Read&Write
Read&Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work. The following features are all available in Read&Write, which can be downloaded for free via the Deakin Software Library, or added as an extension in Google Chrome
Audio Maker converts text into an MP3 so you can listen on the go. To use, just select some text and click the Audio Maker button. Once processed, the audio file will be automatically downloaded to your device. View the Audio Maker instructional video.
Talk & Type lets you to type into documents or websites by dictating into a microphone. You can use this feature on Google and Microsoft Docs, websites and more. View the Talk & Type instructional video.
Screen Masking helps reduce screen glare and increases focus. Also, if you have colour or light sensitivity it will ease eye strain. The Screen Masking tool tints your entire screen, with an optional reading light that follows your mouse. Screen Masking works on websites, Google Docs, Word Docs, and more. View the Screen Masking instructional video.
Check It is a proofreading tool that will check for various errors in Google or Microsoft Docs. When Check It is on, it’s constantly checking for errors in real time as you work. View the Check It instructional video.
Text-to-Speech converts written text into spoken words with natural sounding voices, enabling learners to engage with written materials in an auditory manner. You can customise the voice, reading speed, and other preferences under the Settings menu. View the Text-to-Speech instructional video.
Screenshot Reader allows you to read many types of inaccessible text such as images and inaccessible PDFs. View the Screenshot Reader instructional video.
Highlighters allows you to extract key information from documents and websites. Just select some text on the web or in a document and choose a highlight colour. You can then collect your highlights into a new Word Doc or Google Doc. View the Highlighters instructional video.
Rewordify allows you to simplify the readability of onscreen text, without changing the meaning. View the Rewordify instructional video.
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NaturalReader
NaturalReader is a text-to-speech program that converts text into spoken audio. This easy-to-use program with natural-sounding voices can read to you any text such as Microsoft Word files, webpages, PDF files and emails. It can be utilised through the web app on the NaturalReader webpage or added as an extension in Google Chrome.
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