In a recent Google EDU in 90 video (see below) they discussed a new font (Lexend)
that has been developed to boost reading fluency and comprehension. In fact, in a
recent focus group with third graders, students showed a nearly 20% improvement in
WCPM (words correct per minute) when reading in Lexend versus Time New Roman.
that has been developed to boost reading fluency and comprehension. In fact, in a
recent focus group with third graders, students showed a nearly 20% improvement in
WCPM (words correct per minute) when reading in Lexend versus Time New Roman.
To add the Lexend family, select font>more fonts>search Lexend> add the ones from the
Lexend family you would like to add (there are 7).
Lexend family you would like to add (there are 7).
Embedded below is a 59 second YouTube tutorial as well as Google's EDU in 90: Keeping up with Docs. The segment about Lexend begins at the 2 minute mark.
Take care,
Brad
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