Abdo Zoom FAQ
Who do I contact for support using Abdo Zoom?
Contact us at serviceteam@abdodigital.com and explain the issue. Please include your organization name and username, as well as your operating system and browser version so we can troubleshoot. Or you can call us at 800-800-1312 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time.
How do I use the read-to-me function?
The main text, cool fact, key dates, and quick stats for every biography can be read aloud. Words on the page highlight as they are spoken. To have the text on a given section be read aloud, click on the blue button that looks like a speaker. The button is on the upper left corner of each tab and on the left side of the overlays. The sound may take a second or two to load. You can also pause the sound by clicking on the blue button again.
Why are some words blue?
The blue words with links are glossary words. If you click on them, the meaning of the word will pop up.
What do the buttons at the top mean?
There are several buttons at the top of each page.
The Abdo Zoom logo will take you back to the “What do you want to learn about?” page where you can switch among subscribed databases.
The button with a house on it means “home.” This button will take you to the specific database’s home page.
The button with the magnifying glass will let you search the database after you enter a term in the Search box.
When you are on a subject page, there will be a button with a printer on it. When you click on this button, you will be able to print the page.
When you are on a subject page, there will be a button with an arrow pointing up from a box. When you click on this button, a window will open that will allow you to share the link to the subject page. You can either copy the URL or send it in an email.
Where do I find sample lesson plans?
Each Abdo Zoom database has sample lesson plans for grades K–2. Once logged in, click the “Teacher Resources” button at the bottom of the page. The lesson plans are single-page PDFs, so they can easily be printed out.
How can I use my screen reader with Abdo Zoom?
Click on the “Enable screen reader mode” button at the bottom of the page. This will remove text formatting to allow screen readers to operate. Once enabled, screen reader mode can be turned off by clicking the “Disable screen reader mode” button at the bottom of the page.
How do I log out?
To log out of Abdo Zoom, simply click the “LOG OUT” button at the bottom of the page.