BeeLine Reader is a research-based tool that enhances reading ability for students of all ages and skill levels. The tool adds color gradients to the text from the document or webpage and presents the content in HTML format.

Here is an example of a word document that was converted to BeeLine with color gradients.

Advantages

By displaying text using color gradients, BeeLine helps increase focus, prevent screen fatigue, and keep you from losing your place in long texts.

This assistive technology is particularly useful for students with attention difficulties, visual impairments, and dyslexia."

How to generate with Ally

Find and click on the Ally icon, such as at the top of the webpage or in the document view in Canvas.

1. Pages, Quizzes, Assignments, Discussions, and Announcements

The Ally icon for alternative formats is located at the end of the page title.

2. Documents

The Ally icon for alternative formats is located at the top of the document view, next to the Download and Info buttons.

More information

Learn more about BeeLine Reader and how you can use it. (help.blackboard.com)