Kurzweil 3000
The-Go-To-Literacy-Tool for Building Reading, Writing, and Study Skills.
Overview
Kurzweil 3000 is an assistive technology, text-to-speech, learning tool that supports the concept of Universal Design for Learning with a suite of powerful reading, writing, test-taking, and study skills tools that makes curriculum accessible to all students. It is particularly appropriate for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, and for English Language Learners (ELL).
✨ Key Features
- Text-to-speech in over 30 languages
- Customizable reading rate and presentation
- OpenDyslexic font and text magnification
- Graphic organizers and brainstorming tools
- Word prediction and spell check
- Translation tools
- OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to convert scanned text to digital text
- Note-taking and highlighting tools
- Vocabulary building tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Comprehensive suite of integrated literacy tools
- Strong focus on study skills and test-taking features
- Robust OCR capabilities
Unique Value: Provides a single, integrated platform for reading, writing, and study skills support, catering to a wide range of learning needs.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Improving reading comprehension and fluency for students with learning disabilities.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who primarily need a simple screen reader without comprehensive study tools.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more comprehensive set of features, particularly for study skills and test preparation, compared to some simpler text-to-speech tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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