWeb License EditionNot managed by school’s networkCambium Learning TechnologiesInstallation on any computerPortability
Benefits of Web License Benefits of Web License EditionEditionAll users
Teachers, Specialist, Curriculum Directors and Superintendents
Building and District IT Administrators
Benefits of using KurzweilBenefits of using Kurzweil
English Language Learners (ELL) Tailored to meet specific needs Learn through text interaction Access to academic experiences
Benefits cont’dBenefits cont’dLearning experiencesCollaboration between ELL
teachersTeaches language and contentSupports low-anxiety situationsVocabulary enrichment
Ideal classroom Ideal classroom AccommodationAccommodationAccess to any curriculumIncreased reading fluencyStudy skillsDecoding supportWriting and self-editing toolsIndependent test-taking
Kurzweil SuccessKurzweil Success“Without the use of Kurzweil 3000,many of my students with learning
disabilities would never have dreamtof going to college. With Kurzweil
3000, they have the means toachieve their full potential.”
Cindy Sherman Teacher
PricingPricing
Kurzweil 3000 for Windows List Price
Learnstation – Standalone $395
Professional Black & White – Standalone
$1,095
Professional Color – Standalone
$1,495
ResourcesResources Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from
http://www.kurzweiledu.com/files/v12/Kurzweil%203000%20for%20Windows%20V12.01%20%20Reference%20Guide.pdf
Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.kurzweiledu.com/default.html
Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.kurzweiledu.com/how_to_videos.html
Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.kurzweiledu.com/new_kurz2.html
Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.kurzweiledu.com/files/Cindy_Sherman-jason.pdf
Kurzweil 3000 for Windows Tutorial. Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.butler.edu/disability/websnap/downloads/Kurzweil_3000_v11/K3000_Documentation/Kurzweil_3000_Tutorial.pdf
MCPS Special Education at a Glance 2009-2010. Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/regulatoryaccountability/SpEdGlance/currentyear/SPAAG2010.pdf
Montgomery County Public Schools (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/about/
Resources cont’dResources cont’d Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from
http://www.kurzweiledu.com/files/pdf/Iowa%20Text%20Reader%20Study%20Final%20Report.pdf
Kurzweil Educational Systems (2011). Retrieved March 21, 2011 from http://www.kurzweiledu.com/files/K3000%20ELL%20Research.pdf
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