What is Read&Write?

  • Read&Write is an extension that provides many accessibility features to all students or staff in CCPS.

  • Teachers and students can install this extension, which is a subscription-based extension provided by Carroll County Public Schools. Click here to see a video on how to add the extension!

  • The extension can be used with any Google product, PDF document, or website!

  • Read&Write is also available to download locally on a computer as software and is available in the Software Installation Center.

  • Watch a video to get an introduction to Read&Write!

Read&Write Toolbar for Chrome

This picture shows an image of the Read&Write toolbar. Everything is labeled with the appropriate name as well.

Read&Write Quick Guide

7_Read&Write Quick Reference Guide.pdf

Video Tutorials

How to use Read and Write in Google Docs

Using the Extension

A complete overview of the Read&Write toolbar in Google Docs (5:00)

3_Screenmasking.mp4

Screenmasking

Shows how to use the "sceenmasking" feature in Read&Write (0:51)

4_Screenshot Reader.mp4

Screenshot Reader

Shows how to use the "screenshot feature" in Read&Write (1:54)

5_Convert Text to MP3.m4v

Convert Text to MP3

Shows how to use the "speech maker" feature in Read&Write (0:54)

6_Practice Read Aloud.mp4

Practice Reading Aloud

Shows how to use the "practice reading aloud" feature in Read&Write (1:44)

2_Overview of Snapverter.mp4

Snapverter

Convert your paper worksheet into PDF documents that can be read by a screen reader (1:35)

Use R&W in Your Google Classroom

Shows how R&W assignments can be integrated in your Google Classroom


More information:

How to Use the TextHelp Google PDF Reader with Google Classroom