Scan-A-Word vs Step Scanning Usage & Stats
This large-print, early academic program is for beginning to advanced letter users using switch-assisted input. It uses an errorless learning method. Scan-A-Word works on identification, spelling, & word recognition (for reading).
Scaffolding (as much help as needed but as little as possible) is embedded so as to help those with significant cognitive challenges.
This program is designed for you to easily enter lists of spelling words/phrases for the learner to practice and be tested on.
WordLists consisting of hundreds of words/sounds/pictures are available from the developer's website at no charge.
Scan-A-Word has built-in scanning capabilities, as well as special feedback for blind learners.
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Step Scanning - Eight Lessons to Get There - is designed to teach the single switch user the concept of two switch step scanning. It is designed for single switch cause & effect users that are ready to move to the next level. The program is comprised of various activities grouped into 8 lessons. The activities are in the form of fun filled graphical games where the lesson concepts are embedded. The activities are purely graphical and do not require any reading ability.
Lesson 1 - Single Switch Cause & Effect (A pre-requisite)
Lesson 2 - Cause & Effect with Two Switches
Lesson 3 - Interaction between Two Switches
Lesson 4 - Step & Select Introduced
Lesson 5 - Errorless Step Scanning
Lesson 6 - Go Get It - Errorless Step Scanning
Lesson 7 - Purposeful Step Scanning
Lesson 8 - Step Scanning Matching Activity
Each lesson moves the student a step closer to achieving step scanning.
The concepts used in this app are based on the methods and concepts depicted in the book and CD Two Switches to Success written by Linda J. Burkhart. For more information on the book Two Switches to Success, visit www.Lburkhart.com.
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Scan-A-Word VS. 
Step ScanningDecember 17, 2024