Firefox with Click Speak
- Click Speak is a Firefox web browser add-on. It reads web pages out loud, whether a page, paragraph or sentence.
- It gets built into the program so no copy and pasting is needed.
To download Click Speak: http://clickspeak.clcworld.net
For Windows, Mac and Linux
ReadPlease
- ReadPlease is a program that reads any text pasted into it.
For Windows
Google Calendar
- Google’s online calendar allows you to schedule in classes, meetings and other events, as well as keep a to-do list and notes. Changes are saved automatically.
- You can set it to send text message reminders to your cell phone or email addresses.
Google Notebook
- Google Notebook is like a workbook that you can access from anywhere. Changes are saved automatically.
- You can add links to research, work on school assignments and add notes.
Mozilla Sunbird
- Mozilla Sunbird is a calendar and scheduling program.
- It lets you put in your appointments, classes and schedules and has a to do-list with day, week or month views.
For Windows, Mac and Linux
OpenOffice.org
- OpenOffice has most of the same features as Microsoft Office, but is completely free. It can open Office files and also save them.
- It has spell-check with auto correct, tables to better orgnaize thoughts, a thesaurus and image support.
To download: www.openoffice.org
For Windows, Mac and Linux
TinySpell
- TinySpell is a Windows program that lets you use a spell checker in any Windows application.
- It checks your spelling while you type and underlines misspelled words (like Word, but in very program).
For Windows
Microsoft Reader
- Microsoft Reader is a free, downloadable software application that allows you to read eBooks on Windows-based devices. It maintains the look of the original book (page numbers and graphics), and offers bookmarking and other helpful features.
- There is a growing marketplace of over 60,000 eBook titles.
For Windows
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