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The AlphaSmart 300 is a lightweight portable word processing device that allows students to write there work on a normal QWERTY keyboard and then transfers the text to a computer for printing. The AlphaSmart system is most useful for students who
 * Need support spelling
 * Struggle talking notes
 * Have fine motor difficulties
 * Become frustrated with pencil and paper activities
 * Have arthritis
 * Have sensory processing disorders

Once the student has finished their piece of work they attach the AlphaSmart to a computer, the work that the student has done will appear in a word document allowing easy printing and editing. This system is fantastic to enhance the learning of students with literacy difficulties and could be used in all school settings.

Attached is a Youtube video outlining many of the AlphaSmart 3000’s functions, and how it is used.

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