New function increases readability in the learning management system Learn

In Dalarna University’s learning management system, Learn, the accessibility tool Ally has just added a new function: Microsoft’s Immersive Reader, which is an online alternative reading format. This function gives you more options to choose from when interacting with digital content.

In the work to create a more inclusive digital learning environment for students, Immersive Reader is a function that will improve your reading experience and increase the readability of the digital materials you can find in Learn.

With Immersive Reader, you can:

change font size and spacing in text
change the contrast between text and background colour
improve your spelling by dividing words into syllables
highlight verbs, nouns, adjectives and subordinate clauses
use a picture dictionary
increase reading speed with line focus
convert text to speech
translate text in real time

For now, this function only works in Learn and cannot be used with pictures or tables. To use it you, will need internet connection.