Why should you use text-to-speech (TTS) technology with your learners? Learners use various learning methodologies: Auditory, Visual, and Kinesthetic. ReadSpeaker TTS technology combines two methodologies (auditory and visual) to help learners retain information more effectively. Learners who use two senses, or bimodal learning, have been shown to help retain information.
The learners who use bimodal learning are trying to engage with the curriculum. They may be language learners, have dyslexia or dysgraphia, experience fluency or phonological challenges, and more. These learners need help removing the barriers between them and the curriculum. TTS technology helps.
Encourage all learners to explore the TTS to find out how it works best for them. Without encouragement from you, they may not realize that:
The “how” is the easy part. Demonstrate how to use the Listen button in the classroom.
NOTE: The “Open with docReader” button at the bottom of all Content items can yield an error message if the item is not a document. To avoid confusing learners, use the rule of thumb at the bottom of this file.
Learners will gain confidence to begin exploring the tool.
Proceed to OCR Section if Licensed
Proceed to the Page Mask and Ruler Section if you do not have the docReader OCR