Our latest thoughts from the world of technology in education & the workplace

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In this article, uncover how to improve the online experiences for older web users. And discover key findings from recent research on the topic.

How to make waves in digital accessibility for older surfers of the web

How to make waves in digital accessibility for older web surfers

Recently, we conducted research together with YouGov to explore the online experiences of older web users. We found that 1 in 4 aged over 50 faced problems accessing products and services online during lockdown. Usability issues were found on websites across industries including Finance, Healthcare, Retail and Public Services. As we look to the future, accessibility must be prioritised, by every industry.

In this article, uncover some of the key findings from our whitepaper. And gain advice to help you improve the online experiences of this growing demographic.

Fluency Tutor makes it easy for teachers to assign reading passages. It can also be used to assess oral reading fluency and track student progress over time. It's a great reading support tool, but we're always working on ways to improve it for teachers and students. In order for us to continue delivering that value, we must sometimes adapt our offerings. 

Today we are announcing some upcoming changes to the free version of Fluency Tutor for Google. Starting on September 30, 2021, two features will be removed from the free version of Fluency Tutor. After this date, a paid, premium license will be needed in order to access these two features.

The ability to export a student running record to Google Sheets
This feature allows you to create a spreadsheet that shows a student’s reading activities, related metrics and scores.  


The ability to create custom reading passages  
The “Create Content” feature allows you to type or copy and paste text into your own custom passage.

If you have already created custom passages you will still have access to these after September 30. However, after that date you will no longer be able to create new custom content.

These changes will take place on September 30, 2021. After this date, new users will be able to trial the above two features for free for 30 days. Current free users will need to buy a premium license to enjoy continued access to these two features. If you choose to stay with the free version of Fluency Tutor you will still be able to share over 300 built-in reading passages, listen to student recordings and give quick feedback.

If you haven’t tried Fluency Tutor yet, and are looking to level up your reading assessment, check out our Fluency Tutor page. 

Upcoming changes to Fluency Tutor for Google free version

To help employers increase workplace productivity, we asked business leaders and HR experts this question for their best advice. Here's 10 top tips.

10 Ways to Increase Workplace Productivity

To help employers increase workplace productivity, we asked business leaders and HR experts this question for their best advice. From utilizing collaborative software to strategizing time management, there are several tips that may help you increase workplace productivity for your employees.

Here are ten ways to increase workplace productivity.

At Texthelp, we are proud that our tools like Equatio and Read&Write are helping to level the playing field for schools and workplaces across Australia. We know that everyone learns differently, and there should be the necessary support in place to help everyone realise their potential. 

This has again come into sharp focus in light of the latest wave of Government mandated lockdowns, with shifts towards a more permanent, remote and hybrid-learning approach looking likely to become more commonplace. 

Fortunately, most of today’s kids are digital natives and have a strong preference for digital and online learning, as opposed to the textbook and pen of yesteryear. That’s why it is so important to equip and empower students with the right technology and tools that complement this emerging style of learning. 

Queensland Public Schools welcome move to ease access to digital learning tools. Read on to learn more about the changes.

Bringing Texthelp to the Sunshine State: Queensland Public Schools can now readily access Texthelp

Queensland Public Schools can now readily access Texthelp tools

Queensland Public Schools can now readily access Texthelp edtech tools

Bringing Texthelp to the Sunshine State

Queensland Public Schools welcome move to ease access to digital learning tools. Read on to learn more about the changes. 

The Texthelp and Wizkids vision and purpose are strongly aligned. We share a belief that everyone has the right to understand and be understood. As part of the Texthelp family, Wizkids will be able to make their tools available to more students and administrators in Northern Europe and the UK, making an impact on even more people’s lives. 

In the future, we will be able to use our combined capabilities and knowledge to add to the range of tools available, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our customers and end users.    

For customers and students, there will be no noticeable change. How students are supported by Texthelp and Wizkids tools will remain the same, as will the experience of educators and administrators.  

This is the first step in an exciting journey for us all. But for now, it’s very much business as usual. If you have any other questions please feel free to let us know.

We are excited to announce that The Texthelp Group has acquired Wizkids, an edtech company, specialising in accessibility tools and data synchronisation.

Texthelp acquires Wizkids

Today is a great day! We are excited to announce that The Texthelp Group has acquired Wizkids. 

Wizkids is an edtech company, specialising in accessibility tools and data synchronisation.

The new speech-to-text feature in Read&Write for Windows makes it even easier to transcribe your words into text. Known to our Education users as Talk&Type, and now being introduced to our Workplace users as Dictation, this new feature looks like a headset on your Read&Write toolbar.

Read&Write for Windows - Talk&Type / Dictation

The all new-and-improved Talk&Type feature for Read&Write for Windows is here.

New update: Talk&Type comes to Read&Write for Windows

Accessibility toolbar with improved dictation function 

This week, we are excited to announce the release of a brand new speech-to-text feature in Read&Write for Windows. 

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How to make waves in digital accessibility for older web surfers

Upcoming changes to Fluency Tutor for Google free version

10 Ways to Increase Workplace Productivity

Bringing Texthelp to the Sunshine State: Queensland Public Schools can now readily access Texthelp

Texthelp acquires Wizkids

New update: Talk&Type comes to Read&Write for Windows

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