What accessibility tools are available for students?
Updated
by
Gayle McKee
Toolbar
Students can expand or collapse the toolbar by clicking the option at the bottom of the toolbar.
Save/Exit
- Allows students to Exit before an activity is complete or to Resume before exiting (6-12 Grade Study Plan)
Accessibility options
- Change the colors, font size, or zoom in or out on the question.
Line Reader
- The line reader is a tool that assists individuals with various reading challenges by focusing their attention on one line of text at a time. Our resizable line reader makes it easy to accommodate different sizes and lengths of text with its drag to resize feature.
Notepad
- Type notes to help your understanding of the question
Sticky Notes
- Add or hide a sticky note with your notes or reminders for the question
Drawing mode
- Use the drawing tools to help your understanding of the question
Review
- This feature allows students to review which questions they have flagged or skipped.
Flag Item
- If students click on the Flag icon, it will mark the question as flagged, meaning they want to go back to that question. Flagged items can be seen when students use the Review function.
Response Masking
- Eliminate answer choices that students feel are incorrect
Highlight
- Students can highlight by selecting the text. The highlight option will appear giving students color options.
Calculators
Desmos calculators are available in math and select science courses based on what calculator is permitted on a state by state basis.
Videos
Show Transcript
- Selecting Show Transcript under the video allows students to read along while the video plays.
- If your student has Spanish Language accommodations, the transcript will be in Spanish.
Closed Captioning
- Students can turn on video captions by clicking on the CC option at the bottom of the video.
- If your student has Spanish Language accommodations, the captions will be in Spanish.
- If your student has Spanish Language accommodations, the captions will be in Spanish.
