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)e Didatticainclusiva.loescher.it (Italian) texts for learning foreign languages dedicated to people with Special Educational Needs
CmapTools A program for creating and sharing concept maps
Coogle Highly intuitive tool for creating maps.
MiMind Map creation software and apps. Its strength is the great modifiability of its contents.
Mind42 Free software for creating mind maps enhanced with images, notes and links.
MindMaple An instant and versatile mind mapping software
Mindmeister Create mind maps and convert them into presentations
Mindomo Downloadable software for creating concept maps and other types of maps. You can edit the proposed templates
MindNode For visual brainstorming, note-taking, capturing, organising, stylising and sharing ideas
Miro Digital notice board for making maps, timelines, calendars and other graphics for organising information
SketchBoard Shareable interactive whiteboard that allows you to create various types of maps and diagrams, also by hand
Mapchart Website for the creation of customisable geographical maps
MyHistro Website for the creation of interactive and geo-localised timelines
Thinglink This site allows you to create interactive images. By clicking on an icon located on the image, you can listen to an audio, see a photo, open a link to a map or read a text.
Timeline For the creation of interactive timelines in which explanations and captions can be inserted
Vue - Visual Understanding Environment Allows the creation of concept maps in a very simple and intuitive way.
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