SOLO is a suite of four integrated programs: Read:OutLoud, Draft:Builder, Write:OutLoud, and Co:Writer. These programs can be used together or separately to guide students through the reading and writing process. By creating structured assignments, students can develop reading comprehension strategies in Read:OutLoud, outlining and note-taking skills in Draft:Builder and editing and proofreading skills in Write:OutLoud. Co:Writer can provide word prediction throughout the process for added support.

Presentations

• SOLO: An Overview of the Program - (69:35 min)
• SOLO: Overview of Read:OutLoud, Draft:Builder, Write:OutLoud and Co:Writer - (52:59 min)
• SOLO: I - Using DraftBuilder to Support Outlining and Drafting - (62:17 min)
• SOLO: II - Using ReadOutLoud and DraftBuilder to Support Reading Comprehension - (58:03 min)
• SOLO: III - Using WriteOutLoud and CoWriter to Support Writing, Editing and Publishing - (60:23 min)

Support Materials

• SOLO: Creating a Simple Reading Assignment (Read:OutLoud and Draft:Builder) - (692 Kb PDF)

Demonstrations

• Read:OutLoud SE: Overview of Features (5:42 min)
• Draft:Builder SE: Overview of Features (6:11 min)
• Write:OutLoud SE: Overview of Features (4:14 min)
  
  
• Co:Writer SE: Overview of Features (5:13 min)
• Co:Writer SE: Launching the Program and Creating a New Writer - (4:42 min)
• Co:Writer SE: Adjusting the Writer Settings in Teacher Options - (5:44 min)



• Read:Outloud SE: Using Live and Captured Web Pages - (3:42 min)
• Read:Outloud SE: Creating eText Documents from the Internet - (5:10 min)

Other Resources

• Don Johnston website
• HIAT Assistive Technology Quick Guides (SOLO)