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Bookshare accounts are available to students who meet eligibility criteria. For more information, please see the Bookshare document for staff.
How-To Resources:
iPad users with an organizational account (district assigns books): How to Use Bookshare on Your iPad
Mac users with an individual account (parent allows the student to manage their own libraries: How to Read a Bookshare Title on Your Mac
Please confirm you uPAR Account still works (or log in for the first time using your district credentials). If you receive an error or "no subscription" message, you may need to clear your Chrome browser data. Please see the uPAR Troubleshooting document for assistance.
New to the district? Please send an email to Joy Brown or your Special Education Instructional Specialist if you do not yet have an account.
Please confirm your uPAR Account still works (or log in for the first time using your district credentials). If you receive an error or "no subscription" message, you may need to clear your Chrome browser data. Please see the uPAR Troubleshooting document for assistance.
New to the district? Please email Joy Brown or your Special Education Instructional Specialist if you do not yet have an account.
uPAR Academy (Lots of bite-sized training resources)
uPAR Implementation Training (self-paced, 2 hrs)
For quick reference to the accessibility features native to the iPad, check out the iOS Accessibility Features Guide and/or the iOS Quick Sheets (QR Codes).
The vendor has recently made several updates, but there aren't many training materials available right now. We're creating our own and will post them here as they become available.
Install and Login Instructions
Check out Read Aloud Supports in Canvas for tools that are embedded and/or compatible with the LMS. Students with Dyslexia or general eye strain may benefit from using various options for Changing Fonts in Canvas.
For quick reference to the accessibility features native to the MacBook, check out the Mac Accessibility Features guide.
See the OrbitNote Quick Reference Guide for a list and description of the OrbitNote features. *Please note: our licenses do not include the premium features. The OrbitNote Academy Feature Tour has 1-2 minute videos that teach you how to use each tool.
The OrbitNote Implementation Pathway Training provides resources for learning about and demonstrating the tools to your students, including ideas for integrating them into your instruction.