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Leveling Academic Texts for Diverse Learners in Higher Education

Using AI Tools to Support Reading Accessibility and Academic Literacy

Higher Education | Academic Literacy | Intermediate to Advanced
Level: Higher Education
Subject: Academic Literacy
Usage: Intermediate to Advanced

AI Tools Used

Text Leveler
Text Leveler
Text Scaffolder
Text Scaffolder
Text Rewriter
Text Rewriter

1. Introduction to Reading Level Adjustment for Higher Education

In tertiary education, supporting diverse reading levels among university students is essential for academic success. Leveraging AI-driven text simplification tools for tertiary education can greatly enhance academic literacy support by adapting complex academic articles to be more accessible. This page explores how LearningFlow.ai’s Text Leveler, Text Scaffolder, and Text Rewriter tools facilitate scaffolding academic articles with AI to meet learners’ varying needs.

2. Text Leveler: Adjusting Reading Levels Precisely

The Text Leveler tool automates the process of tailoring academic texts to appropriate reading levels, making it easier to support diverse reading levels at university.
Step-by-Step
  1. Input the original academic article or text you wish to adjust.
  2. Specify the target reading level relevant for your learners, considering higher education scaffolding needs.
  3. Generate a leveled text that maintains key content while simplifying vocabulary and sentence structure to enhance comprehension.

3. Text Scaffolder: Structuring Support for Complex Articles

Scaffolding academic articles with AI facilitates gradual learning, enabling students to build understanding step-by-step with layered supports for comprehension and critical thinking.
Step-by-Step
  1. Select a complex academic text or article.
  2. Use the Text Scaffolder to break the text into manageable segments with added explanations and guiding questions.
  3. Provide these scaffolded texts to students to support independent analysis and discussion.

4. Text Rewriter: Simplifying and Reformatting Texts for College Students

The Text Rewriter tool offers flexible rewriting options to make academic materials more accessible and engaging, supporting academic literacy for diverse learners in higher education.
Step-by-Step
  1. Upload or paste your original academic text.
  2. Choose rewriting preferences targeting clarity, simplicity, or engagement for college-level students.
  3. Generate revised texts that align with the reading abilities and learning goals of your student cohort.