Read&Write is a literacy support toolbar, proven to improve students’ reading and writing. Read&Write has been designed with Universal design for learning in mind. With features including text-to-speech, dictionary tools, word prediction and voice notes, it’s designed to support a diverse range of learners in class, at home, and during study.
To learn more, view this 5 minute introductory video.
** Read&Write Premium for Google Chrome is available to all KUSD students using their KUSD Google accounts! Look for the purple rw puzzle piece in the extension toolbar.
Staff can go to the Chrome Web Store and add the Read&Write for Google Chrome extension using their @teachers.kusd.edu Google account.
Read&Write works seamlessly with virtually any kind of educational content - such as websites, PDFs and Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, and more.
Read&Write makes it easier for you to provide personalized learning experiences because it has multiple features within one toolbar. Here is a quick overview of some of the most popular features:
Text-to-speech > Having text read aloud helps with proofreading and allows students to notice the pacing of words, sentences and paragraphs.
Word prediction (Co:Writer) > Predictive text boosts writing efficiency and helps build student confidence.
Audio maker > Convert class content into audio files to listen and learn on the go.
Highlighters > Highlight key pieces of text, build vocabulary lists and organize content by collecting highlights.