Features & Highlights
Kurzweil 3000 is a powerful way for students who struggle with printed text to access curriculum materials so they can
keep up with assigned reading, learn critical study skills, and successfully complete writing projects and tests independently.
Kurzweil 3000 Version 4.6 for Macintosh includes a simple graphic user interface that appeals to a wide range of students, from
elementary school to college.
The software can access virtually any
document or publication-printed or
electronic. It reads text aloud for
auditory support while a patented
dual-highlighting feature provides
visual reinforcement of on screen text.
Educators and independent research
have demonstrated that Kurzweil 3000
provides important tools that help
students improve their fluency, reading
speed and comprehension. It offers a
powerful way to access curriculum
material for students who struggle with
printed text so they can keep up with
assigned reading, learn critical study
skills, and successfully complete writing
projects and tests independently.
Kurzweil 3000 for Macintosh is designed
specifically for Macintosh computers with
a simple, graphic user interface
that appeals to a wide range of students.
Download the Kurzweil 3000 Macintosh Version Product Sheet
Patented Dual Highlighting
Kurzweil 3000's patented dual highlighting of on screen text improves
students' reading performance by highlighting a sentence, line or phrase in
one color and each word in another color as it is read aloud.
Quick Access to Reference Lookup Tools
One-click access to word support, including recursive dictionaries, synonyms,
syllables and word spelling helps students with decoding and keeps them
actively reading when they reach passages they would otherwise have
difficulty comprehending.
Flexible Writing Tools
As students type, they can use the check-spelling-while-typing and
speak-while-typing features to quickly recognize and correct spelling mistakes.
The audible spell checker and comprehensive Word Prediction feature further
assist students with writing and editing reports, essays and papers independently.
Powerful Study Skills
Students can improve their reading comprehension and retention with tools such
as text highlighting, annotations, Bubble Notes, voice notes, bookmarks and
extraction of outlines or word lists.
Use Bubble Notes for Powerful Instructional Support
Teachers can embed Bubble Notes containing questions and instructions
to assigned reading to help students stay on task and support reading
comprehension.
Read the Web Using Mozilla Firefox
Kurzweil 3000 enhances audible and visual access to web pages with Mozilla
Firefox, opening up the resources of the Internet to all students, while providing
the same reading and reference features that users enjoy within Kurzweil 3000.
Create Audio File with ITunes® Integration
Taking your reading where you want has never been
easier with the Create Audio File feature. You'll have a number of
options for your file conversions, including AAC, Apple Lossless,
or MP3; a choice of reading voice and reading speed; and the option
to save audio files to a folder or to an iTunes playlist for effortless
transfer to your iPod®.
Unique Test-Taking Capabilities
Students can independently complete worksheets, classroom tests or standardized exams
containing circle-the-answer, fill-in-the blanks, true/false, and essay questions within the program.
Access to Electronic Files
Kurzweil 3000 for Macintosh is compatible with most electronic files,
including Microsoft Word, RTF and PDF files (PDF file support only with
Kurzweil 3000 Professional Color and Black and White editions), as well
as the Windows version of Kurzweil 3000 for easy file sharing across
school networks. K3000 Mac v4 will NOT open native AppleWorks
and ClarisWorks files.
Classic Literature CD
Over 1000 electronic texts, including literary classics for adults and
children, reference materials, and historical manuscripts come with
Kurzweil 3000 for Macintosh.
Accurate Display of Graphics and Illustrations with Text
Kurzweil 3000 files retain the original text and graphics of scanned
materials in color or black and white.
Look It Up
One-click access to word support features such as dictionary definitions, synonyms, syllabification, and word spelling helps
students read and write independently.
Word Prediction
Students can type the beginning letters of a word, even with phonetic spelling, see a list of word choices, and then click on
individual words in the list to hear choices before selecting the word they want.
Web License
Kurzweil 3000 for Macintosh Web License Edition allows access to the program from any Internet connected computer with
the client software installed. Roaming User Profiles create a unique learning environment specifically tailored to each
individual's needs for use whenever and wherever they login.
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