What is Microsoft Translator?

Overview

Microsoft Translator, a versatile application, offers comprehensive language support. It is a valuable tool for individuals with hearing impairments or those facing language barriers. The application's diverse translation capabilities make it a versatile solution. 

There are two ways to access Microsoft Translator: through a web browser or an app that can be downloaded to your mobile device. Below are the different features and means of access. 

Uses For Teachers and Students: 

• Whole Class Instruction: Translate and caption live presentations and engage students who are non-native speakers, deaf or hard of hearing, dyslexic, or having trouble taking notes.
• Parent-Teacher Conferences: Engage parents and the school community by providing real-time language translation for parent-teacher conferences.
• Break Out Groups: Discuss group projects and work together across many languages for English Language Learners and deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
• Conversations: The conversation feature helps teachers better communicate with students in class or for one-on-one conversations.

Uses For Parents: 

• Communication with school staff over the phone
• One-on-one meetings with teachers and school staff
• Group settings such as school orientation meetings
• Assemblies for parents that are not yet fluent in the school staff’s language

Accessing Microsoft Translator Features

Feature	How to Access
Microsoft Text Translation Translate typed text	Use any browser to access the Microsoft Translator Website or the Microsoft Translator App on your tablet or phone.
Microsoft Conversations Translated speech or text with invited participants	You can access Conversations at this Website  on the following Browsers Microsoft Edge Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Safari You can join or start conversations using the Microsoft Translator App on your personal tablet or phone.
Camera Translations Use your phone or tablet camera to translate text in an image.	Use the Microsoft Translator App on your personal tablet or phone.
Audio Translations Use your phone or tablet to translate speech	Use the Microsoft Translator App on your personal tablet or phone.