Accessibility+for+Students

= Customizing Devices = Ease of Access Settings to Customize Machines for Students with Disabilities media type="custom" key="29326897"

Tiles and Resizing Setup to find things quickly for Learners

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions
 * Customizing Your Browser with Extensions In Google Chrome **



Add-ins for Office Applications
Applications can be customized for students that have specific needs.

**Reducing Distractibility**

Edge Browser Reading View-
Learn more about the Edge Browser and how it can help engage your students here: @https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW4s_NGY05D4pH8DNHm9IsmwlcV6Q-z0y

Reading Mode In Microsoft Word-
Allowing students to view material in reading mode eliminates distractions and allows you to read through material horizontally rather than vertically.

Learn more here: @https://www.howtogeek.com/217739/HOW-TO-CUSTOMIZE-AND-USE-THE-READ-MODE-IN-WORD/

Collapse the Ribbon for Less Distractions in Applications

Use the tent to the right-hand side of the ribbon controls to minimize distractions when working.

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= Allowing for Diverse Processing =

Translate Documents for a Second Language Learner
OneNote will allow you to translate words or selected passages of text for second language learners.

Translating Text with Mini Translator- [|Click here to see the video]

Translating Text with Side Translator-[|Click here to see the video]

Check for Accessibility
When creating documents and slide shows be sure to check to see if the material is accessible for all learners. In Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel take time to check your material. Go to FILE>INFO and choose CHECK ACCESSIBILITY

When students are note-taking they may wish to use tools like the following in Word to help organize thoughts.

 * Use Education Templates
 * Smart Art Graphic Organizers
 * Proofing Tools under Review
 * Smart Look Up

= Expressing Yourself = OneNote- use recording features and dictate to express thoughts if typing gets in the way Try INSERT> Audio and Video and LEARNING TOOL> Dictate

Digital Inking- allows learners to write directly on the screen in order to record thoughts or highlight ideas. There are a variety of ways to use digital ink. Students can digital in Word, PowerPoint, SNIP, EDGE Browser, Windows Workspace, and in OneNote. media type="custom" key="29327457" media type="custom" key="29327459" Teachers can use all these tools to give students written and audio directions for assignments.
 * SNIP- **// found on all student machines //

= Organizing =

Sites for students can be organized using Symbaloo
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OneNote Features to help with Organizing

 * Screen clipping
 * Highlighting
 * Tags In OneNote
 * Side by Side windows for Notetaking

= Increasing Comprehension by Using OneNote Immersive Reader = Click the image to see learning tools in action Key Features Background adjustment to reduce distractibility
 * Learning Tools-Immersive Reader
 * Words are broken down
 * Language aspects-improve writing

See how OneNote has transformed Learning in one classroom-
@https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ztr44aKmQ8

=Learn More On Your Own= Windows 10 Accessibility Features: []

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