Tech Talk / Googlepalooza

School districts all over the country are finding that Read&Write for Google Chrome is their “go to” Google extension for literacy support. With over 20 unique tools seamlessly integrated into a single toolbar, Read&Write for Google Chrome provides all students with the reading and writing tools they need to become confident, independent learners in class, at home, and on tests. Some of the features include:

- Hear web pages and documents read aloud to improve reading comprehension, with a choice of natural voices
- Understand unfamiliar words with text and picture dictionaries
- Develop writing skills with word prediction, dictation and grammar checker
- Support independent student research with valuable study skills tools
- Annotate directly into PDF documents

All students, including diverse learners, English learners, and students who struggle with reading and writing, can benefit from using these tools.