Multilingual Resources
Multilingual Resources
Embedded Files
Beginning of Year Checklist
Beginning of Year Checklist
Multilingual students and teachers should adjust their language settings on their devices
Review translation tools such as Snap&Read, Google Translate, and Immersive Reader (in Canvas).
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Tools for users on Chromebooks & Chrome Browser.
Tools for users on Chromebooks & Chrome Browser.
⌨ Chromebook Keyboard Settings
⌨ Chromebook Keyboard Settings
Students will need to make some adjustments to the Keyboard Input language to be able to efficiently type in another language.
Instructions for Adding a Keyboard Input Method
*Students can select the US Extended Keyboard for typing efficiently in English and Spanish.
Chrome Extensions
Chrome Extensions
Chrome Extensions can be found in Google Chrome on the top right corner and can be used for several uses including translating, text to speech, simplification of vocabulary, and more. See below for descriptions of how the following extensions can help users.
Snap and Read
Snap and Read
This extension will provide translation opportunities within Chrome. The website can translate text, images, documents and sites.
Chromebook built-in Select to Speak Accessibility Feature
Chromebook built-in Select to Speak Accessibility Feature
Select to Speak
(accessibility feature on Chromebooks)
Will read text in:
Google docs, slides, forms, etc.
PDFs
Canvas pages, assignments, quizzes, discussions, modules, announcements.
Students must enable the accessibility features on their Chromebook. See below for instructions.
Immersive Reader in Canvas
Immersive Reader in Canvas
Students can click on the immersive reader in a page in Canvas to:
Hear the text read aloud
Adjust text size, spacing, colors
Translate the text / have the translation read aloud
Identify syllables & parts of speech
Use a picture dictionary
Tools for users on iPads
Tools for users on iPads
Speak Selection on iPads
Speak Selection on iPads
Students can use Select to Speak to read text:
Safari and Chrome web pages
Google docs, slides, forms, etc. (in edit mode)
PDFs
Canvas pages, assignments, quizzes, discussions, modules, announcements.
Users can enable this tool by clicking on:
Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content > Speak Selection
Video directions for enabling and using Select to Speak on iPads
Tools for working with parents and families
Tools for working with parents and families
Conversational Parent Resources
Conversational Parent Resources
This site allows for live translations for both educators and family members live on their own personal devices.
This allows for live captions in a selected language to be displayed during a live presentation.
Trainings and Resources for EBs
Trainings and Resources for EBs
Seesaw is a engaging resource for all students PK-5. The lessons are featured here perfect for Newcomers.The activities are set up in English using a HEAR it, SEE it, SAY it approach to learning common English words. 🎯
You can assign the activities to your newcomers individually and they could do them in a station, for morning work or even at home (which helps family members, too!) Whole class of newcomers? Use PRESENT TO CLASS whole group.
Additional External Resources for the Classroom
Additional External Resources for the Classroom
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