You access the Immersive Reader via different routes depending on the software you’re using. See below for instructions for where to find the Immersive Reader in common Middlebury platforms. If you are not finding the Immersive Reader when following these instructions, we recommend you first make sure you are updated to the current version of the software.
Note: If you are offline (not connected to the internet), you may not be able to access Immersive Reader. Microsoft has an Offline Extension you can download to allow access in that case.
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On a Mac: Click the View menu and select Immersive Reader.
On a Windows device and/or for Middlebury’s Office 365 suite: Click the View menu and select Immersive Reader. If you do not see an option for Immersive Reader in your View menu, look for the Learning Tools option.
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You can access Immersive Reader from multiple areas within Flipgrid. Look for the Immersive Reader icon on these pages:
- Topic prompt
- Video transcripts
- Discovery Library
- Text feedback
- Mixtapes
Learn more about Immersive Reader in Flipgrid
Immersive Reader is available as a trial feature in Canvas. If you are interested in exploring Immersive Reader in Canvas, please contact DLINQ.
Note that Immersive Reader in Canvas only currently works with Canvas Pages (it is not available for assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, announcements, external tools, or any other areas of Canvas), so it’s use in Canvas is extremely limited at this time.
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