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Immersive Reader

Immersive Reader is an online alternative format that enhances the reading experience, increasing the readability of the content.

Thanks to our partnership with Microsoft, Ally Alternative Formats is now strengthened by this tool that allows learners to:

  • Change font size and text spacing

  • Change the contrast between the text and the background color

  • Learn spelling and grammar by splitting words into syllables

  • Highlight verbs, nouns, adjectives, and sub-clauses

  • View a picture dictionary

  • Increase reading speed with line focus

  • Convert text-to-speech (both male and female voices)

  • Translate content in real-time

    Language availability depends on each feature. For more information visit Microsoft's Immersive Reader Language Support.

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Considerations

There are several aspects to consider while using Immersive Reader. Check them out to avoid inconveniences:

  • Microsoft's Immersive Reader does not support images and tables.

  • Language availability depends on each feature. Check out Microsoft's Language Support webpage per feature.

  • Currently only available for Ally for LMS.

  • This alternative format requires an internet connection in order to work.

  • The Immersive Reader will be enabled and available to students by default in the Download alternative formats modal.

  • The Immersive Reader is also available in the Ally Feature Flag configuration, allowing for the format to easily be enabled / disabled if necessary.

Using Immersive Reader

To access Immersive Reader, select Immersive Reader from the Download alternative formats window, then select Download.

Keep in mind this is an online tool, therefore no file will be downloaded to your device. Immersive Reader opens and displays the content of the selected file.

Grammar options: Divide words into syllables and highlight parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives)

eReading preferences: Activate Line Focus reading, view Picture Dictionary for common words, and translate your file in real-time into +100 different languages. Keep in mind that the languages available for the Immersive Reader differ from the ones available for Ally translated versions.