Texthelp's "Read&Write" for Google
Assistive Technology
What is Google's "Read & Write"
Users have said...
"I first used text help in 2004 and it was a God send! It helped me 'beat dyslexia'."
"Amazing web app. I've been using this app in my classes. It is a great use to ESL students and students how need an extra hand with reading."
Why use it?
- Hear web pages and documents read aloud to improve reading comprehension, with a choice of natural voices.
- Understand unfamiliar words with text and picture dictionaries.
- Develop writing skills with word prediction.
- Support independent student research with valuable study skills tools.
Benefits
- Improves confidence for struggling readers.
- Helps students with dyslexia and other literacy challenges.
- Assists English Language Learners and individuals with English as a Second Language.
- Promotes independent learning and supports students in and outside the classroom.
(Read&Write for Education)
FREE!
If you want more features, like using it in Google Docs, that comes with a fee.
Easy to Access
The Tool Bar
Learn More about the Toolbar features
Check out the Google Read&Write Toolbar by Chris
SURPRISE!
Contact
Email: Christopher.Rispoli@redclay.k12.de.us
Website: http://www.edline.net/pages/RCHBDuPont
Phone: (302) 239-3420
Resources
Read&Write Extension - Extension Zone. (2015). Retrieved April 09, 2016, from http://www.extension.zone/utility/readwrite-extension/
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Read&Write for Education. (n.d.). Retrieved April 09, 2016, from https://www.texthelp.com/en-us/products/read-and-write-family/read-write-for-education.aspx
Read&Write for Google Chrome™. (n.d.). Retrieved April 10, 2016, from https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/readwrite-for-google-chro/inoeonmfapjbbkmdafoankkfajkcphgd?authuser=1
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StateWide Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (n.d.). Retrieved April 10, 2016, from http://www.swaaac.com/
Teacher.Tech. (2016). Read&Write for Google Chrome - Tutorial (2016). Retrieved April 09, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhUXXBrXWOc
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