WHY do we group Enlarged Text and Reading Speed together, and WHY is it important for learners? First, some learners read at different speeds and need to adjust the speed to their preferred speed, depending on the content. Remembering the theme of this lesson—comprehension—brings you to why we use the combination of Enlarged Text and Reading Speed.
Who
WHO are the learners who benefit from the combination of the tools? Think about your language learners, distracted learners, learners who struggle with comprehension, and those with fluency challenges. All these learners would benefit from this combination of tools.
What
For the WHAT prompt, let’s examine the types of learners and the combination of tools that will help them. Learners who need help with comprehension, language learners, and learners with fluency challenges will want to use the Enlarged Text and slow down the Reading Speed by 5% to 10%. By using this combination of tools, the learners better understand the words being read, catch where the accent occurs in the words, and grasp the fine details of the passage. Distracted learners will use the combination of tools but keep their reading speed the same or move it up faster. Enlarged Text also supports learners with visual impairments.
How
Using Enlarged Text and Reading Speed
webReader
Find the "Listen," , button
Click on hamburger, , next to the "Listen" button
Click on "Settings," .
Click on the speedometer, , on the top row of tools.
Use the up and down arrows to adjust the speed.
You will also see the Enlarged Text tool on the lower toolbar.
Toggle the toolbar to the on position, and look for the green "X."
Note: The two tools are now adjusted and turned on. Highlight a passage of text and click "LISTEN," or click "LISTEN" from the top of the page. The enlarged text will play at the bottom of the page.
docReader
Navigate to the document
Open docReader according to your view. If you have forgotten which view you are using, please look at the Definitions Page.
Classic View
Click on the dropdown menu to the right of the file name, , and then click on "Open with docReader," .
Click on the the caret, , to show the lower toolbar.
Click on "Settings," which has the two gears, .
Reading Speed is located in the first area, "General," in Settings.
New View 1A and New View 1B Instructor View
Click on the speaker, .
Click on the hamburger, , to see the remaining tools.
Click on "Settings," .
Reading Speed is located in the first area, "General," in Settings.
Student View of New View 1B
Click on the Open DocReader, .
Click on the the caret, , to show the lower toolbar.
Click on "Settings," which has the two gears, .
Reading Speed is located in the first area, "General," in Settings.
Note: Enlarged Text is not available in docReader. In docReader, to view larger text, use the magnifying glass with the plus on it. Once you are in docReader, you will find the Zoom-in tool either under the hamburger or in the lower left-hand corner, depending on the view of Brightspace you are using.
Classic View and Student View of 1B
In the lower left-hand corner of the page, you will see the magnifying glass, .
New View 1A and New View 1B Instructor View
Click on the hamburger, , to see the remaining tools.