[SENco-forum] AlphaSmarts/exam access

Hi Philippa

I've been out of the list for a while but read the archives on the webs site
so saw your question for me.

I'm afraid I can't give you a simple answer and would agree with other
people's comments that you really need to discuss it with the exam boards
directly.  It seems to be a bit of a grey area.  Some people seem have used
them as they are, others have used them but with Co:Writer and the spell
checker deactivated (although to paraphrase Sharon's analogy that's a bit
like giving someone a wheelchair but with the wheels taken off).

Glad the Neos with Co:Writer are working for you though.

If anyone is interested we are offering free online training on how to get
the best out of Co:Writer on the Neo, how to use Topic Dictionaries,
download new ones from the Don Johnston web site and create new ones
yourself.  It's completely free all you need is a computer with Broadband
connection and speakers.  If anyone wants details contact me directly.

Jamie

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> [mailto:senco-forum-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk]On Behalf Of Paul and
> Philippa Bodien
> Sent: 15 May 2007 18:48
> To: senco forum
> Subject: [senco-forum] AlphaSmarts
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> We purchased 2 AlphaSmarts last January to trial with the word prediction
> software Co:Writer - and three Y5 boys have been using them.  All three have
> responded brilliantly.  Class teachers, TAs and parents report a significant
> boost in confidence, productivity, quality of and enjoyment in their written
> work.  It is quite inspiring!
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> It was the correspondence on the forum that led me to think of trying these
> machines, so a big thank you to the contributors who advised their use.
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> We have some questions... have students been allowed to use their
> AlphaSmarts in test situations?  SATs?  GCSEs? etc..  If so, what text
> formatting restrictions applied?  Are there any other guidelines?  All
> replies gratefully received.  Jamie, are you out there?
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> Philippa
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