The University provides the following software on all the Student computers and laptops.
Software Name |
What does it do? |
Who can it help? |
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TextHelp Read and Write |
Text to speech, word prediction, phonetic spell checker, speaking dictionary and scanning facility. |
People who have difficulties with reading or writing and those with Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia. |
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ClaroRead Pro |
Text to speech, homophone spellchecker, creates mp3 recordings from documents, isolating screen ruler with magnification and many screen colour adjustments. |
People who have difficulties reading and writing this software also supports the isolation of text by using a screen ruler. The user is also able to change the screen colours to aid those with sight disabilities. |
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Claro Ideas |
Mind Mapping software. organize thoughts plan assignments, revise. Add images, references and links to pull resources together in one place. |
Helps to organise your thoughts and to build on ideas in a visual way. Can be very helpful for students with limited short-term memory or those with difficulties in sequencing information. |
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Mind View |
Mind Mapping software that transfers your map into a sequential word document. This is a very powerful tool for writing assignments as it enables you to get all your ideas down in a fluid way before transferring it into a sequential document. Can also create Gant Charts, plan time, projects and resources |
Mind Mapping software can help anyone to plan the content of an assignment, take notes, revise or plan a project. After all, not all minds work in a linear process of subheadings and bullet points. MindView is helpful for students with poor short-term memory or difficulties in organising and sequencing information. |
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Glean |
Capture full recordings of lessons and work with the audio taking notes during or after the recording. The software makes recordings of speech a real, tangible thing, by visualizing audio as chunks, phrase-by-phrase. |
Anyone who struggles with notetaking whilst listening to the Lecturer. Also those with limited short-term memory or anxiety regarding their ability to take accurate notes. |
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IOS Accessibility tools |
Interact with your device by voice commands only, magnification, screen colour. |
The IOS Accessibility tool includes speech commands and magnification tools for blind or partially sighted users. |
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Microsoft Ease of Access |
Screen-reader, dictation, magnifier window, screen adjustments. |
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