Hello everyone. This post is meant to give you an overview of the updated Word Prediction functionality that is built into Everway’s Read&Write and OrbitNote software that all WQSB community members have acccess to.
Read&Write now uses the “Co:Writer” word prediction model:
“Co:Writer’s Neuron™ prediction engine follows the natural relationships of ideas and concepts in the brain. Co:Writer’s core word prediction engine is based on several core technologies—Natural Language Processing, Linguistic Word Prediction, Phonetic / Flexible Spelling, and Topic Dictionaries. The best of these technologies are combined using sophisticated algorithms based on real-world writing and trillions of testing scenarios. The result is an elegantly simple-to-use word prediction engine specifically designed to free up ideas so they more naturally flow into writing—helping overcome writer’s block, word recall.“
Word Prediction functions in both English and French. This video outlines the updated Word Prediction functionality and the settings that can be customized individually based on student needs:
From the video, please note the “Flexible Spelling” setting that should be enabled for students needing assistance with phonetic-based Word Prediction:
There is also the option for students to use pre-created “Topic Dictionaries” with Word Prediction:
Students can also create custom Topics from a page or selection of text. For example, if a teacher has a vocabulary list for an assignment, a student can use this to create a custom Topic dictionary which then helps to access these words more easily with Word Prediction. This video demonstrates how to use and create Topics with Word Prediction:
You can learn more about Word Prediction in Read&Write and OrbitNote at the links below:
Additional support for Read&Write and OrbitNote can be found on our website and the links below:
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Lisa or myself,
Stuart Gray