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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #56: Typing Tutors, Part 2

Episode Overview-

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more information, go to www.texthelp.com.

Episode #56 continues an exploration of different ways for students to practice keyboarding skills and keyboard accessibility.

A.T.TIPS In This Episode-

A.T.TIP #92: http://play.typeracer.com

A.T.TIP #93: http://typingweb.com

A.T.TIP #94: Dance Mat Typing

A.T.TIP #95: Instant Messaging for Keyboarding Practice

A.T.TIP #96: Stickers for Keyboard Accessibility

A.T.TIP #97: Tactile Feedback for Keyboards

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #55: Typing Tutors, Part 1

Episode Overview-

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more information, go to www.texthelp.com.

Episode #55 features a discussion about different ways for students to practice keyboarding skills.

The episode also features a free ringtone you can download from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Better Hearing and Speech Month website. You can find that, plus tons of other free resources over at http://asha.org.

A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #49: AutoCorrect in Word

Episode Overview-

Hey everyone,

Episode #49 features a description of how to use the Autocorrect function of Microsoft Word as a way to practice errorless learning.

The episode features a bumper from Jeannette Van Houten, an assistive technology curriculum strategist from New Jersey. I was fortunate enough to meet Jeannette at ATIA 2010 in Orlando.

A.T.TIPS In This Episode-

A.T.TIP #75: Autocorrect in Microsoft Word

Step 1. Click on the Office Button

Step 2. Choose “Word Options”

Step 3. Select “Proofing” and then “AutoCorrect Options”

Step 4. Put the text you want to have replaced in the “Replace” box and the text you want to appear instead in the “With” box.

Screenshot of AutoCorrect Window in Word 2007

AutoCorrect in Word 2007

Or just watch this cool www.woopid.com tutorial I found on YouTube.com:

AutoCorrect in Word 07 Tutorial

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A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and Classroom 2.0

Facebook Fan Page

Twitter.com/attipscast

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

Thanks everyone and happy listening!

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