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Please see the examples below for further information on how to use this chart

Chart Examples

I will be using a Mac computer in D2L and require text to speech

• In this example, you will be using Read & Write.  You will click on the box in the interactive chart above to download the software and review the instructions.

I will be using an iPad with D2L with Lockdown Browser/Monitor and require speech to text software

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Windows Configuration: Read & Write Text to Speech D2L ONLY

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1. Make sure Read & Write is launched with the toolbar open.
   
2. Open D2L and find your quiz or test
3. You will be using the screenshot reader to box the text you wish to have read.
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Windows Configuration: Read & Write Text to Speech D2L WITH Lockdown Browser/Monitor

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1. Click the IT service desk link and follow the arrows to locate the software installation instructions: IT Service Desk
   

2. Scroll to the bottom to find Read & Write to select the Installation & Configuration Guide. Follow the instructions to install or update your software.
   
   
   

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   title Need IT Help?
   If you experience difficulties installing the software, please contact the IT helpdesk for support. difficulties installing the software, please contact the IT helpdesk for support here: IT Service Desk - Request Support

   
   

3. Once installed your Read & Write toolbar should look like this:
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   IMPORTANT NOTE: If your toolbar looks different you could be using an older version of the software. The older version will not work with Lockdown Browser/Monitor. Please reinstall the software.

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1. To access Office 365 log on to: mylambton.ca
2. Once on the homepage select Office 365 
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3. Then select Word
   
4. When word launches, select New Blank Document
5. One the document opens, you will notice a dictate button near the top-right corner

6. Click the drop-down once and make sure English is selected
   
   
   

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   title Note
   You will work in this document. DO NOT open the desktop app. You will not be able to dictate in the app.

   
   
   

7. Click the dictate button and begin talking (the button will turn red when it is on)
   
8. Your words will become text across the screen
9. To use the dictation in a D2L test, you will need the D2L test open on a separate tab
   
10. When you have a question that you require dictation for, you will need to go back to word to dictate your answer
11. When you have completed dictating your answer, you will need to copy your answer to D2L. IMPORTANT: Microsoft 365 will only allow you to use shortcuts for copy and paste

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1. Launch System Preferences 
2. Select Keyboard
   
   
   
3. The main keyboard screen will launch.  Select Dictation
   
   
4. Select On
   
5. The default controls to turn the microphone on is to press the functoin function key twice.  This is also used to turn dictation off.  The dictation can be used directly in the D2L quiz:
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iPad Configuration: Text to Speech D2L

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