Bookshare

This page will address usage of Bookshare.org, Bookshare files, and Read:OutLoud (a free reader downloaded from Bookshare).

[|Who qualifies for access to Bookshare?]

Handouts:
 * Description: || Files to download: || Related videos: ||
 * For parents: How to access bookshare and bookshare files from home || [[file:Home access.doc]] || http://www.screencast.com/t/8HveMmAx ||
 * For LPS staff: How to download and read bookshare files || [[file:bookshare with pics.doc]] || http://www.screencast.com/t/iJXpPm1c ||
 * For LPS staff: How to create an individual student membership form to send home with a student || [[file:How to Create an Individual Bookshare Membership.doc]] || http://www.screencast.com/t/ddYg7MBV2dYC ||
 * How to use Microsoft Word to read and annotate digital text (including bookshare files) || [[file:MW as an AT Reading tool.doc]] || Adding comments: http://www.screencast.com/t/xxKmrtA4MpP

Highlighting: http://www.screencast.com/t/bWmDzVm4m9O5

Using the built-in dictionary: http://www.screencast.com/t/wvjSYm67dSUW

Using comments to add in vocabulary word definitions: http://www.screencast.com/t/DcMsxb4la ||
 * How to transfer a file from the teacher to the student || [[file:Tips for Transferring Files.doc]] ||  ||

Video Tutorials:

Video: How to download text from Bookshare.org media type="custom" key="4401581"

Video: How to access digital text with Microsoft Word media type="custom" key="5828257"

Video: How to read a text file with Read: OutLoud media type="custom" key="4383539"

Links to resources:

This is a [|link] Read:OutLoud's publisher (Don Johnston) website. It has great short videos on how to effectively use Read:OutLoud

National Center for Accessible Instructional Materials[| Bookshare Read:OutLoud Video Tutorials]

Bookshare's training videos are found [|here]

Troubleshooting:

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