WordQ

WordQ empowers students of all abilities with intelligent word prediction, text-to-speech, and speech-to-text tools, supporting those with learning differences, physical disabilities, or learning English/French. Compatible with Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and Chrome, it integrates seamlessly into classrooms, making reading and writing accessible for everyone.

WordQ’s intuitive design fosters independence and confidence, while school-wide licensing ensures access at school and home. Transform learning environments and improve writing outcomes with WordQ’s proven, inclusive support.

WordQ

Features List

Automatic display of English or French user interface based on system language
State-of-the-art in-context word prediction: Supports both offline and online applications (e.g., Office 365 and Google apps); automatically adapts to your word usage
High quality text-to-speech feedback: Listen to high quality speech to help choose predictions and read aloud as you type to help you catch mistakes. Acapela voices are individually downloaded for flexibility in choosing voices/dialects
Read website text selections: Includes word-by-word highlighting and ability to pause, restart, move a single word at a time backward and forward using arrow keys
Homonym usage examples: See examples of how a close-sounding words are used
Abbreviation-expansion: Use short forms to expand out to phrases
Proofreading mode: Use a unique proofreading strategy alongside word prediction to help you review and refine your writing so that the result sounds like what you had originally intended
Pronunciation exceptions: Customize how unique words are spoken
Exam Mode: Turns off WordQ features that may not be allowed during exams/assessments
PDF viewer/editor: Open PDF documents for accessible reading and writing using all WordQ features; fill in form fields or add your own text boxes; add sticky notes; and mark up text with annotations
ThoughtQ Dynamic Topics: Automatically create a topic list (word bank) of words/phrases on any subject by simply entering a keyword; use this list to influence word prediction and as “thought triggers” to help you search the web more effectively, with less effort and time, while gaining greater knowledge.
Static Topics/Word Banks: Easily create and use static topics (word banks), that consist of a list of words or short phrases that you might use when writing about a topic and influence word prediction accordingly.
Speech recognition: Work alongside of Microsoft Voice Typing (Win 10 or 11; online) or Voice Access (Win 11; offline); you have the choice of typing with the keyboard, using word prediction, or speaking straight into your text
Profanity-free
Online help: Complete user help is available online
Compatible with WordQ 5: Import and use previous WordQ 5 user profiles.

Features

Word Prediction: Based on years of research, WordQ for Chrome boasts our most intelligent word prediction yet. It provides accurate, contextually relevant, word suggestions for students to choose from, in as few as 1.3 keystrokes.
Homonym usage examples: See and hear examples of how a close-sounding words are used.
Speech Feedback: Speech feedback reads what students write aloud to them as they type. This helps them notice mistakes as they draft and reinforcing proper pronunciation for difficult or unfamiliar words.
Proofreading: What students have typed can be read aloud to them when they’ve finished writing. By using both auditory and visual cues, students are more easily able to notice and correct their own mistakes and typos.
Simple Speech Recognition: Built-in simple speech recognition uses Google Voice™️ to offer students a basic, accurate, and easy-to-use voice-to-text dictation option. No training required.
PDF Access: Students can use PDF Access to forms, complete assignments, take tests, annotate, and mark-up PDFs with full access to all of WordQ’s built-in accessibility tools and assistive technologies.
Screen Contrast: The newest addition to WordQ’s accessibility features, the screen contrast tool, allows students to adjust background colour and intensity with ease, helping them to create a comfortable digital reading environment.
ThoughtQ: Integrates dynamic topic lists, helping students research new topics online easily and safely.
Topic List: Create or upload topic lists which will then be prioritized in the word prediction list.
Exam Mode: An accessible area for students who need support during tests; ensuring equity not an advantage.
Custom Vocabulary: Users may add personalized vocabulary which will appear in the prediction list with a usage example.
Vocabulary customization: Add your own words.
Online help: Complete user help is available online.

Features

Automatic display of English or French user interface based on system language
State-of-the-art in-context word prediction: Works seamlessly with popular text editors and word processors
High quality text-to-speech feedback: Listen to high quality speech to help choose predictions and read aloud as you type to help you catch mistakes. Acapela voices are bundled for download providing flexibility in choosing voices/dialects
Read website text selections: Includes word-by-word highlighting and ability to pause, restart, move a single word at a time backward and forward using arrow keys
Homonym usage examples: See examples of how a close-sounding words are used
Abbreviation-expansion: Use short forms to expand out to phrases
Proofreading mode: Use a unique proofreading strategy alongside word prediction to help you review and refine your writing so that the result sounds like what you had originally intended
Pronunciation exceptions: Customize how unique words are spoken
Exam Mode: Turns off WordQ features that may not be allowed during exams/assessments
PDF viewer/editor: Open PDF documents for accessible reading and writing using all WordQ features; fill in form fields or add your own text boxes; add sticky notes; and mark up text with annotations
ThoughtQ Dynamic Topics: Automatically create a topic list (word bank) of words/phrases on any subject by simply entering a keyword; use this list to influence word prediction and as “thought triggers” to help you search the web more effectively, with less effort and time, while gaining greater knowledge.
Static Topics/Word Banks: Easily create and use static topics (word banks), that consist of a list of words or short phrases that you might use when writing about a topic and influence word prediction accordingly.
Profanity-free
Online help: Complete user help is available online

WordQ is an assistive technology tool designed to support reading and writing for individuals facing learning barriers, such as students with learning differences or those acquiring a new language.

This supports the principles of making the individual an active participant in their learning rather than a mere spectator. It features intelligent word prediction, text-to-speech, speech recognition, and proofreading, helping users find and correct mistakes, expand vocabulary, and improve comprehension without judgment or pressure.

WordQ’s approach exemplifies intelligent assistance (IA): it actively supports users in performing tasks, enhancing their abilities and independence, but always keeps the individual in control.

In contrast, artificial intelligence (AI) focuses on creating systems that can mimic or replicate human intelligence, often operating autonomously to solve complex problems, make decisions, or learn from data.

While intelligent assistance like WordQ augments an individual’s capability within defined boundaries, artificial intelligence aims for broader autonomy and adaptability, sometimes functioning independently of direct human input

WordQ is described as intelligent assistance (IA), encouraging active participation and independence in reading and writing, rather than functioning as AI that completes tasks for the user. This approach fosters confidence, self-reliance, and effective communication

WordQ for Windows v6: Windows 10(v22H2) – 11(v24H2), desktop and web applications, PDFs (built-in reader/editor)
WordQ for Windows v5: Windows 10(v22H2) – 11(v23H2), desktop applications, PDFs (built-in reader/editor)
WordQ for macOS v5: macOS 10.13.6 – 15.1, desktop applications, PDFs (built-in reader/editor)
Internet connection required for software activation
ARM-based computers are not supported. WordQ is not currently supported on ARM-based computers running Windows ARM, e.g. Microsoft Surface with Snapdragon processor, or Windows emulation on MacOS with M1-M4 processors

WordQ Overview

WordQ is a user-friendly writing tool that empowers individuals to produce better writing with greater independence and confidence.

It offers ongoing support for people with learning differences, such as dyslexia, physical disabilities, or anyone facing writing barriers.

WordQ also enhances reading and writing instruction for English and French language learners.

1. Position WordQ
2. Select multiple ways
3. Browse word list
4. Use hotkeys for buttons
5. Creative spelling
6. Experiment with spelling
7. Hide word list
8. Use Esc to undo
9. Leave word list in place
10. Proofread

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“If you’re looking for a reading and writing support tool that’s simple-to-use, includes brilliant word prediction, speech feedback in a minimalist user interface, then WordQ could be the ideal tool for your neurodiverse learners.”

Craig Mills, Call Scotland

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