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1 Bookshare on the Go: Mobile Reading December 2011

2 Introducing…Mobile Reading! 2

3 3 Why Mobile Reading?  Enables anytime, anywhere learning  Delivers instructional content using platforms students use  Motivates students

4 4 Read2Go: Accessible e-Book Reader  Read2Go for iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad  $19.99 per device  Very easy to search, find, download and read Bookshare books  Access to Bookshare copyrighted content requires Bookshare membership  Visual impairment  Physical disability  Severe learning disability, such as dyslexia  Access to freely available content, including open educational resources available to all

5 Read2Go Connects Directly to 5

6 Search, Download, and then Read or Save for Later 6

7 Open Books from Bookshelf, Read! 7

8 Multi-modal Reading  Sentence highlighted in one color, word-by- word highlighting in alternate color  Improve outcomes for students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities 8

9 Visual Settings for Different Disabilities  Severe learning disability such as dyslexia  Word-by-word highlighting on  Audio on  Good reader with a physical disability  Highlight colors match background 9

10 Visual Settings for Different Disabilities  Readers with low vision  Set font size up to 70 pt  Set background and text colors for optimal reading  Optional audio, on or off 10

11 Audio Settings for Different Disabilities  Blind readers  Voice Over navigation and gestures  Audio on  Choice of voice and rate  Readers with learning disabilities  Audio on  Choice of voice and rate 11

12 12 Need More Help?  Utilize NEW Online Support Center under “Help” Tab  Submit Questions to Bookshare using “Contact Us”  Select the appropriate category under “My question is about”  Provide details of the help that you need  Include your name and contact information  The appropriate member of the Bookshare team will address your question promptly!


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