This is a possible lesson plan for this lesson.
Learning Objective
- The learner will be able to access and use the following tools in webReader (found in Lessons created with "Create a file," Assignments, Discussion Topics and Threads, and each Quiz question.)
- Dictionary (not in quizzes)
- Text Mode
- Translation (not in quizzes)
- Enlarged Text and Reading Speed together
- The learner will be able to access and use the following tools in docReader (found in MS Word, PowerPoint, PDF, Text, and Excel type files.)
- Dictionary
- Text Mode
- Translation
- Zoom in and Reading Speed together
- The learner will be able to demonstrate:
- Looking up a word in the Dictionary in webReader and docReader
- Translating a phrase in webReader and docReader
- Displaying a page or file in Text Mode in webReader and docReader
- Turning on the Enlarged Text tool and adjusting the Reading Speed in webReader. After the tools are on and adjusted, the learner will play a passage in an area that uses webReader (as defined earlier.)
- Adjust the Reading Speed in docReader and change the print size (Zoom in) on the entire page. After the Reading Speed is adjusted and the print size is changed, the learner will play a passage in a document displayed in docReader.
Activity
- Demonstrate how to:
- Look up a word in webReader and docReader by highlighting a word and clicking Dictionary on the pop-up menu.
- Display a file in webReader in Text Mode, located on the lower toolbar.
- Display a document in docReader in Text Mode, which is on the top toolbar.
- Translate a word or phrase in webReader and docReader by highlighting a word and clicking Translate on the pop-up menu. Next, select the desired language. Once the translation appears, play the translation for the class.
- In a file that uses webReader (as defined earlier,) click on the hamburger to display the lower toolbar. Click on Settings and then the speedometer. Adjust your Reading Speed by using the arrow keys on your keyboard. Next, toggle on the Enlarged Text tool. On your file, select some text and click "Listen." Note: The enlarged text displays up to a comma or an ending punctuation when rendered at the lower part of the page.
- In a document displayed in docReader, click on the caret to display the lower toolbar or on the hamburger to see the remaining tools (depending on the view you are using in Brightspace.) Click on Settings and change the Reading Speed. Use the magnifying glass with a plus, also called Zoom In, to enlarge the text on the page. Click Listen.
Give the learners 8-10 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 the Lesson 2 Quiz.