Motor Aspects of Writing
The process of writing consists of two features which are the composition of written material and the motor aspects of writing. While the composition of written material involves thinking, planning, and editing, the motor aspects of writing involves more physical abilities such as handwriting and keyboarding skills.
Low Tech Tools
Pencil Grips: Pencil grips are a very low tech tool that you place on a pencil to make it easier for students to hold. They help children who are unable to grasp a pencil correctly.
Slant Boards: Slant boards are boards that are used to give children the correct angle when writing. Often children are unable to write on a flat desk surface. This is when a child would use a slant board to raise the surface and give them an angle.
Mid Tech Tools
Talking dictionary: A talking dictionary is a great mid tech tool that will speak the definition of a word along with the correct way to say it. Children can type in the words and press play!
Label makers: Label makers are great for children who are unable to write words. They can type it up on the label maker and print it out right there! They can use it to complete worksheets and other assignments that make children write. |
High Tech Tools
Computers: Computers in general are considered a high tech tool but they are also considered a way to help the motor aspects of writing. When children have difficulty writing a computer could help them with the process by allowing them to type. Typing allows children who do not have the fine motor skills to write to relay their message to others.
Alternative Keyboards: Alternative keyboards are a great high tech tool for children of all ages. They allow children to type without using the everyday keyboard. The regular keyboard is often very confusing to people and sometimes it is very difficult to use. You can use alternative keyboards and make it easier on students to type!
Resources:
Dell, D. Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Second. Boston: Pearson, 2012. Print.
Sousa, D. How The Special Needs Brain Learns . Second. Califorina: Corwin Press, 2007. Print.
http://www.nlmusd.k12.ca.us/Page/10427
Dell, D. Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Second. Boston: Pearson, 2012. Print.
Sousa, D. How The Special Needs Brain Learns . Second. Califorina: Corwin Press, 2007. Print.
http://www.nlmusd.k12.ca.us/Page/10427