“My Study Bar integrates mind mapping software (using Xmind) and text-to-speech software (using Balabolka). Word prediction software, a typing tutor, screen colour changer and a magnifier are all integrated into one handy portable set of tools. Yes - you really can put My Study Bar onto a USB stick and take it around with you! It is very helpful to international students and students unable to access the DSA support. We hope My Study Bar will continue to play a big role in improving accessibility for all!”
— Atif Choudhury, Senior DNA TrainerReplace with project title
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My Study Bar
My Study Bar is free assistive technology software for PCs, designed by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) in order to assist individuals with individual impairments, dyslexia and other reading and writing difficulties. The My Study Bar tools are designed to support the complete study cycle from research, planning and structuring, to getting across a written or spoken message. The toolbar has 6 sections with drop down menus for each, enabling flexible and independent learning.
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- BalabolkaText-To-Speech (TTS) program
- Cam StudioRecord all screen and audio activity
- Camtasia for WindowsScreen-recording tool
- Drop Box Your life's work, wherever you are
- Dragon for Phones You talk, it types
- EvernoteHelp with remembering things
- Free Mind Premier mind-mapping software
- Mindmeister Mind mapping program
- MaharaePortfolio system
- My Study BarComprehensive learning support
- Natural ReaderText-To-Speech (TTS) program
- Open OfficeOpen-source office software suite
- PreziCloud-based presentation software
- QuickTime for AppleMultimedia framework
- Xmind Cool mind-mapping software
- ZoteroPowerful research tool