Using Word Q and Speak Q

A presentation created by: Craig Beckett SLRC/UCDSB

Question?

• What is Word Q?

• WordQ is a software program that works with other programs to help you write

• Word Q suggests words for you to use and provides spoken feedback

Why use Word Q?• Benefits:

– Word Q uses cues to help writers to compose sentences and paragraphs.

– Similar to the predictive text of a

cellular telephone, Word Q predicts a list of words from a few keystrokes.

– The software echoes a person’s typing giving immediate feedback.

– Works directly within any

standard application (Word, Inspiration, Internet Explorer etc).

Word Q

• A brief example…

When can you best use Word Q?

When you are note-taking, especially if you have messy hand-writing

When you need help with spelling, proofreading, and editing

Anytime you use a computer

Let’s use Word Q

• Question 1:• If you could visit anywhere in the world, which

place would you visit? Explain why.

Let’s use Word Q

• Question 2:– What was your favorite junk food as a child

explain why.