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.
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.
