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Google Apps and Extensions
Here's a nice web class through YouTube on The Best Google Apps and Extensions, by David A. Cox media type="youtube" key="rotExqZIJS0" width="560" height="315"

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=**Google Apps for Special Education - [|link to Google slides presentation]**=

__Voice Recognition Apps__ - several options to choose from. The quality of the recognition will depend upon the amount of bandwidth as well as the processor in your device. A good set of headphones with a built-in mic also improves accuracy of recognition. On a very positive note, there is not training or voice profile required.


 * [|Google Docs voice typing tool]
 * [|dictation.io]
 * [|Dictanote]
 * [|Mic Note]
 * [|Voice Note II]

__Text to Speech Apps and Extensions__ - to support students who require assistance reading digital information.
 * [|Co:Writer]
 * [|Read and Write]
 * [|SpeakIt!]
 * [|Select and Speak]

__Word Prediction__ - spelling support for struggling writers
 * [|Co:Writer]
 * [|Read and Write]

__Typing Practice__
 * [|Type Fu]
 * [|Typing Club]

__Tools for Deaf or Hard of Hearing__
 * [|Google Hangouts] - invite an interpreter into the hangout
 * Google Interpreter

__Tools for Visually Impaired__
 * [|Sunglasses]
 * [|ChromeVox]

__Reading Comprehension Support__
 * [|Cruxlight]
 * Google Dictionary - access by double clicking any word
 * [|TL:DR]
 * [|Readability]

__Attention/Productivity__
 * [|StayFocused]
 * [|Evernote Web Clipper]
 * [|Add Tasks To Do It (Tomorrow)]

__Current Events__
 * [|Newsela]
 * [|Dogo News]

__Switch Accessible Apps__
 * [|Sensory App House]