Access at home and school on any device
Access at home and school on any device, since TextAid is browser based which means that students can access all the tools on a Windows computer, MacBook, Chromebook, iPad, tablet or even a phone. If fact, any device which has a browser. This is perfect for working at school as well as home learning.
Make any document more reader friendly
Make any document more reader friendly with the Text Mode option, this changes the way a document looks so it's easier to read or follow as it's being read aloud. Choose from a range of background and text colours, font styles and sizes and spacing
Increase confidence and motivation
TextAid helps increase confidence and motivation. Teachers can share documents with students and the Annotations button allows you to type and draw directly onto the document and all work is saved automatically. There's also help with writing by using word prediction, spell checker, word look up and echoing back text. Because it is so easy to use, this increases confidence and motivation.
Use during exams
TextAid complies with reasonable adjustments and access arrangements. It can be used during exams to have questions read aloud. Answers can be typed directly onto the exam paper. This gives students independence and reduces staffing costs.
Support in MFL lessons
Offers support in MFL lessons, TextAid can read text in many languages and translates too. This helps all students learn how to pronounce and read MFL as well as supporting EAL students. There are 24 languages available including Welsh, Spanish, French and German.
Increase self-confidence and work more efficiently
TextAid increases self-confidence and allows students and teachers to work more efficiently. Being able to have your work proofread reassures you that what is written is what you intended to write and minimises errors.
Accessible website for all
Accessible website for all. A site license includes ReadSpeaker's website reader. Anyone visiting your school website can listen to the text, change the way it looks and translate so they can find all the information they need.