• New floating toolbar for easier access to Mote tools

• Play buttons and select-to-read features boost accessibility

• Translate + read aloud supports multilingual learners

If you’re a fan of Mote for voice feedback and student support, you’re going to love the latest updates! Mote has rolled out some incredibly user-friendly features that make it even more powerful—especially for accessibility, engagement, and language support in the classroom.

The biggest change? A brand-new floating toolbar that now lives on the right side of your screen. It’s sleek, moveable, and always right where you need it—without getting in the way. Whether you’re adding voice comments, reading student writing, or offering translations, this toolbar keeps all your Mote tools just a click away.

But that’s not all. Here are three updates I’m especially excited about:

Floating Play Buttons

Now, each paragraph can have its own little play button appear right next to it. Students (or you!) can click it to have the text read aloud instantly. This can be a game-changer for supporting emerging readers, students with learning differences, and anyone who benefits from audio reinforcement.

Select-to-Read

You can now highlight any portion of text and have just that part read aloud. This gives students more control and helps them focus on tricky sections or unfamiliar vocabulary without being overwhelmed by the whole passage.

Select-to-Translate + Read Aloud

This one is amazing for multilingual learners: just highlight a section of text, and Mote will translate it and read it aloud in the selected language. It’s such a powerful way to build comprehension and confidence for students who are still mastering English.

These updates aren’t just cool—they’re deeply meaningful. They help make learning more inclusive, feedback more dynamic, and reading more accessible for every student.

Ready to try them out? Download the free Mote Chrome Extension and explore the new features. You (and your students) are going to love how much easier it is to listen, learn, and connect.

This blog post was drafted with the help of ChatGPT to help organize and flesh out my ideas around Mote’s latest updates. I also used NotebookLM to generate a deep dive audio overview—perfect for those who want to listen and learn on the go.