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How It Helps
How It Helps
Provides:
dual color highlighting while the text is read aloud
the reader with the option to customize the speed and the voice of the text reader
the ability to proofread compositions in Docs
How to Use
Highlight word or sentence or place your cursor in front of some text.
Click the Play button.
Click the Pause icon to stop for a moment, and again to keep going.
Click the Stop icon to quit reading.
Student Benefits
Student Benefits
text to speech is found on DOCs, Web, PDF, ePub & Slides toolbars (once a student knows 'how to' use the tool they can apply that knowledge to all toolbars)
this is a powerful tool that could benefit a variety of students; learners who are blind, visually impaired, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, attentional issues and English as an Additional Language
increases reading speed, fluency, comprehension and sight word vocabulary through seeing & hearing the word at the same time
understand & engage with class content in independent ways
helps to read/pronounce an unfamiliar word & to increase vocabulary
comprehension increases because students are not struggling with decoding
adjustable reading rate benefits learners
older readers are aided by increased focus and keeping a pace to get through more lengthy assignments/texts
the text to speech function aids students with reading & comprehension (which includes reading on Docs and Web Searches), writing & expression, and testing supports (as students move into upper elementary, middle school, high school & post-secondary)
students can re-read their own writing to edit & proofread
Teacher Benefits
Teacher Benefits
this tool promotes a 'level playing field for all learners'
all readers of various abilities can engage in reading independently which improves confidence and enjoyment during reader's workshop
because of the text to speech function, more students can read similar text and participate in partner, small group and or classroom discussions about text
general increase in reading comprehension levels
aids in student's writing & expression; this tool can be utilized during writer's workshop. A student can utilize this tool to listen to what they wrote as a way of proofreading, editing and making sense of the text. As well, it could be utilized to peer edit.
How does Play, Pause, & Stop support UDL?
Access
allows all learners to participate in reading workshop
students can listen to their own writing & or their peers
a learner is more attentive & engaged in text because they can independently read. As well, it allows readers to engage in a variety of text that interests them
Build
construct communities of learners engaged in common reading interests or activities
engage learners in assessment discussions of what constitutes excellence in reading
celebrate effort & improvement made in reading & comprehension
Internalize
develops confidence, independence and self-reliance
to ensure students are comprehending the text/information, provide opportunities for students to self-reflect on their learning. This could be one on one check-ins or whole class discussions around the text. Feedback needs to be timely.
Access
offers dual color highlighting
offers choice of several natural-sounding voices
customizable speed of the text reader
the teacher can add alt text to pictures so the reader is provided with a description of each image
Build
model the text to speech function during a read aloud & discuss how it benefits reading, comprehension & writing
promotes understanding of content whether reading for knowledge acquisition or proofreading
Internalize
pre-teach how to use the play, pause & stop tools through peer & teacher demonstrations & models
provide explicit support around 'how to' use the text to speech function & embed various opportunities for all learners to use in a variety of subjects & learning opportunities
maximizes comprehension of content by helping student to focus on specific pieces of text through the highlighting function
Access
customizable reading tool; yellow & blue highlighter and options to change the voice & speed of reading. This varies the methods for response & navigation.
limited physical mobility to utilize text to speech-a user puts their cursor or mouse where they want to start reading & presses play
Build
like any craftsman, learners should learn to use tools like text to speech that are an optimal match between their abilities and the demands of the task.
this tool within Google Docs allows learners to express knowledge about content (assessment)
Internalize
embed feedback & comments like 'show & explain your thinking' or 'how do you know' within the Google Doc
checklists, graphic organizers, planning templates, & rubrics, can be shared over Google Docs so students can use the 'play, pause, & stop' functions to read & see the documents which will aid in further comprehension
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