Presented by Accessibility Services Johnson amp Wales University Objective to provide information on the key features their functionality and potential applications of the readampwrite gold program for students faculty and staff ID: 771255
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Presented by Accessibility Services, Johnson & Wales University
Objective: to provide information on the key features, their functionality, and potential applications of the read&write gold program for students, faculty, and staff.
Supports ANYONE who would like to improve their reading and writing skills! And Meets the Needs of Diverse Student Populations! Students who want to boost reading and writing confidence Students with learning differences, such as dyslexia Students who are non-native English Language Students
Literacy Software read&write b enefits : Improves reading fluency and comprehension Facilitates research, writing, studying, and test taking Integrates with mainstream applications
Literacy Software read&write features include : Teachable word prediction, phonetic spell checker and picture dictionary for writing support Text-to-speech and programmable speech-to-text Tools for collecting and organizing research
How does it work? Floating toolbar provides easy access to accessibility toolsSeamless integration into mainstream applications
read&write Toolbars v.11
Reading Toolbar DictionaryPicture dictionarySounds Like and Confusable WordsPlay (read aloud)Rewind , fast forward, and stop Screenshot Reader Other Format Readers Daisy Reader ScanScreen MaskingTranslatorPDF Aloud Converts text to speech for read out loud
Online Translator Allows single words, paragraphs, or blocks of text to be translated into multiple languagesWorks with any digital content Google Chrome Plug-in
Screenshot Reader Read aloud inaccessible text including text embedded with an image, locked PDFs, or online applicationsUser can surround, hover, or draw freehand around the text they are interested inText is then read aloud with highlighting and can even be exported directly into a Word document
Writing Toolbar Spell CheckPrediction DictionaryPicture dictionary Word Wizard Sounds Like and Confusable Words Verb Checker Play, Pause, Stop Fact Finder Fact FolderFact MapperScreen Masking Speech Input Translator Word Cloud Voice Note Word prediction, speech-to-text, and research support
Tools to Support Writing Phonetic Spell CheckerAnalyzes students’ spelling and returns suggestions with definitions for common spelling errors Phonetic spelling and flexible spelling errors, such as typing without vowels, are also identified Sounds Like and Confusable Words Identifies words that sound the same (homophones) but are spelled differently (e.g. "there" and "their") Identifies words that are commonly confused (e.g. "through" and "thorough"). Choices and definitions are displayed.
Uses for read&write Gold Student Uses In Class and Outside of class Google Chrome plug-in For any subject Toolbars Available Reading Writing Research Study Skills My Features Remind Students to Use read&write Computer Lab Libraries Personal computers Android tablet
Download and Install Now JWU Computers Read&Write software is already installed on all PCs in the computer labs, classrooms, and libraries at all campuses. Personal Devices Windows Mac Android Tablet https://it.jwu.edu/read-write /
Questions? Accessibility ServicesContact: Nicole Hebert Director of Accessibility Services nicole.hebert@jwu.edu 401-598-4689 For additional resources on read&write gold, please visit: http://it.jwu.edu/read-write/