Extra! Extra!
Read all APP’bout it!
Cori Jacomme & Susan Bycoff
How Important is Reading by Decoding?
When we consider all the technological advances…
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How Important is Reading by Decoding?
Very!
There are many ways to read.
For struggling readers, the problem arises…
...as curriculum shifts from learning to read to reading to learn.
Read Aloud
Under the Umbrella of Assistive Technology
Text to Speech
TTS
Speak
Accessibility
Digital Read Aloud
Assistive Tech
Speech
The Umbrella is changing...
Think LEARNING TOOL!
Read Aloud Scenarios
HW Directions:
“Once you have written your answers, have an adult read them aloud to you to see if they make sense.”
HW Directions:
“Once you have written your answers, use Text to Speech to listen to your work to see if it makes sense.”
Read Aloud Options
Read Aloud Voices
Human
Computer
Basic SPEAK Command
On your iPad or iPhone (at least an iPad2)
Go to:
Settings → Accessibility→ Speech
When you select text, a SPEAK command will appear along with Cut, Copy and Paste
Text to Speech on Word
Speak Selected Text
Read & Write for Google
This free extension reads Google web, docs, & emails. NOT: sheets, slides.
Read & Write for Google
The best way to download this is to Google it and follow prompts. You must be using Chrome to use this extension. The icon will appear in the far right of your search bar. Click to view the tool bar.
Text Samples
Free vs. Premium
Freebie - Read & Write for Google
then Click here to register & activate your FREE subscription.
Pleasure Reading...
...The Great Motivator!
Learning Ally*
*Membership requires certification of a print disability.
Bookshare*
*Membership requires certification of a print disability.
Read2Go App
Subtext
Free features: Read and Collaborate
Premium Level: Instruct and Monitor
Student view of Subtext Welcome to Subtext
Voice Dream Reader App
VBookz PDF Audio Reader
Foxit Reader for PDFs
What’s next?...Writing!
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