Online-resources for inclusive learning

On this page you can find a collection of online resources for inclusive learning by Martha C. Jiménez, expert in Language Learning (CEdAL-ELICOM).

Audio books, podcasts, radio and other online language learning resources by language and type are available on the dedicated Multilingual Centre page.

Claro Software offers speech synthesis, word prediction, spelling revision and switch access

DITRES Study software in several languages (description in Spanish). It offers the possibility of reading and studying in several languages: English, French, Arabic, German, Italian, Spanish, etc., as the programme voices perform the same functions in 30 languages (for a fee)

Intelligent Speaker Extension for internet browsers that allows you to listen to the text of a web page. The free version has limitations

Natural readers Lets you convert text to audio files

SodelsCot Estandar Allows you to listen to written texts in the two available languages: English and Spanish

Text to speech Lets you convert text into a downloadable audio file

Vocaroo Online voice recorder that allows you to download the audio file in mp3 format or share it via QR code

Voice Dream Reader iPhone application for reading texts and E-Books, which allows you to display text on the screen and turn it into text to listen to.

Bibisco Web-app useful for writing a story or a novel. It allows you to organise the text into chapters and scenes, create the structure of the novel, analyse the distribution of the characters in the various chapters... all this with a choice of languages

Online OCR Website that allows you to convert pdf files or images into text files, which then become editable

Read Write Think Website with lots of materials for students to create such as personalised charts, maps to facilitate writing

Speechnotes Online notepad that allows you to write or dictate text with voice recognition in various languages

Voice dictation A speech synthesis tool for writing digital text under dictation

SIMCAA A free web application for creating texts and tables in Augmentative Communication. In particular, it is possible to share, reuse, exchange and write with several hands

Specialmente.loescher.it (Link esterno)Didatticainclusiva.loescher.it (Italian) texts for learning foreign languages ​​dedicated to people with Special Educational Needs

CmapTools Un programma che permette di creare e condividere mappe concettuali

Coggle Strumento estremamente intuitivo per la creazione di mappe.

MiMind Software e app per la creazione di mappe. Il suo punto di forza è la grande modificabilità dei contenuti.

Mind42 Software gratuito per la realizzazione di mappe mentali aumentate grazie all’inserimento di immagini, note e link.

MindMaple Un software per realizzare mappe mentali in modo immediato e versatile

Mindmeister Crea mappe mentali convertibili in presentazioni

Mindomo Software scaricabile per la creazione di mappe concettuali ed altri tipi di mappe. È possibile modificare modelli proposti

MindNode Per fare brainstorming visivo, prendere appunti, catturare, organizzare, stilizzare e condividere le idee

Miro Bacheca digitale per realizzare mappe, linee del tempo, calendari ed altre grafiche per l’organizzazione di informazioni

SketchBoard Lavagna interattiva condivisibile che permette di creare anche a mano diversi tipi di mappe e di diagrammi

Mapchart Sito web per la creazione di mappe geografiche personalizzabili

Thinglink Questo sito permette di creare immagini interattive. Cliccando su un’icona posizionata sull’immagine è possibile ascoltare un audio, vedere una foto, aprire il link ad una cartina geografica oppure leggere un testo.

Timeline Per la creazione di linee del tempo interattive in cui è possibile inserire spiegazioni e didascalie

Vue - Visual Understanding Environment Permette la realizzazione di mappe concettuali in modo molto semplice e intuitivo.

Language Guide Archive of interactive images useful for memorising vocabulary and improving pronunciation

My Free Bingo Cards Customisable bingo cards. It allows you to use words instead of the classic numbers

Pixton Creating comic stories to improve the foreign language or to put Propp's functions into practice in a creative way

Quizlet Interactive boards, for listening, writing, memorising, testing, also in shuffle mode

10 dita - NVDA Allows you to learn how to use the computer keyboard correctly. Particularly recommended for pupils with SLD, visually impaired and blind people

CTS - Crea Test Studio Allows you to create a questionnaire (questions-answers) on the material studied and to create customised forms. Concept maps can be created on-line or off-line

Dyseggxia A game app for smartphones that helps children with dyslexia to overcome their problems with reading and writing in Spanish through a series of games and activities

Hinative To learn authentically and interact with a native speaker

Insert Learning Guides students through the analysis of a web page as it is edited by highlighting parts of the text and inserting notes, insights and questions

MyStudyPlanner Free study planner

ReadWorks To enhance text comprehension.

Screencast-O-matic A software for recording what you see on your screen; it offers functions for recording video tutorials, online lessons, demonstrations and much more.

Seleggo Free service that provides a compensatory tool for dyslexic students, with the possibility of customisation

Tobi Lernprogramm To learn to read and write in German. For primary school, but also useful for those with learning difficulties

Convertitori di Materialididattici.org Tools to transform files from one type of output to another

LeggiXme Useful for the study method, i.e. for developing the ability to analyse and summarise a text, including the final creation of a concept map

LeggiXme Junior A version for primary school children that allows them to enrich texts with images and organise texts 'to be seen'

Popplet A simple way to visualise ideas. Capture, organise, collaborate.

Book Creator Simple tool for creating digital books, also in shared mode. Each e-book produced can then be shared

EPub Editor With an account on this site, you can write multimedia and interactive e-books that can be used on tablets, computers and smartphones, even collaboratively

Ice Cream Apps Pack of free software that allows you to edit PDFs and videos, record your screen, create e-books and slides