This is a possible lesson plan for this lesson.
Learning Objective
- The learner will be able to locate and enable the Click and Listen tool in webReader.
- The learner will be able to locate the Setting to Read the Text Selection in docReader.
- The learner will be able to listen to webReader material read to them using the Click and Listen tool and in docReader using the Text Selection setting.
- The learner will be able to locate the highlight in docReader, highlight some text, and collect and download the highlights.
Activity
- Part 1: Demonstrate how to:
- Locate the Click and Listen tool on the lower toolbar in webReader.
- Show how it toggles on and off. Remember, any toggle switch in ReadSpeaker stays turned on until you turn it off.
- Go to a location in your Brightspace course with webReader and several paragraphs on the page
- Click on a paragraph and let it play for a minute or two.
- Have the learners try to do the same exercise.
- Part 2: Demonstrate how to:
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- Locate the Text Selection setting in docReader Settings. (Settings is found on the lower toolbar of docReader and has the icon of two gears.)
- Click to close the panel.
- Click on a paragraph and let it read for a minute or two.
- Have the learners try to do the same exercise.
- Part 3: Demonstrate how to:
- Locate the Highlighter on the lower toolbar in docReader.
- Show how to make highlights using the color or pointer method.
- Show how to turn on the "show the borders" tool in the highlighter menu.
- Show how to collect and download the highlights and name the file.
- Have the learners try to do the same exercise.
Give the learners 5-10 minutes to replicate accessing and using the tools. Walk around the room answering questions about the tools.
Wrap-up
- The next day, ask the learners how many tried the tools outside of class and whether they found them helpful.
- Have the learners demonstrate that they can access and use the tools or request your help with any remaining challenges.
Proceed to Lesson 3 Quiz