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

 

Quick Reference Chat - might be worthwhile printing

 

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

 

Read&Write is also known as Google Read and Write