What is IntoWords?

IntoWords is an innovative educational tool designed to support students in their reading and writing tasks. It leverages advanced text-to-speech and speech-to-text technologies to assist learners in overcoming language barriers. The platform is particularly beneficial for students with dyslexia, language processing disorders, or those learning a new language. By providing real-time feedback and support, IntoWords helps students improve their literacy skills and gain confidence in their abilities.

One of the standout aspects of IntoWords is its intuitive interface, which makes it easy for students to navigate and use. The tool offers a range of functionalities, including word prediction, spell checking, and translation services. These features enable students to write more accurately and efficiently, reducing the cognitive load associated with writing tasks. Additionally, the text-to-speech function allows students to hear their written work read aloud, which can aid in identifying errors and improving comprehension.

In schools, IntoWords is typically implemented as part of a broader strategy to support inclusive education. Teachers can integrate the tool into their lesson plans, providing students with personalized support tailored to their individual needs. The platform can be used across various subjects, making it a versatile addition to the classroom. Training sessions and resources are often provided to ensure that both educators and students can make the most of the tool's capabilities, fostering a more supportive and effective learning environment.


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Pedagogy

Certified by Education Alliance Finland, 01/2018

EAF Evaluation is an academically-backed approach to evaluating the pedagogical design of a product. EAF evaluators assess the product using criteria that covers the most essential pedagogical aspects in the learning experience.

Passive

Active

Students need to take an active role by writing texts or carefully following the text which they’ve turned into speech.

Rehearse

Construct

Students learn through repetition, strengthening their reading routine in a very student-centered way, because all audible content is either chosen by them or written by them.

Linear

Non-linear/Creative

The learning path is unique to every user, but linear in a way that learning happens only through diligent repetition.

Individual

Collaborative

All activities are completed individually. The solution gives the learner full autonomy to decide how they want to explore the content.

Learning goals

Certified by Education Alliance Finland

The supported learning goals are identified by mapping the product against the selected reference curriculum and soft skills definitions most relevant for the 21st century.

Learning to process texts and written content.
Practicing phonics-based decoding of words.
Practicing spelling and grammar.
Producing own written content and textual representations.
Use visual memory to read and write high-frequency words ("sight words").
Practicing to express own thoughts and feelings
Enabling the growth of positive self-image
Supporting student to build their own linguistic and cultural identity
Creating requirements for creative thinking
Practicing to take responsibility of one's own learning

Practicing to find ways of working that are best for oneself

Using technology resources for problem solving

Using technology for interaction and collaboration

Learning to acquire, modify and produce information in different forms

Learning to understand and interpret diverse types of texts, from vernacular to academic

Using technology as a part of explorative and creative process

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