Cale: How to Read the Web with Kurzweil
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Simone and Jaqueline: How to use the Dictionary and Synonym Tool
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Recognition of Work Well Done
As the Kamp came to a close on Day 2, students were awarded Kurzweil Kamp Certificates of Completion. These certificates recognized the students hard work and attention throughout the two days. Proudly showing off their certificates are (left to right) Simone, Chance, and Harmony. Well done, you three!
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Putting Our Kurzweil Knowledge to the Test
At the end of Day 2, the students took on the adult helpers in a rousing game of Kurzweil Jeopardy. Lining up on both sides of the room, the group faced off. Early in the game, the adults attempted to gain control by choosing the more challenging 50 point questions. This strategy was successful for the short term, but after stealing some points, the students surged ahead and it soon became clear that they were the ones in control.
During the final Jeopardy game, students looked to each other for answers. After a few minutes of collaborating, they had to give one group answer. After a few rounds, the students learned that the quiet members of the group often had the correct answer right away!
Despite the adult helpers keen concentration, the students worked together to answer more questions correctly and came out, in the end, victorious. The adult helpers were very gracious, noting that the students really did know the program inside and out – some even knew the answers for both the Macintosh and Windows versions!
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Snapshots
During the Kurzweil Kamp, students worked closely with their adult helpers to learn how to use Kurzweil 3000 to help them with reading and writing. Here, at the Chilliwack Kamp, Alexis and her helper, Mr. Braun, explore the features of version 4 for the Macintosh.
Chilliwack Kampers Alex and Ms. Johnston, watch the Kurzweil 3000 Windows demonstration on how to navigate multi-page documents. Alex, a fan of computer games, had no trouble picking up tips on using Kurzweil 3000 to scan print materials.
Kurzweil 3000 can be used to support students throughout their school career. At the Chilliwack Kurzweil Kamp, James, a secondary school student, worked with his helper Mr. Franson, on finding ways he could use the program in different subject areas.
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“Kamp” Setting
The Chilliwack Kamp setting – a great space at the Kipp Centre! We had room to spread out during the various activities and even had space to enjoy our Kamp snacks…
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Students Test the Adults
Equality for all! Kurzweil Kamp students took charge when it was their turn to test the adults on the material covered on day one.
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Voice Annotations
Phillip and Ben are working on voice annotations. Ben did some great troubleshooting when his Mac initially had problems recording his voice.
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