Latest articles by Carol S. Holzberg
Readiris Pro 16
Many states require districts to retain administrative records for a certain number of years.
Kurzweil 3000
Kurzweil 3000 is a suite of digital tools designed to help students who struggle with reading, writing, study skills, and test-taking.
Review of Kurzweil 3000 Web, V14.21
This suite of digital tools is designed for literacy support and students who struggle with reading, writing, study skills, and test taking.
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Student and Teacher Edition
Although Adobe recently beefed up its free Acrobat Reader, that version still does not allow for PDF creation or text and image editing.
Wrise
If you require particular reading and writing support unavailable with your current Mac word processor, then perhaps AssistiveWare’s new Wrise word processor may be the right choice for you.
Adobe Voice and Office Mix
Project-based learning for K-12 students has received aboost with Adobe Voice and Office Mix, two new storytellingapplications from Adobe and Microsoft.
Microsoft Office for iPad
In late March 2014, Microsoft releasedlong-awaited versions of Office forApple’s iOS platform.
Adobe Creative Cloud
In early summer 2013, Adobe revamped its product line byconverting its desktop applications into a subscription-basedonline experience known as Creative Cloud (CC).
Product Review: Windows 8.1
The Windows 8.1 upgrade brings several fixes and improvement to the Windows 8 icon-based interface.
Texthelp
Read&Write Gold for PC bundles severalelectronic tools in a flexible floatingdesktop toolbar with customizable supporttargeting skills for reading, writing,research, and study.
Office 2013 Professional
Microsoft OfficeStandard2013 andMicrosoft OfficeProfessional2013 are twotools for achieving learninggoals.
Product Review: Office 2013
These suites enable users to create and share written work, spreadsheets, charts, and electronic slideshows more easily than ever before.
Product review: Pixorial
Pixorial is a Web-based movie editor and hosting service with friendly options for tweaking, organizing and sharing clips uploaded from desktops, digital cameras and Webcams.
Pixorial
Pixorial is a movie editor and hosting service withfriendly options for tweaking, organizing, and sharingclips uploaded from desktops, digital cameras, andWebcams.
Apple Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8)
Since 2007, iOS features, apps, and signature manipulations through multi-touch gestures have increasingly appeared in OS X.
LABQUEST 2
Vernier’s new LabQuest 2 handheld data collection interface connects to over 70 optional probes and sensors to support STEM education and motivate self-directed learning.
SNAP&READ
Don Johnston’s new Snap&Read delivers text-to-speech in a simple package that installs as a two-button toolbar floating over any open desktop or laptop application.
