Accessibility & Assistive Technology Services

Chromebooks

All Darnall chromebooks are equipped with access to a variety of assistive technology options including:

Text-to-speech
Speech-to-text
Enhanced spell check
Online dictionary
and more!

If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or case manager.

Chromebook keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are not just time savers; they are also accessibility features for students and teachers. If any of your students are unable to use a mouse, then these are imperative.

CTRL + T will open a new tab in your browser

CTRL + (1-8) will toggle to that corresponding tab within your browser. For instance, if you have 8 tabs open, CTRL + 6 will go to the 6th tab.

CTRL + 9 will take you to the last tab that you have open.

CTRL + Shift + T will reopen a closed tab.

CTRL + W will close a tab.

ALT + F + X will completely close Google Chrome. (Cmd + Q on a Mac)

CTRL + +/- will zoom in and out on your browser.

(Use CMD instead of CTRL on a Mac)

Click for more Chrome shortcuts

chromebook resources

chromebook help desk

If you have general questions related to Chromebooks, click the link and you will be taken to the Chromebook Help Desk.

accessibility features

Click on image for step-by step instructions for accessibility features on your chromebook.

accessibility series videos

Click on image to view a series of videos that focus on how to access various accessibility tools that may help your child during remote learning.

chrome extensions

Click on image to view Chrome extensions that may help struggling students.

Read&Write for Google Chrome- Quick Reference Guide for Tool Usage

The following document provides a listing of the various tools available through Read&Write for Google Chrome. If you need support accessing these features please reach out to your child's teacher and/or case manager.

Read-Write-for-Google-Chrome-Quick-Reference-Guide-04_2019.pdf

Zoom

Zoom is one of the platforms being used at Darnall to hold IEP meetings as well as provide instruction to students remotely.

Zoom help center

Click on image to be directed to the zoom help center. You can find various videos to learn how to use Zoom.

Support Guides to access Zoom

The following documents can be downloaded and printed. It provides directions for students to help them access Zoom sessions.

Zoom Directions for Students.pdf

Source: https://www.thetechieteacher.net/2020/03/i-just-wanted-to-pass-along-some.html

google classroom

Google Classroom is designed to help teachers and students communicate and collaborate, manage assignments paperless, and stay organized. Google classroom is a remote learning platform utilized by many teachers at Darnall Charter School.

Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Students by Shake Up Learning.pdf

Navigating Google Classroom for Students

This resource provides students with instructions on how to navigate and access various features within google classroom.

Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Teachers by Shake Up Learning.pdf

Navigating Google Classroom for Teachers

This resource provides teachers with instructions on how to set up and use google classroom to ensure accessibility to their students.

Class Dojo

ClassDojo is a school-wide communication tool used at Darnall Charter School. It can be used on the computer as a website, or an app on your phone. During this time of distance learning, ClassDojo has become an essential tool for communication between staff and families. If you have not joined ClassDojo, please contact your child's teacher to help you set it up.

class dojo help for parents

If you have any questions related to ClassDojo, how to access, use the functions, etc. you can click on the image and be sent to the ClassDojo's Parent Help web page.

How To Videos for Class Dojo

How to log into portfolios

This video shows you how to log into Portfolios for your child.

How to post in portfolios

This video shows you how to post an activity/assignment in Portfolios.

How to mark up PDF from phone

This video tutorial shows you how to use the Markup features from your phone to write on a PDF. This is a useful way in case you are unable to print a document.

How to mark up PDF from a computer

This tutorial show you how to use the Markup features to write on a PDF while on a device like a computer.

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