Assignment 2: read&write for education
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read&write for education is a versatile set of learning support tools, on a 'toolbar', that can be installed into Google Chrome, Windows and Mac. There are also Read&Write apps for iPads and Android tablets. read&write tools provide support for accessing classroom materials and online material, as well as supports for writing.
This assignment utilizes read&write for Chrome, which works in the Chrome web browser. This is not platform dependent. It works on PC's, Macs and Chromebooks. You are expected to use read&write for Chrome on a laptop or desktop computer to complete this assignment.
This assignment utilizes read&write for Chrome, which works in the Chrome web browser. This is not platform dependent. It works on PC's, Macs and Chromebooks. You are expected to use read&write for Chrome on a laptop or desktop computer to complete this assignment.
Assignment 2 (Required)
Exploration
1. View the videos embedded below for an introduction to read&write for Google Chrome. (There are also videos introducing Read&Write for Windows and for Mac. to expand your awareness of the potential of Read&Write beyond the Chrome browser.)
2. Download and install the free 30 day trial of read&write for Google Chrome linked HERE.
[Click THIS LINK for Educators' free account.]
3. Do your own hands-on exploration of the learning supports in the read&write toolbar.
[Even if you already have some experience with read&write, you will almost certainly learn more about this set of learning tools.]
Product
Explain, describe, and/or demonstrate how read&write for GoogleChrome might be used to support the learning needs of an individual learner or the needs of an entire class.
Your explanation/description may be in any of the following formats...
Exploration
1. View the videos embedded below for an introduction to read&write for Google Chrome. (There are also videos introducing Read&Write for Windows and for Mac. to expand your awareness of the potential of Read&Write beyond the Chrome browser.)
2. Download and install the free 30 day trial of read&write for Google Chrome linked HERE.
[Click THIS LINK for Educators' free account.]
3. Do your own hands-on exploration of the learning supports in the read&write toolbar.
[Even if you already have some experience with read&write, you will almost certainly learn more about this set of learning tools.]
Product
Explain, describe, and/or demonstrate how read&write for GoogleChrome might be used to support the learning needs of an individual learner or the needs of an entire class.
Your explanation/description may be in any of the following formats...
- written (not more than one or two pages)
- PowerPoint/Keynote
- multimedia presentation
- audio recording
- any other digital format that you think would work well and that you can include on your website
Suggestion for this assignment...
This assignment lends itself beautifully to creating a screencast! This is only a suggestion, so please don't feel compelled! You might like to extend your tech skills by creating a "screen cast". Your screencast will be a narrated demonstration of the read&write toolbar in action. The screen cast can be easily embedded on your website. Screencast-O-Matic is a user-friendly option for creating screen casts. Check HERE for a good Screencast-o-matic tutorial. |
read&write Overview
Read&Write for Windows
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How to Install the Toolbar
Ready&Write for Mac
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Header image by Natalie Lucier