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Speak Screen is a setting on the iPad that allows students to have everything on the screen read out loud starting from the top of the page.
This setting is helpful for students who cannot highlight text on the screen. Speak Screen can be used with Safari Reader to read online articles.
Speak Screen can support students to:
build independence
strengthen comprehension and fluency
boost confidence with reading
improve pronunciation
increase focus and attention
learn new words
For step-by-step instructions on how to turn on and use Speak Screen on an iPad, begin by choosing the iPad Operating System:
With Speak Screen, students in the TDSB can:
listen to stories. Use Speak Screen to hear a story read aloud while following along with the words.
complete learning tasks. Listen to digital work tasks or lessons to understand the instructions, learning materials and questions.
research learning topics. While researching information for a Science, History or Health project, students can listen and learn the content at the same time.
learn new vocabulary. Highlight tricky words, then use Speak Screen to hear how they are pronounced and look up the definition to learn what they mean.
increase independent reading skills. Read digital books and online learning materials using Speak Screen to read the content out loud.
Step-by-step instructions according to the iPad's Operating System:
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Last Updated June 25, 2026
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