Tips for parents and carers

Tip 1: Typing characters and hearing what you are typing.

In the initial phase, have SprintPlus read out loud each character the child types.

Tip 2: Pre-teaching foreign languages.

Start a few months before the child or young person is due to learn a foreign language at school. Use simple stories or start with the first lessons of the learning method. Start by having the text read out loud, ensuring that SprintPlus highlighting the words or sentences with a color. Initially let the child just follow the words, and afterwards repeat them out loud. First word by word. Then sentence by sentence. Next, let SprintPlus read the text out loud, until the child can keep up with the speed.

Tip 3: Pre-teaching reading and world studies.

Have the child prepare the reading texts or texts to be discussed in class. This will give the children some successful experiences. It also increases the instruction time.

Tip 4: Tests and exams.

If a student has great difficulty reading, have the tests and exams read out loud by SprintPlus. Use headphones. This won't be disruptive to the rest of the class.