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How It Works
How It Works
Using the Text-to-Speech Tool
Using the Text-to-Speech Tool
Text-to-Speech allows the user to have any text on the web read to them. A natural sounding voice is used, and dual highlighters are used to help with understanding. The pause and stop buttons found in the read and Write toolbar will allow users to pause or stop the reader at any point in the selected text.
Potential Users and Benefits
Potential Users and Benefits
Students:
Students:
Potentially beneficial to:
Students with poor reading skills
EAL students
visually impaired students
Students with attention or focusing issues
Teachers:
Teachers:
Students can work independently as the text is read to them, the teacher does not need to read to each student
Teachers can provide varied reading materials to the class, as each student can access text-to-speech as needed
Classroom:
Classroom:
Promotes independence with reading
Students can all be active with the reading material, very limited downtime waiting for assistance
Combats students being idle during work time
How the Text to Speech Tool Aligns with UDL Principles
How the Text to Speech Tool Aligns with UDL Principles
ENGAGEMENT
Allows students to listen to work and then edit
Allows students to self assess and reflect on their work
Provides students an alternative method for proofing, checking and editing their work
REPRESENTATION
Allows students to listen to written text for enhanced understanding
Reduces cognitive load and increases focus on understanding
ACTION & EXPRESSION
The click to play features are helpful for students with physical limitations or communication disorders
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