Depending on the program you are enrolled in, certain software may have to be installed on your laptop.
Below you will find video instructions, as well as step-by-step instructions in PDF format, that you can print or view on-screen. (Free Acrobat Reader Required)
Some instructions are being updated for the new academic year and will be available soon.
Read&Write is a powerful set of reading and writing tools that can support students who struggle with reading, understanding what they have read and with writing assignments. Students have free access to these tools. For an introduction to what Read & Write can do please watch the video.
To access the software for online use (Brightspace, office.com, web pages, etc.) please follow the instructions provided below:
To access the desktop version of the software please go to the Read&Write product page, click the "Try Read&Write" option, and download the desktop version (Windows and Mac available) that you need. You need to be sure to sign in with your campus credentials to get premium access.
Choose "Yes" to I already have a Serial Key that starts with 9020
Choose version ‘2024’
Click "Request Download"
Click "Accept and Continue"
Click "Download"
During installation you will be asked to enter school’s unique serial number. This will be available through your instructor. Note: The product is licensed to work only within NBCC network. If you are off the NBCC network, you must use your VPN.
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of those treaties - peace, respect and friendship.