OrbitNote
OrbitNote, formerly known as Read&Write's PDF Reader, is a powerful tool designed to help students engage with accessible PDF files. It offers a variety of features that allow students to demonstrate their understanding in diverse ways, such as drawing, typing, highlighting key information, and adding voice notes for teachers.
To support the writing process, OrbitNote includes features like speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and word prediction. For optimal functionality with screen readers like OrbitNote, ensure you are using digitally accessible PDF files (OCR PDF).
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Curriculum Connections
Reading Supports
- Text-to-Speech: Customize voice and playback speed.
- Highlighters: Mark important text.
- Dictionaries: Access standard and picture dictionaries.
- Screen Masking: Improve focus by masking distractions.
- Pushpin Notes: Add notes for understanding and comprehension.
- Translator: Translate single words.
Writing Supports
- Textboxes: Utilize speech-to-text and word prediction for writing.
- Shapes: Create flowcharts to organize ideas.
- Pushpins: Insert notes, questions, or directions within the text.
- Freehand Annotation: Draw and annotate freely.
- Highlight & Collect: Organize information into outline form using highlighters.
- Personalized Vocabulary Lists: Create lists with visual supports using highlighters.
- Annotations: Add detailed notes.
- Audio & Visual Dictionaries: Enhance vocabulary understanding.
Executive Functioning Supports
- Customizable Toolbar: Display only the necessary tools to minimize distractions.
- Screen Masking: Aid focus and attention.
- Streamlined Toolbar: A single, organized toolbar for a less distracting student experience.
- Text-to-Speech: Use for playback and proofreading.
- Audio Dictionary: Support vocabulary acquisition.