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How It Helps
How It Helps
reads text on tables, diagrams, photos, worksheets, maps, & advertisements which is otherwise inaccessible
converts inaccessible images of text to accessible text
reads aloud by drawing a rectangle around any inaccessible text, running it through OCR on demand
How to Use
Click on the Screenshot button.
The cursor becomes a plus sign.
Click the upper corner of text and drag the box to the lower corner. Let go and it reads.
Click the Play button in the lower right corner of the box to reread.
Click the X at the top right of the box, when done.
Student Benefits
Student Benefits
helps with listening, speaking, reading, & writing
screenshot readers helps with reading & comprehension in Google Docs, Google Slides, PDFs, & web pages
allows almost anything to be read aloud however; it is especially helpful for inaccessible PDF's and other "pictures containing text"
increases confidence & independence with reading a variety of text
increases comprehension of text
more focus and understanding around text features
Teacher Benefits
Teacher Benefits
provides support for diverse learners with everyday literacy tasks
a helpful tool a teacher can implement for reading and comprehension tasks
by teaching this tool in conjunction with text to speech, it promotes independence during reading workshop
allows the teacher to offer a wide range of literacy materials especially content containing text features
How does Screenshot Reader support UDL?
Access
students aren't limited by which text they want to read or are required to read (inaccessible text and or information with a lot of text features)
eases frustration of struggling readers/writers by allowing them to listen to information
Build
because screenshot reader provides an alternative way to read, it allows learners to sustain effort and concentration that the learning requires
screenshot reader fosters collaboration & community; learners can work with peers on shared/common reading & writing tasks
Internalize
develops confidence, independence and self-reliance
to ensure students are comprehending the text/information, provide opportunities for students to self-reflect on their learning. This could be one on one check-ins or whole class discussions around the text. Feedback needs to be timely.
Access
allows students to listen to text embedded in diagrams and images.
provides auditory support where learners can select any text to be read to them
Build
text on or within visual information such as maps, photos, tables, charts & advertisements can be read aloud
when text is inaccessible or graphics on the page contain text, this tool can provide students struggling with reading and writing/ELLs with extra information
Internalize
pre-teach how to use screenshot reader with demos and modelling
provide various examples of how to use screenshot reader (YouTube videos, modelling, step by step instructions)
maximizes comprehension of content by helping student to focus on specific pieces of text
Access
students can click on an image with text to hear the words read aloud.
inaccessible text can be converted to accessible text with which all learners can interact
Build
this tool 'levels the playing field' among learners and allows the learner to appropriately (or easily) express knowledge, ideas and concepts in the learning environment.
build fluency & capacity with tool (in conjunction with text to speech) by providing levels of support for practice & performance
Internalize
begin with limited text features on a page so students can practice 'how to' use screenshot reader. Gradually progress to content with more inaccessible text
ask the learner questions about the inaccessible text to monitor for understanding & comprehension. Work to enhance capacity within the learner for self-monitoring of comprehension
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