Introducing the new Read&Write ePub Reader
12th February 2020 -If you’ve been using Read&Write for Google Chrome, you might already know how to open an ePub book in your Google Drive with Read&Write. I'm pleased to let you know that from today, you’ll start seeing a new and improved ePub experience including the same Read&Write toolbar you’re accustomed to seeing in Docs, Slides and PDFs. Just right-click on an ePub in your Drive, and choose “Open with Read&Write for Google Chrome” to check it out.
Continue ReadingTCEA Recap: Change the Process to Support the Purpose
11th February 2020 -Last week, a group of Texthelpers attended TCEA, the Texas Computer Education Association conference. Compared to previous years, there was a noticeable increase in discussions around feedback/assessments and the need for change. But before changing, we first need to recognize what to change.
Continue ReadingSkipton Building Society & Digital Accessibility - Creating a Society where no one is left out
10th February 2020 -This is the first in our new Accessibility Leaders blog series, where we showcase organisations leading the way in digital and web accessibility.
As a company passionate about promoting digital inclusion and bringing equal access to the web, we will be giving experts and industry leaders the chance to share best practice alongside practical thoughts and solutions that can be used by IT, Marketing and Inclusion professionals, as they pursue the goal of increasing accessibility within their own organisations.
Our first guest blog is from Hannah Hall, Customer Empathy Manager from Skipton Building Society, who showcases the research and impact of her company's Accessibility Initiative.
Continue ReadingThe State of State Assessment
7th February 2020 -At the annual ATIA conference in January, thought-leaders from several leading assistive technology (AT) companies, as well as Pearson and Smarter Balanced, formed a panel to discuss state assessments and the challenges in providing an equal and equitable experience for persons with disabilities as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The 90-minute discussion was moderated by Joy Zabala from the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) and covered a range of topics including the variety of interpretations of ESSA, the differences in accommodations from state to state, and the conflict between accessibility and security during assessments.
Keep reading to learn more about some of the key challenges and promising solutions when it comes to state assessments.
Continue ReadingGuest blog: How to improve writing fluency for students of all learning abilities?
6th February 2020 -Michele Haiken, Ed.D. is an 8th grade teacher in Westchester, New York and author of New Realms for Writing: Inspire Student Expression with Digital Age Formats (ISTE, 2019). In this blog, she highlights ideas and strategies to help improve the writing fluency amongst your students of varying abilities.
Continue ReadingAre you improving reading comprehension with Read&Write?
5th February 2020 -Reading comprehension is one of the most important skills for your students to master if they want to understand and engage with educational content across the curriculum. Keep reading to learn how Read&Write can help you improve the reading age or lexile level in your school.
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