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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

Email: r.kruzel@texthelp.com

Phone: 651-245-3128

Twitter: @TH_RachelK

Conor McCarthy

Educational Account Manager

MN, WI, IA, IL, MO

Email:c.mccarthy@texthelp.com

Phone: 888-248-0652 x3379

Twitter: @TH_ConorMc

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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?

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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.

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Reading Features

  • Text-to-Speech
  • Talking & Picture Dictionary
  • Translator
  • Screen Masking
  • Single Word Translator
  • Screenshot Reader
  • Simplify
  • Audio Maker
  • Practice Reading Aloud

Writing/Proofreading Features

  • Word Prediction
  • Talk&Type (Dictation)
  • Check-It Grammar/Spell Check
  • Text-to-Speech
  • Voice Note

Study Skills/Research Features

  • Highlighters
  • Collect Digital Highlights to Google Docs
  • Discover

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.

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OrbitNote Features

Included with Read&Write License

  • Text to Speech
  • Digital Highlighters
  • Text Comments
  • Word Prediction
  • Talk&Type Speech Input/Dictation
  • Text/Shape Annotations
  • Collect Digital Highlights to Google Docs
  • Voice Note
  • Talking/Picture Dictionary
  • Screenshot Reader
  • Screen Masking
  • Translator
  • LMS Integration (Google Classroom & Schoology)

OrbitNote Premium Coming Soon! Full-Page OCR Scanning

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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.

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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

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Let’s take a look!

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Track and assess oral reading progress, in school and online.

The reading assessment tool

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✔ Increases oral reading fluency

✔ Increases comprehension

✔ Google Classroom integration

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Teacher shares passage

Student records reading

Teacher scores passage

Reports guide instruction

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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.

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Next Steps

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  • Sign Up for Free for Teacher.
  • Explore the tools you saw today!
  • Learn more about your district/school’s priorities and how these tools can support your efforts.
  • Share this with others in the district/school - specifically leadership.
  • Pilot (try out) any of these solutions through the end of the year.

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Questions?

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Contact us!

Email: c.mccarthy@texthelp.com

Phone: 888-248-0652 x3379

Twitter: @TH_ConorMc

Rachel Kruzel

Territory Director

MN, WI, IA, IL, MO

Texthelp

Email: r.kruzel@texthelp.com

Phone: 651-245-3128

Twitter: @TH_RachelK

Conor McCarthy

Educational Account Manager

MN, WI, IA, IL, MO

Texthelp

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