WYNN = What You Need Now
WYNN Wizard (with OCR scanning capability)WYNN Reader (without OCR scanning capability)
Description: An all-in-one, speech-to-text, reading, word processing, and studying tool.
- Text-to-speech word processor highlights text as it is spoken. Speech can be shut off.
- Built-in pronunciation dictionary can correct the pronunciation of words.
- Visual presentation can be extensively modified by changing word and line spacing; text size, font, margins, and colors; background colors; and masking of text or distracting material.
- WebFocus feature masks distracting visual clutter in text and graphics, and aids the reader to focus on important information.
- Includes talking email and email address list. Has numerous standard email features while maintaining a bimodal approach and visual customization.
- Outline mode allows text to automatically enter in outline format.
- Word Prediction helps students by suggesting words during writing exercises.
- Offers a choice of either standard or basic (simplified definitions) dictionaries.
- Contains a recursive dictionary where users can look up a word within the definition or the synonym list.
- A "Broadcast" setting allows a teacher to send a document to numerous students. The teacher may select specific settings for multiple students.
- Scanned-in pages can be viewed in text or in the original page layout and color.
- Writing tools include a find-and-replace feature, a spell-checker, and a built-in, speech-to-text, dictionary, and thesaurus.
- For testing purposes, students can be locked out of the writing tools.
- A highlighter tool allows highlighted text to be transformed into study lists and bookmarks.
- Both written and spoken notes can be inserted into text. (Microphone for voice annotations is shipped with the program CD.)
- Works with a scanner and OCR (optical character recognition) to scan documents that can then be read aloud or edited.
- OCR correction feature allows users to correct any errors that may occur during scanning.
- Text may be imported from the Internet or other sources.
- Easy-to-use rotating toolbars with intuitive icons provide all functions-no need to use menus. (Documents created in WYNN Wizard can be used with WYNN Reader.)
Level: Suitable for all ages
Purpose: WYNN helps Learning Disabled students learn by transforming printed text into understandable text:
- Comprehension and self-correction are enhanced with text-to-speech technology.
- Reading difficulties can be greatly reduced through modification of text presentation.
- Scanned text can be read from books and other sources, so students can study independently.
- Vocabulary skills can increase with use of the dictionary and thesaurus.
- Independent verbal testing can be done using the speech-to-text and voice-note features.
- Study skills can be expanded and strengthened.
Platform: Windows platform CD-ROM; Network version also available; Macintosh compatible with use of Virtual PC software
Statewide Site License: Special Technology Pricing
Manufacturer: (Orders may be placed directly from manufacturer)
Freedom Scientific
Learning Systems Group
480 South California Avenue
Suite 201
Palo Alto, CA 94306-1609
Phone: 888.223.3344
Fax: 650.475.1067
www.freedomscientific.com/LSG/products/wynn.asp