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Freedom
Scientific LSG Presents
The
WYNNing Word WYNNing
Word
May,
2006
Educators Excited
About Our New WYNN 5.0™ Software
"WYNN 5.0 is multi-sensory
technology that customizes content for specific learning styles
and challenges,” said Elaine Huot, M.Ed.,
Success Stream Learning, Educational Consultant and Language Specialist.
“Using WYNN 5.0, students can now broaden their resource
base to better use material from the Web. Using the WebMasking
tool and other study supports, my students access a broad range
of material that is presented to them in a way they can focus
and comprehend. Text is highlighted and can be read to them at
their own pace, allowing students the time they need to process
the content. Struggling students are no longer limited
to using only their text books."
WYNN 5.0 brings unprecedented advancements in the delivery
of a Web-based content to individuals who struggle to read.
This first-of-its-kind product helps special education
students read Internet content using interactive tools
proven to enhance successful learning in a Web-based environment.
WYNN 5.0 doesn't merely superimpose "floating" tool
bars; it fully integrates all the support of our award
winning tools into the Internet, creating a clean and uncluttered
page which enables a student to more successfully
manipulate reading materials.
Motivating New Features in WYNN 5.0
Web Totally Redesigned
WYNN’s Web browsing module has been completely
redesigned to support the latest innovations in Web pages. Students
doing research need to have access to a multitude of cutting-edge
Web sites. WYNN’s new Web browsing module gives
that access, with more features than ever before! Below
are some of the new features.
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Highlight Web pages – WYNN is the
first literacy software program to provide highlighting of text
on a Web page. As a user reads a Web page, they can select various
highlighter colors available in WYNN to mark key topics and
ideas. This makes finding and retaining information easier.
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Extract highlighted text from Web page
– Students can extract the highlighted text and transfer
it to a separate WYNN document with one click of the mouse.
The student then has all the information he needs, and only
that information, in one easy-to-access document.
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Extract selected text, or all text on a Web page
– In addition to extracting highlighted text, users can
extract any text selected with the mouse or all text on a Web
page. WYNN copies all the text the user has selected on a Web
page, opens a WYNN document, and pastes the text into the WYNN
document. This is all done in one easy click of a mouse button.
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More WebMasking options – WYNN’s
patented WebMasking feature can now mask by line, sentence,
or paragraph.
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More Web spotlighting options – WYNN’s
Web spotlight can now track by word, line, sentence, or paragraph.
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Updated Web toolbar – The new toolbar
includes a Dictionary, Highlight, and Extract button; all buttons
are in one toolbar.
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Favorites and History on left sidebar for easier
navigation – Users can store their favorite Web
pages and view their history in WYNN’s easy-to-find left
NavBar. This retains the look and feel of standard
Web browsers.
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Compatible with WebCT and other educational courseware
systems and portals - The ability to integrate with
WebCT-enabled school sites allows students and teachers to utilize
WYNN 's many features with their Web site courses. Better teaching,
better learning!
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Compatible with Flash and Java Applets
– WYNN works seamlessly with the latest Web-based application
technologies, including Flash and Java Applets.
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Reads Internet e-mail – Users will
enjoy using WYNN to read their e-mail. WYNN now reads the contents
of Internet e-mail messages.
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Talking online forms completion –
With one click of a button, WYNN assists users in completing
online forms by speaking the content of the form.
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Easy PDF reading – Direct, one-click
conversion of PDF Web pages to WYNN.
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Customize how many Web documents can be open
– Eliminates confusion. Teachers can specify how many
pages a students can open while using the Internet.
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Pop-up blocker built in – WYNN blocks
annoying pop-up advertisements while the user is viewing Web
pages. Users can focus on the information they want to read
without distractions.
Easier File Navigation
WYNN 5.0 uses an innovative left side navigation bar
for navigating among open files. This “NavBar” makes
switching from one document to another exceptionally easy.
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The NavBar shows all open documents
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Single click to switch to any open document--no menus needed
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Document types are grouped together for easier reference
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Right-click to read the document name
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Right-click to close any open document, including Web pages,
WYNN pages, or others.
Speech Updated
WYNN 5.0 contains a completely redesigned speech interface,
enhancing speech compatibility.
Printing Enhancements
WYNN 5.0 has enhanced the number of printing options.
 Want
more information about WYNN 5.0?
To receive a free PowerPoint presentation of
Using WYNN 5, contact us and we will e-mail it to you.
Please stop by Booth
3619 at NECC
in San Diego, California, from July 5 - July 7, 2006, to learn more
about WYNN 5.0.
Join the session, Eliminating
Readers and Scribes for Assessment through Technology to discover
how two districts have met their goal of fostering student independence
by providing assessments via the computer.
 VOTE-
VOTE- VOTE for 2006 eSN Readers' Choice Awards
WYNN has been nominated in the following categories:
- Reading Comprehension Younger Readers
- Reading Comprehension Older Readers
- English as a Second Language Younger Readers
- English as a Second Language Older Readers
Voting will take place in June for Reading
Curriculum Software
In June, please go to eSchoolNews.com for more information.
Take a look at our Go-to Meeting option!
 Do
you and your colleagues want to start using WYNN this fall? Do you
have basic knowledge of WYNN but would like some training on a specific
aspect of the program? A Go-toMeeting training session will allow
you to "hit the ground running" when your students arrive
for the new school year. Let us schedule a training session to meet
your needs. If you are interested in a Go-to-Meeting, please
contact us. Don't miss this opportunity!
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