Tools to Support Literacy and STEM for All Learners
March 25th, 2022
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Hi There!
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Rachel Kruzel
Territory Director
MN, WI, IA, IL, MO
Conor McCarthy
Educational Account Manager
MN, WI, IA, IL, MO
Today’s Agenda
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Introductions & Agenda
Reading and Writing with Read&Write & OrbitNote
Reading Fluency with Fluency Tutor
STEM Support with EquatIO
Question & Next Steps
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What are some of the biggest struggles you’re facing in your district right now?
What are some of the initiatives your district or school is trying to address?
Help students understand, engage and express themselves
Read&Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.
Reading Features
Writing/Proofreading Features
Study Skills/Research Features
Read&Write Features
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Create, convert, connect:
Take your documents to the next level
OrbitNote allows you to transform and interact with documents in a completely different way. Create an accessible, dynamic and collaborative space that works for everyone.
OrbitNote Features
Included with Read&Write License
OrbitNote Premium Coming Soon! Full-Page OCR Scanning
Let’s take a look!
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Make math digital
EquatIO allows you to create equations, formulas, and more, digitally. Helping to make math and STEM classes more accessible and engaging for every student.
Five platforms
EquatIO for Google
EquatIO mathspace
EquatIO for Desktop
Desktop app for Microsoft Word and *Powerpoint
WebApp for browsers and iPad
compatibility with Chrome, Firefox, & Safari
Chrome Extension for Docs, Forms (and Forms responses), Slides, Sheets & Drawings
EquatIO for LMS
LTI’s for Learning Management Systems
�currently available with Canvas, Brightspace D2L, Schoology, & Infinite Campus
*Powerpoint Integration only available for Windows
EquatIO for Office 365
Extension for Microsoft Online, Excel Online, Powerpoint Online & OneNote
Let’s take a look!
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Track and assess oral reading progress, in school and online.
The reading assessment tool
✔ Increases oral reading fluency
✔ Increases comprehension
✔ Google Classroom integration
Teacher shares passage
Student records reading
Teacher scores passage
Reports guide instruction
Read&Write is
free for teachers!
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This means you can get a premium subscription of EquatIO for free!
We offer our digital math tool free for K-12 teachers.
Next Steps
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Questions?
Contact us!
Rachel Kruzel
Territory Director
MN, WI, IA, IL, MO
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Conor McCarthy
Educational Account Manager
MN, WI, IA, IL, MO
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