Reading Tools
Description: Select-to-Speak is built in accessibility feature for Chromebooks. Users can highlight a portion of text and the computer will read it.
Audience: Elementary and Secondary
Type: Chromebook accessibility feature (must be turned on)
Compatibility: Chromebooks only
How to use it:
Click here to view a tutorial
Description: Immersive reader is Chrome Extension for reading online content. A simple process of highlighting online text and giving it a right mouse click will pull the text into a separate window like you see in the image on the left. From that point users can change the reader speed, text size, font, and background colors. Immersive reader also has the ability to highlight parts of speech, and turn on a picture dictionary. Watch the tutorial to see all of these features and more.
Audience: Elementary and Secondary
Type: Chrome Extension
Compatibility: Chrome computer browser
How to use it:
Click here to add the Immersive Reader Chrome Extension
Click here to view a tutorial
Description: Speak It extension converts text into speech on websites only. Select words or paragraphs and then just listen. Speak It is available in six languages and users can change the speed at which the text is read. This extension will work on any type of computer as long as the user is logged into their Google account and using a Chrome browser.
Audience: Elementary and Secondary
Type: Chrome Extension
Compatibility: Chrome computer browser
How to use it:
Click here to add the Speak It Chrome Extension
Click here to view a tutorial
Description: Reader View is a Chrome Extension for online articles that removes all the extras like ads, popups and photos from the screen so the user sees only the article. Users can then increase text size, change the font and the lighting.
Audience: Elementary and Secondary
Type: Chrome Extension
Compatibility: Chrome browser on any computer
How to use it:
Click here to add the Reader View Chrome Extension and view a tutorial
Description: Reader View is a feature built into Apple devices that removes all the extras like ads, popups and photos from the screen so the user sees only the article. Users can then increase text size, change the font and the lighting.
Audience: Elementary and Secondary
Type: Feature on iPhone, iPad or Mac
Compatibility: Only works in Safari web browser
How to use it:
Click here to view a tutorial
Description: Bookshare makes reading easier for students with reading barriers. Students are able to listen to high-quality audio; follow along with word-level highlighting, adjust speed, font and color; enlarge font size; read in Braille and add bookmarks and notes. It allows students to customize their experience to suit their learning style and find books they need for school, work or the joy of reading.
Audience: Elementary and Secondary
Type: Website
Compatibility: Any computer browser, Apple or Android tablets
How to use it:
In order for you to become a Bookshare® member, an expert must confirm that you have a print disability that severely inhibits or prevents you from reading traditional print materials. Please see your CCS teacher for details.