Accessibility and Student Support
Supporting struggling students
WeWillWrite naturally engages most students, but for those who struggle, patience and encouragement are key.
Tips to support them
Focus on ideas, not errors: When reviewing their work, overlook spelling mistakes and instead focus on the meaning, ideas, and content. This builds confidence and motivation.
Amplify their unique voice: By highlighting and validating their unique thoughts, you help develop critical thinking. When students feel their ideas are valued, they’re more willing to take risks, explore new concepts, and expand their intellectual curiosity.
Foster a supportive environment: Shifting the focus from correction to potential allows all students to grow at their own pace, creating a positive learning atmosphere where every learner can succeed. This approach encourages growth and helps struggling students build confidence in their writing abilities.
Built-in features
Progressive hints system: Students receive scaffolded support with up to 5 custom hints revealed as cards during writing, helping them succeed without teacher intervention.
Team-based collaboration: Students write as part of a team (2-4 teams with animal mascots), reducing individual pressure and building confidence through collaborative spirit.
Anonymous participation: Students can focus on ideas without social anxiety, knowing their work is judged on merit, not identity.
Self-assessment before peer review: Students rate their own work first, developing metacognitive skills and building confidence before seeing peer examples.
Built-in writing assistance: Live character count, sneak peek examples, and clear criteria help students understand expectations and notice their own progress.
Students with special needs, dyslexia, or ADHD
WeWillWrite is thoughtfully designed to be accessible and inclusive for all neurodiverse learners. Here's how we create an inclusive experience:
Enhanced readability
Larger, bolder text and clear buttons that work with screen readers and speech-to-text tools.
For students on the spectrum
Rigid, predictable game rules and structure
Minimal social instruction with built-in tips to guide students
Anonymous participation to reduce anxiety
For students with ADHD
Constant variety with short, engaging tasks that maintain engagement
Visual, short, and simple instructions for easy comprehension
Competition and peer recognition that fuels motivation
For students with dyslexia
High-contrast design with clear, readable fonts
Anonymous writing that removes social pressure
Full compatibility with text-to-speech tools
These strategies ensure every student can participate confidently, regardless of their learning differences.
Compatibility with assistive tools and extensions
We’ve rigorously tested our platform with a variety of native and external accessibility tools including Text-to-Speech, Speech-to-Text, and screen readers. Keep in mind that students may need to exit full-screen mode to access their tools’ controls.
Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text
Compatible with external text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools and browser extensions that students may already use
Built-in text-to-speech that reads content aloud during reading and voting phases, with words highlighted as they’re spoken. This feature uses the browser’s built-in technology and can be activated from your class settings.
We are committed to enhancing accessibility and would greatly appreciate your input. If you believe a tool your students use is not compatible, please let us know! This information will help us ensure compatibility and a great experience for everyone.
Timing controls
WeWillWrite offers several timing flexibility options to accommodate different learning needs:
Pause functionality: Teachers can pause the activity at any point during timed phases.
Extended reading time: Teachers can extend the reading phase to 10 minutes from their settings and skip ahead at any point if the class is ready.
Adjustable writing time: Before starting a writing challenge, teachers can customize the median writing time and set class-wide defaults for consistent timing. Writing time scales progressively to build stamina.
Language options and translation
At the moment, all of our official challenges are in English, but several teachers translate or adapt them into Spanish, French, and other languages for language learning or bilingual classrooms.
We are planning to add additional language options, beginning with Spanish. However, we do not have a specific timeline for when this feature will be available. Stay tuned for updates on language support!
WCAG/VPAT report
Our writing platform has been tested to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0-2.2 Level AA standards. You can find a full report here: Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
