Here you will find resources you can use to assist your students in navigating instructional technology.
Accessibility
Bookshare
Bookshare makes reading easier. People with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers can customize their experience to suit their learning style and find virtually any book they need for school, work, or the joy of reading.
Chromebook
Chromebooks include accessibility features right out of the box, unlocking learning experiences for students with diverse needs, abilities and learning styles. Built-in settings and easy-to-use apps and extensions help customize the learning experience to include and engage every student.
Snap and Read
Google Chrome Extension that will read, translate, and modify text levels on webpages and pdfs. The text reader (TTS) simplifies vocabulary, translates text, reads inaccessible text (OCR), and captures and cites sources.
CoWriter
Writing support for students. This Google Chrome Extension helps you write with proper grammar and spelling using topic-specific vocabulary. It integrates with the Chrome browser for word prediction and speech recognition just about anywhere you write online including Google Drive, Microsoft Word, blogs, Learning Management Systems, testing, social networks, and email.
Chromebook
How to Chromebook
A collection of Google tutorials to show you how to make the most of your Chromebook. You can also watch tutorial videos on their Youtube page.
Adjust the volume on your Chromebook
You can change your microphone, speaker, or other volume through Quick Settings or the Audio Settings page.
Chromebook keyboard shortcuts
You can use keyboard shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly.