How do you use Bookshare?

Reading Books with Web Reader

1. Open a Web Reader compatible browser.
2. Go to www.bookshare.org and log into your Bookshare account.
3. Search for your book of choice.
4. Select “Read Now” to open the book in your browser. Opening the book may take a minute or two.
5. Select “Play” to hear the book read out loud.

How do students use Bookshare?

Add a new student member. Assign books to a student. Help your student log in and read….Adding a new Student Member

1. Select the Add Member button from the bottom of the page.
2. Enter all required information for the member.
3. Setup the student for Student Login by including a user name and password.
4. Select “Save.”

How do I change my voice on Bookshare?

Type “text to speech” in the search box on the top right corner of the window, then select “Change text to speech settings.” Select your preferred voice from the Voice Selection drop-down menu, then select the Preview Voice button. Select the Apply button to save your changes.

How do I read a book in my browser?

To get started, open your web browser and borrow a title that’s available in the OverDrive Read format from your library. Then, click or tap the Read now in browser button to begin reading it immediately using OverDrive Read.

How do I add a student to my Bookshare?

Log into your Bookshare account. Select the “My Bookshare” link. Select the “Members” link and place a check mark next to the student’s name. Select the “Add Individual Membership” link from the drop down menu under the “More Options” button at the bottom of the page.

How do I log into Bookshare?

How do I log in to my Bookshare account in Go Read?

1. Select the More Options menu button.
2. Select the Login Bookshare button.

What is the purpose of Bookshare?

Bookshare is an initiative of Benetech, whose main purpose is to develop new technology for underserved communities. Bookshare is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to expand the availability of accessible electronic books and to provide related software.

Do you have to sign up for Bookshare membership?

Sign Up! Sign Up! Bookshare® membership is for people with print disabilities and is provided FREE to qualified US students of any age and the schools that support them! Non-students and other organizations pay a low fee. Video Tutorial: Which Sign Up Do I Use?

How much does it cost to use a Bookshare?

Get unlimited access: FREE for qualified U.S. students and schools, less than $1 per week for adults, and reduced fees in certain countries. Educators get textbooks and educational materials students need in easy-to-read formats. Learn about Bookshare for schools.

What can you do with a Bookshare for adults?

Learn about Bookshare for students. Adults access books to pursue careers, stay informed, and enjoy bestsellers and newest releases. Learn about Bookshare for adults. This project is supported by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (Award Number H327D170002 ).

Can a person with dyslexia use a Bookshare?

An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later. Students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities share their excitement about books, the Bookshare accessible library, and the ways that assistive technology opens doors to confidence, independence, and achievement.

https://www.youtube.com/user/BookshareTeam