Microsoft has launched a preview of its new Learning Tools for OneNote, which won a company hackathon last year, and is designed to improve reading and writing experiences for a wide range of people.

I also really love the new Learning Tools for OneNote add-in – where students can access expanded reading and writing experiences, with support for learning disabilities like dyslexia. Learning Tools ...

Alongside the Education Edition of Minecraft released today, the company is also releasing a new set of features for OneNote called “Learning Tools.” It’s an add-on that lives in your menu ...

Though it’s still only a beta, Learning Tools is available for OneNote 2013 and 2016 starting today.

The Learning Tools started out as a OneNote plug-in, but Microsoft has steadily expanded it to Office apps on desktops, mobile and the web. Today, the company announced they're headed to Word for ...

We're focusing this guide for Microsoft Word, but the Learning Tools are also available for OneNote desktop and OneNote Online, Outlook desktop, Office Lens, and Microsoft Edge for Windows 10.

On the other hand, any tools that even slightly improve the remote-learning experience for educators and students should be welcomed, assuming students have adequate equipment for remote learning.

Microsoft Learning Tools may be one of the company's best-kept secrets and its greatest asset to helping students improve reading and writing.