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ESL with technology. Making Digital Reading Easier - MackinVIA Connext. Literacy is the ability to read and write. Transliteracy is the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms, tools and media from signing and orality through handwriting, print, TV, radio and film, to digital social networks. [www.transliteracy.com] As a librarian in a 1:1 school, my students are consuming most of their information in a digital format (eBooks, websites, databases, video clips, etc.). In addition to consuming information, students are doing a great deal of producing via digital tools. At my school, my students and teachers have access to eBooks via MackinVIA. Unfortunately, these customization options aren’t as easy to access or as obvious when reading text on the open web or through a database. 1.

Seems obvious right? I am a lover of Chrome (there’s no place like Chrome), and it is very simple to change the text size. 2. Readability is my go-to for making reading easier. I love that you can send to Kindle or print this version. 3. 4.