New Bookshare training videos and guides walk teachers through important tasks to get students with learning differences reading right away
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Published January 8, 2020
Category: Bookshare features
Published December 18, 2019
Two Steps for a Productive 2020
Teachers: As you count down to your much-deserved winter break, take these important steps to ensure that students have books to read over the break and in the new year.
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Published October 17, 2019
Inclusive Classrooms: Are Teachers Ready to Support Students with Learning Differences?
Inclusive classrooms are on the rise, but are teachers ready to support all learners? New Benetech survey examines factors that impact preparedness.
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Published October 16, 2019
Yes, Bookshare DOES Have Many of the Textbooks Your Students Need!
Many people view Bookshare’s large collection of ebooks primarily as a source of classroom reading or pleasure reading books, but did you know that the library also has over 25,000 textbooks? Learn more about the kinds of textbooks available from Bookshare and how to access them.
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Published September 25, 2019
Celebrating 15 Million Books Delivered
Today we are celebrating an exciting milestone for impact at Benetech: we have delivered 15 million books to people with reading barriers through the Bookshare online library service and network. That’s 15 million books that users found and accessed through Bookshare that they would not otherwise have been able to read. And it’s not just about the number of books, but what these books enable people to do: pursue an education, develop professional skills, find employment, and participate in their communities. We’d like to celebrate and thank the entire community that has made this momentous milestone possible. To Bookshare’s Community…
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Published August 26, 2019
Bookshare Busts through Reading Barriers!
Do you have students with reading barriers like dyslexia, low vision, or cerebral palsy? Are you looking for books in alternate formats like audio, large print, or braille? Join us for a free webinar on resources for students with dyslexia or visual or physical disabilities who need reading accommodations.
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Published August 14, 2019
#BeReady: Back-to-School Tips to Make Classrooms Inclusive
Back to school is here! As you organize your classroom, create lesson plans, and distribute books, remember to consider the needs of students with learning differences. Learn ways that your classroom can be inclusive for all types of learners.
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Published May 14, 2019
EXPERT INSIGHTS: Assistive Technology Personalizes the Learning Environment
Scott Richards, Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Specialist, shares the low-to-high tech solutions and strategies that help students with disabilities reach their potential.
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Published May 8, 2019
The Marrakesh Treaty in Action: What You Need to Know
On May 8, 2019, the United States joins the list of 82 member nations that have fully ratified the long-awaited Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled. If you are wondering exactly what that means, you are not alone. This document outlines the basic provisions and implications of the treaty, especially as it affects the Bookshare community.
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Published May 2, 2019
Reframing the Text-to-Speech vs. Human Audio Debate: Both Make Reading Easier
The proliferation and improved quality of text-to-speech is helping people with reading barriers succeed in school and life .
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