Global AutoCorrect 2

Outline

• Aiding the writing process• Reducing workload• Intelligent, discreet & easy to use

Personal Background

• Dyslexic-Neil Cottrell• Age 15:• Reading speed: 7 years, 3 months• Spelling: 8.5-9 years

• Support and coping strategies• Statement of Special Educational Needs

• Cardiff University• Graduated top of his class in psychology

(2009)

LexAble

• Global AutoCorrect (2009)• Widely recommended through the DSA

• British Dyslexia Association• Young achiever of the year (2010)

• Global AutoCorrect 2 (April 2012)• Intelligent, accurate correction

What a year!

• Team grown from 2 to 7 people.• Cardiff University research findings:

• Global AutoCorrect helps people with dyslexia

• AbilityNet• Technology4Good Accessibility Award

Who is it for?

• Dyslexia/literacy difficulties• Dyspraxia• Visual impairments• RSI• Fatigue• OCD

What is Global AutoCorrect

A tool to help with thecreative process of writing.

Comparison

Global AutoCorrect

The writing process

Fluid and creative

Spell-checker

After work is written

Finishing touches

The Writing Process

• The student• Red underline• Stopping mid-sentence

(Bad strategy!)

• Global AutoCorrect• Fewer red underlines• Focus on content, not spelling

Reducing Workload

Global AutoCorrect drastically reducesthe time required for spell-checking.

Reducing Workload

Pure Spelling Errors

(e.g. phonetic)

Contextual Errors(e.g.

homophones)

Spell-Checker(approve every

time)

Stressed Student!

Reducing Workload

Pure Spelling Errors

(e.g. phonetic)

Contextual Errors(e.g.

homophones)

Spell-Checker(approve every

time)

Happy Student!

(automatic)

So far…

• Aiding the writing process• Less distracted & frustrated by spelling

• Reducing workload• Less time spell-checking

All Programs

• The student

• Copy & paste from word

• Global AutoCorrect• Sits between keyboard and program• Works in all programs-No plugins needed

OneNote / Evernote

WindowsMessenger

Mind-mapping

Google Docs

SPSS(data reports)

Google Calendar(Firefox)

Gmail(Chrome)

Discreet

• The student • Being different• Public areas (lectures, libraries, etc.)

• Global AutoCorrect• Runs in the background• Non-interfering support

Improving Spelling

• The student• Hundreds of spelling mistakes• Which ones to work on?

• Global AutoCorrect• Silently records corrections• Prints most frequent mistakes

Easy to Use

• The student• Stress• Time

One thing to learn-F2Global AutoCorrect

• Instant benefit• Millions of intelligent, accurate AutoCorrections• Straight out of the box

Expanding AutoCorrect lists

Easy to Use

• Intelligent AutoCorrect

• Work with leading phonetic experts• Cutting-edge technology

• For every mistake typed, compare the word’s “relative phonetic distance” to all words in English

• Corrections made only when absolutely certain

One thing to learn: F2

[Demo]

Part of the Solution

• Alongside all other assistive software

• Complementing a spell-checker• Reducing workload

• £109 (VAT relief)

• Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8• (32 and 64-bit compatible)

• Mac version due in Summer 2013!

Feedback

• “Global AutoCorrect is a very useful tool that helps level the playing field for students who struggle with spelling.”

Alastair Veal (Assistive Technology Adviser, Brunel University)

• “Global AutoCorrect is unobtrusive and yet very effective and simple to use.”

Sharon Edwards (DSA Assessor)

• “Global AutoCorrect was extremely simple to use. And it is even more brilliant than my first impression.”

Jenny Smith (Dyslexic Teenager & Co-founder of Jenny’s Wish)

Research Findings

• Cardiff University (Dr Trevor Humby)• Dyslexic participants• Remembered 18% more of what they had

written• 10% more confident in the accuracy of their

answers

AbilityNet

Feedback – Recently!

Just wanted to say this is the best dyslexia product I have.

I don't even know it's there doing its thing most of the time! It means I don't have to worry about writing and I can also check up on where I'm having problems.

I'm just finishing my PhD thesis with it now!

Thanks.

DSA Information Packs

• Quick user guide• DSA justification sheet• Ability Magazine article

• My story

• Choosing, evaluating and using assistive technology

• Published in British Dyslexia Association’s book, “Dyslexia and Useful Technology” (October 2012)

Summary

• Aiding the writing process• Reducing workload• Intelligent, accurate AutoCorrection• Discreet & easy to use