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Accessibility

Accessibilty Tools

At BCoT there are Chromebooks in every classroom, so here are tips on how to utilise the accessibility features. 

Select to Speak
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A tool that reads aloud highlighted on-screen text, offering a simple text-to-speech option without requiring a full-screen reader.

Dictation
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Dictation allows users to convert spoken words into text in any text field across the device.

Face Control
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A tool enabling users to control the mouse cursor and perform actions using head movements and facial gestures.

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Automatic Clicks
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Automatically performs a click action when the cursor hovers over an item for a set duration.

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Full-Screen Magnifier
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A tool that magnifies the entire screen, enabling users to zoom in and navigate the full desktop for improved visibility of all content.

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Docked Magnifier
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A tool that magnifies a small screen area in a docked window, showing a zoomed-in view around the cursor while the rest of the screen stays at normal size.

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Live Captions
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Automatically generates real-time captions for any audio or video played in the Chrome browser.

Colour Correction
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A filter tool that adjusts screen colours to aid users with conditions like protanopia, deuteranopia, or tritanopia in distinguishing colours more effectively.

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Gemini
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Google Gemini is an AI tool to help you. Think of it like a smart assistant that can give you ideas, summarise info, or help you understand things.

Here are some ideas on how to use AI in education:

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  • Got a long article or textbook chapter? AI can quickly pull out the main points.

  • If something isn't making sense, AI can explain it in different ways or use analogies.

  • Stuck on a project or essay? Ask AI to give you a fresh start with ideas, angles, or even an outline.

  • Get mock interview questions and even practise your answers with the AI's voice feature.

  • Need a study timetable or help breaking down a big assignment?

When we talk about using tech (especially AI), we live by these C.O.R.E values:

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  • COMPASSION:
    Be kind and thoughtful online.

     

  • ORIGINALITY:
    Using technology I to help your unique ideas shine, not copy others.

     

  • RESPONSIBILITY:
    Using technology wisely, ethically, and safely.

     

  • EMPATHY:
    Think about how your online actions affect others.

Remember! Using AI to write your work for you is a big no-no. We want your ideas. Don't let AI make you lazy!

Reading Mode
Reading Mode Book

A tool on Google Chrome that removes any other distracting media from a page, leaving only the text. 

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Google Translate

Google Translate lets users instantly convert text, speech, entire documents, and web pages across over 240 languages.

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Click the icon to open this tool.

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A useful tool that helps with reading, writing, note-taking and much more! Some key features include: 

  • Spell checking

  • Speech-to-text and voice note

  • Text-to-speech 

  • Highlight text

  • Screen masking with an optional reading light

Who are we? BCoT Digital are an in-house group of EdTech enthusiasts, who support staff and students with using technology for teaching, learning and assessment. We feel we have a responsibility to teach both students and staff about Digital Wellbeing and the responsible use of tech - use tech, don't let it use you!

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