Technology Resources

The Learning and Writing Center offers many different technology resources for use by students. Several computer stations are available for use in the Learning and Writing Center during business hours. In addition, Laptops are available when the other workstations are in use. All of the computers in the Learning and Writing Center come with Microsoft Office 2007 software installed. There are also other programs installed on certain computers or available on disk, including:

• Inspiration (software for organizing information graphically)
• MathType (for inserting mathematical equations into documents)
• MATLab
• Differential Equation Tools
• Foundation Course in Spanish
• The Art of Public Speaking
• Power Learning: Supercharge Your Study Time
• Assistive technology software (see below)

The Learning and Writing Center also has Alpha-smarts available for checkout. These can be used for typing papers, taking notes, and other forms of word processing.

Assistive Technologies:

The Learning and Writing Center has several software programs installed on certain computers to help them with certain learning or other needs. These software titles include:

• Dragon Naturally Speaking. This program is used to convert spoken words into text on the screen. For more information on using Dragon Naturally speaking, click here.
• Ultimate Speed Reader. This program is used to help improve reading speed and comprehension. For more information on using Ultimate Speed Reader, click here.
• JAWS and MAGic. These programs are specially designed to help students with visual impairments. JAWS is a utility that reads screen elements aloud, and MAGic is a program for magnifying items on the screen. For more information on using JAWS and MAGic, click here.