There are numerous tools, features, apps, and extensions available on Chromebooks that support learners as they read, write, and interact with content on their screen. Click on the following document for more information.

Chromebook Tools for Reading and Writing 

Includes information about: 

• HelperBird - Reading and Writing support
• Built-in Chromebook Accessibility Features and how to enable them  
• Speech-to-text
• Schoology Immersive Reader
• How to access digital & audiobooks

Additional Built-in Chrome accessibility features are also available:

Live Captioning of video content

• Live captioning is available in the Chrome Browser and will provide captions for video content
• Go to the 3 dots and select Settings from the dropdown

• Select Accessibility

• Slide toggle to the right to turn on captioning.

• You will see a caption box with captions added as the video is played.

• Click the X to turn it off. 
• Customize the captions by selecting Caption Preferences

• Select the preferences you want.

Quick video review:

Summary of Video Transcription:

The video introduces an accessibility tool in both the Chrome browser and Chromebooks, focusing on the 'Live Caption' feature. Here's a summary:

1. Accessing Settings: In Chrome, click the three dots at the top ('More') and choose 'Settings'. On a Chromebook, click the dashboard at the bottom right and then the settings button.
2. Enabling Live Caption: In the settings menu, select 'Accessibility' and toggle on the 'Live Caption' feature. There may be a brief wait for it to update.
3. Functionality: Once enabled, any video or audio played within a Chrome browser, such as YouTube videos or audio in Schoology, will automatically display captions. This feature supports students learning English or those who find auditory learning challenging.
4. Customization: Users can customize caption preferences, including size and other options.
5. Educational Benefits: Live Caption is beneficial in educational settings as it provides both auditory and textual means for consuming information, aligning with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.

The video emphasizes the utility of Live Caption in enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in learning environments.