Category: Articles

COVID-19 Disruptions — How We Support Remote Learning

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As you prepare for school schedule disruptions and remote learning possibilities, you should know that our tools are here to help you not miss a beat.   Here’s how... Access to Learning for Students with IEPs, 504 plans, ELLs Many of your students with learning and language needs rely on staff members to help them … Continued

Taking Accessibility to Microsoft Edge

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Microsoft is taking accessibility pretty seriously (if ponying up for a Superbowl ad for their accessible game controller is any indication). Their CEO, Satya Nadella, aims to make all of Microsoft’s products accessible to everyone. Now, just a year after that Super Bowl ad, they launched their new Edge browser for macOS and Windows. In … Continued

Will It Read It? — Making Printed Text Accessible

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Text is all around us—on signs, mail, sticky-notes, worksheets, and it’s still the most common way to share information through technology. But a number of disabilities like dyslexia and visual impairments can limit the ability to access and comprehend this text. Fortunately, technology is making websites, email, and digital books more accessible.    But what … Continued

Celebrating 40 Years of Giving Access to Learning

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It was 40 years ago (back in 1980) when I started my company.   Back then, imagining the possibilities of what we’re doing today with technology would have fallen into science fiction—talking to computers, driverless cars, and we can’t forget the impact of the Internet (how soon we forget!). I was most intrigued by the … Continued

Co:Writer Test Mode for Assessments

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Co:Writer has always had test mode built in, but it has gotten some impressive upgrades. Over 35 features (including Topic Dictionaries, predict ahead, speech recognition, speech-to-text, and more...) are adjusted when you select your assessment (now supporting 50+ assessments). It’s already built into Co:Writer through our Google Chrome Extension and Google Chrome App. Check with your local regulations and authorities to … Continued

The Case for Student-Led Learning

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Between the classroom and the real world, the case for student-led learning couldn’t be more striking. In an eSchool News study, 89% of educators said it was important for students to lead their own learning. A recent survey of employers revealed the two qualities they want in their employees above all else: leadership and the … Continued

The Better Way to Make Quizzes with Google Forms

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Starting is always the hardest part. Whether you’re trying to get out of bed to go to the gym, launching into that difficult conversation you’ve avoided for a while, or developing a new quiz for your classroom, resistance is strongest before you begin.   It’s human nature to see a new project and get stuck … Continued

Dyslexia and the Magic of Human Potential

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This is Part 2 of our conversation with Ptahra Jeppe, an extremely dyslexic Syracuse University law student who is currently 10th in her class thanks in large part to assistive technology. Ptahra advocates for and advises families and children trying to navigate the often frustrating and always challenging worlds of dyslexia and education. Click here … Continued

New in Snap&Read for iOS: Features to Support Reading

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Over the last few years, Snap&Read has evolved mostly on Chrome with advancements in translation, annotation, and more. With the latest Snap&Read iOS update, we bring these supports to iOS on iPad and iPhone.   We did a lot of things with the iOS version based on requests and the needs of students and educators. … Continued