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Technology Feature Brief: Glossary

A screenshot of an article within the CISL reader environment is in the background of this image. An arrow extends from the underlined word “nutrients” in the article to a pop-up box in the foreground of the image. The box has the title “Nutrients,” a definition of the word nutrients, and a captioned image of a group of various food ingredients, including carrots, strawberries, and walnuts.

CISL at CAST, 2023

Glossary and dictionary features provide ways for readers to gain an understanding of unfamiliar words immediately. Readers can access definitions of words directly within the text, eliminating the need for separate support texts.

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Technology Feature Brief: Highlighting

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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Technology Feature Brief: Read Aloud

Screenshot of a read aloud toolbar in a digital reading tool. It includes a play button, a stop button, and a rate of speech control.

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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S.02, Ep.07: Inclusive Learning 365

The Accessible Learning Experience | CAST, Illustrations of a microphone, sound waves, digital text, and wifi

National AEM Center at CAST, 2023

Meet the authors of Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year and listen in on their conversation about the importance of an inclusive mindset.

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