Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Office 365 provides powerful tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel that support students in their learning and collaboration. With a variety of built-in accessibility features, Office 365 helps ensure every student can participate and succeed. This page outlines these features and offers tips on how your child can use them to enhance their learning experience.

What is Immersive Reader?

Immersive Reader is a learning tool that uses proven techniques to improve reading for people, regardless of their age or ability. Key features include "read text out loud," "break it into syllables," and "increase spacing between lines and letters." It offers text-decoding solutions for students with learning differences such as dyslexia, and it encourages independent reading and helps teachers support students’ unique learning needs. 

What is Dictation?

Dictation lets you use speech-to-text to author content in Microsoft 365 with a microphone and reliable internet connection. It's a quick and easy way to get your thoughts out, create drafts or outlines, and capture notes. 

How to Use Dictation (Mac)

1. Open a new or existing document and go to Home > Dictate while signed into Microsoft 365 on a mic-enabled device.
   
   Tip: You can also start dictation with the keyboard shortcut: ⌥ (Option) + F1.
   
   

2. Wait for the Dictate button to turn on and start listening.

3. Start speaking to see text appear on the screen.

How to Use Dictation (Windows)

1. Open a new or existing document and go to Home > Dictate while signed into Microsoft 365 on a mic-enabled device.

2. Wait for the Dictate button to turn on and start listening.

3. Start speaking to see text appear on the screen.

        🖱️ Listen with Read Aloud

        🖱️ Dictate your documents in Word