Evaluations



Kurzweil 3000

Publisher: Kurzweil Educational Systems Group

Age group: 8-16 years

Year published: 2000

Curriculum: Cross Curricular

Recommended Price: Licence: Single user, network licence, trial version. In 2001 the network version for use on 20 computers cost approximately 10,000 Euro

Format: Network

System: PC

Min spec to run:

  • 200 MHz or higher Pentium processor
  • 128MB RAM recommended, 120MB hard disk space available
  • CD-Rom
  • Speakers, Fully TWAIN-compatible scanner
  • Windows 98 or newer versions.

SUMMARY
Students and teachers can scan any printed material (text and images from textbooks, etc.) and have it read back to them at a speed comfortable for the reader. The user can choose from a selection of voices installed on the software. It also allow the students to read the Web. When using this software students work independently so it is ideal for a mixed ability group.

Kurzweil 3000 Scan & Read is a reading tool for students and adults who....
  • Are learning how to read or need assistance with their reading
  • Have learning disabilities Have dyslexia
  • Are learning English as a second language (ESL)
  • Have poor vision or need magnification.


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