Read&Write: Getting Started Step-by-Step

Overview

"From reading on-screen text aloud to researching and checking written work, Read&Write makes lots of everyday tasks easier. It’s a big confidence booster for anyone who needs a little extra help with their reading and writing, at school or in the workplace."

The Premium features of Read&Write are available to all Springfield students and staff in the Chrome browser.

Click here for information about Read&Write for iPads (the app is available in Self Service).

Getting Started Step-by-Step

Review a video exploring how students use R&W in the reading/writing processes.
Verify that you have access to R&W.
Review the Quick Reference cards.
Try it.

Let's Get Started

1. Watch the Read&Write for Google Chrome Feature Overview below.

Stop the video at 15:40 (this is when he describes how to get R&W, which is different in SPS).

Continue on to Step 2 to get R&W.

2. Verify that you are logged into your district Google Chrome account.

If you see a folder in your toolbar called "SPS Bookmarks" you are logged in.
If you do not, click here and sign in with your district email address/password.

3. Locate the Read&Write icon in your extensions toolbar.

Try It

The video you watched provided a lot of information in a short amount of time.

Use the R&W button in Chrome to experiment with the features you just learned about.

Reflect: What was easy? What do you have more questions about?

4. Review the R&W for Google Chrome Quick Reference Guide

5. Review the key tools and learn how R&W can help students needing various accommodations.

Key Tools for Specific Learning Needs

Think About It

How do you imagine your students using these tools?

Before Using with Students

Review the Accepting R&W Permissions information prior to using R&W with your students for the first time.

Other Resources

There are two other extensions that are a part of the Read&Write package: Texthelp PDF Reader and Screenshot Reader.

Need More Information?

Click here for quick tips.

Click here for more in-depth learning materials.