Installing and using Read&Write

Written Instructions

Written Instructions for installing Read&Write in your Google Chrome Browser

Video Instructions

1. Brief Description of Read&Write from HCOS' point of view

2. Downloading Chrome

3. Logging into Chrome with HCOS Student Account

4. Adding the Read&Write Extension

5. Google Drive - part of your HCOS Account

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6. Basic Functions of Read&Write

   1. Check It

   2. Word Prediction

   3. Dictionary (can read aloud)

   4. Picture Dictionary

   5. Text-to-Speech Tools

   6. Screenshot Reader

   7. Audio Maker

   8. Web Search

   9. Screen Mask (for students with visual tracking issues or Irlen syndrome)

   10. Talk&Type

   11. Translator

   12. Highlighter, Clear Highlights and Collect Highlights

   13. Vocabulary

   14. Voice Note

   15. Practice Reading Aloud

 

 

Video recorded May 8th as part of pilot training with some HCOS teachers.  Please watch if you want more in-depth training to support your child/student.

Documents from the training

• Agenda
• Key Tools
• Installing and Accepting Permissions for Read_Write for Google Chrome
• Snapverter Overview
• Key Tooks for Specific Needs
• Let's Get it READ!
• Quick Reference Guide
• Handout for Training
• Tool Usage Guide
• How To Survive the First Morning of Daylight Savings Time OCR - sample document

Links to further Support - reference in training video above

• Tech Support - http://support.texthelp.com  
• Video Support - http://bit.ly/RWGoogleVideos
• Training Portal: https://training.texthelp.com