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CISL at CAST, 2023
Research spanning multiple decades supports highlighting text as an effective way to improve memory and reading comprehension. New research suggests that students often have highlighting preferences that further aid their comprehension.
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CISL at CAST, 2023
The ability to have text read aloud is an important access point for many learners and a helpful support to others. The feature gives those with challenges seeing or decoding text access to rigorous academic content.
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The option to adjust the spacing between letters and words is an option that makes documents accessible for all. Do you prefer reading text with the letters spaced more closely together or further apart?
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CISL at CAST, 2023
Options to adjust line spacing can impact the accessibility of text and the level of engagement a reader has with the text. Readers value choosing to have the lines of text closer together or further apart.
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CISL at CAST, 2023
Applications and tools that capture and display learner affect, such as a mood meter, support students in identifying, assessing, and reflecting on their emotional state when engaging in readings or other learning activities.
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CISL at CAST, 2023
Annotation can include multiple strategies but generally refers to highlighting interesting or important parts of a text and writing notes about the text as a person reads. Annotations typically include a person’s thoughts, reflections, and questions.
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CISL at CAST, 2023
Automated text simplification uses automated processes like natural language processing, machine learning, or artificial intelligence (AI) to change how texts are worded to make them easier to understand.
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CISL at CAST, 2023
The option to choose screen colors and color contrast is an important access feature allowing users to select settings that best meet their preferences. Black text on a white background and yellow or white text on a black background are examples.
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CISL at CAST, 2023
Embedded comprehension checks can be formative assessments that help teachers and students discern student understanding, provide feedback, and make informed decisions about when to move ahead to new content or revisit challenges.
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3:30PM – 4:30PM MT on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Live stream our panel discussion for free! CAST is proud to host a conversation with three dynamic leaders in the disability rights movement, Rebecca Cokley, Claudia Gordon, and Maria Town, moderated by CAST CEO, Lindsay Jones.