{"id":45,"date":"2023-07-26T16:40:47","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T15:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/assistivetechnology\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2025-08-18T10:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:29:57","slug":"microsoft-learning-tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/assistivetechnology\/?page_id=45","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Learning Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:61% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163550\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163550\/image.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163550\/image-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163550\/image-768x373.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163550\/image-800x388.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Microsoft Learning Tools are free tools that implement proven techniques to improve reading and writing; they are available across multiple O365 applications through your Glow account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase reading speed and comprehension for all learners with the Immersive Reader. Enable students with learning differences such as Dyslexia with text decoding solutions and help build confidence for emerging readers through features like Read Aloud, Syllable Breaks, Line Focus and Picture Dictionary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting writing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With features like Dictate and Read Aloud, students can capture their writing and hear it read aloud providing them essential feedback to edit their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Guide Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/10\/19085115\/Microsoft-Immersive-Reader-Quick-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Immersive Reader<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/10\/19085125\/Microsoft-Speech-to-Text-Quick-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Speech to Text (Dictate)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/10\/19085123\/Microsoft-Translate-Quick-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Translate<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/10\/19090258\/Microsoft-Math-Solver-Quick-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Maths Solver (includes Immersive Reader)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/10\/19085940\/Microsoft-Live-Captions-Quick-Guide-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Live Captions (PowerPoint)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/10\/19085126\/Microsoft-Reading-Coach-Quick-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Reading Coach<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/10\/19085124\/Microsoft-Speaker-Coach-Quick-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Speaker Coach<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Immersive Reader is also available in Microsoft Edge browser &#8211; this short video explains the key features and how to access &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glowscotland.sharepoint.com\/:v:\/r\/sites\/dumfriesandgallowaycouncil\/D%26GCouncil\/DG%20Schools%20ICT\/Resources\/Video%20Tutorials\/Immersive%20Reader%20in%20Microsoft%20Edge.mp4?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=4R7y8x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">watch video now<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163921\/Periodic-Table-of-Learning-Tools.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163921\/Periodic-Table-of-Learning-Tools-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Info graphic showing what microsoft learning tools are available in each application\" class=\"wp-image-47\" style=\"width:840px;height:473px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163921\/Periodic-Table-of-Learning-Tools-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163921\/Periodic-Table-of-Learning-Tools-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163921\/Periodic-Table-of-Learning-Tools-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163921\/Periodic-Table-of-Learning-Tools-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/assistivetechnology\/uploads\/sites\/8798\/2023\/07\/26163921\/Periodic-Table-of-Learning-Tools.jpg 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/topic\/learning-tools-eff7f7e3-7e21-42f0-a6f1-da7027f98261\">Microsoft Learning Tools<\/a> <\/strong>support page for more information and ideas on how to use these tools with your learners. This <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/education\/products\/learning-tools\">Digital Learning Tools<\/a><\/strong> page also contains useful information and examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please use the links below to download helpful guides from CALL Scotland:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callscotland.org.uk\/downloads\/posters-and-leaflets\/using-windows-10-accessibility-tools-to-support-learners-with-visual-difficulties\/\">Using Windows 10 Accessibility tools to support learners with visual difficulties<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callscotland.org.uk\/downloads\/posters-and-leaflets\/raising-attainment-with-microsoft-learning-tools\/\">Raising Attainment with Microsoft Learning Tools<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Learning Tools are free tools that implement proven techniques to improve reading and writing; they are available across multiple O365 applications through your Glow account. Supporting reading Increase reading speed and comprehension for all learners with the Immersive Reader. Enable students with learning differences such as Dyslexia with text decoding solutions and help build confidence for emerging readers through features like Read Aloud, Syllable Breaks, Line Focus and Picture Dictionary. Supporting writing With features like Dictate and Read Aloud,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19366,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-45","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/assistivetechnology\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/assistivetechnology\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/assistivetechnology\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/assistivetechnology\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/19366"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/assistivetechnology\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=45"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/assistivetechnology\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":210,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/assistivetechnology\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45\/revisions\/210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/assistivetechnology\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=45"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}