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How It Helps
How It Helps
Provides:
translation of single words to more than 90 languages
translated words to be spoken aloud for those languages with a corresponding voice
How to Use
Select a word and click on the translator icon.
Translations of the word in Spanish, French and Portuguese will appear. (Some translated words may include a read-aloud button.)
To change the language, click on the three dots in the R&W toolbar and go to Options, then click on the desired language.
Student Benefits
Student Benefits
In addition to the Google Docs Toolbar, Translator is found on the Web Toolbar, the PDF Toolbar, the Slides Toolbar, and the ePub Toolbar
Quick translation increases overall comprehension of a text
Promotes vocabulary development for second language learners
Increases independence in learning by allowing students to translate words instantly
New language learners may write in their own first language and then translate their writing to another language
Teacher Benefits
Teacher Benefits
Teachers do not have to translate words or written text for students
Fewer interruptions for teachers and students can translate independently
Allows teachers to communicate with caregivers in their own language to clarify issues and tasks.
How does Translator support UDL?
Access
Allows second language learners to participate and respond during lessons and activities thereby maintaining their interest
Build
Promotes communication and collaboration with peers
Allows for quick clarification of words and topics of discussion
Supports comprehension of feedback
Internalize
Increased comprehension encourages motivation to participate
Develops confidence, independence and self-reliance
Access
Optimizes understanding of content material for second language learners
Increases relevance of topics for learners with multiple first languages
Build
Clarifies unfamiliar vocabulary and language structures
Promotes understanding
Supports development of decoding strategies
Internalize
Supports activation of background knowledge
Helps to maximize transfer of content material
Access
Provides an opportunity for second language learners to demonstrate their understanding and to express their thoughts.
Build
Allows for progressive vocabulary development
Aids in text construction and composition
Internalize
Allows for teacher and peer feedback to be understood
Enhances capacity for managing new information
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