After playing around with Kurzweil, I have decided that it is a pretty unique and definitely valuable tool. The Kurzweil file I created is both a specialized format as well as an alternate format, and a modification to the text. The student that I tutor has good sight reading skills, but has trouble focusing and maintaining attention, which does not help his poor reading comprehension. He also has trouble piecing together the main idea of the story, recalling important details, and sequencing events. I figured, with his following along with the read aloud, he wouldn't need to focus on reading the right words, but instead focus on what the story is mainly about and the important details. I created a sticky note to let him know what he will need to pay attention to, highlighted important details, and embedded comprehension questions within the text. I can't wait to see what he thinks of the program and how effective it can be. Kurzweil also has an iPad app (which we as a class do not have access to -insert sad face-) but I will just have to bring my laptop when I see him.
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