Text to Speech Technology by Jennifer Higdon https://padlet.com/higdonjj/w701h2warsqc41a1 Reading has become easier and more inclusive as text to speech technologies are empowering learners who have barriers with reading. en-us 2023-09-19 12:55:25 UTC 2023-09-22 13:17:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png higdonjj https://padlet.com/higdonjj/w701h2warsqc41a1/wish/2710876229 There are many benefits to the Text to Speech Technology:
1.  Reading can be a barrier for many learners.  This technology enables students to listen to text and helps remove that barrier.
2.  For students with exceptionalities, this type of technology promotes inclusivity.
3.  It is available on most platforms and is relatively easy to use.
4.  There are free options and some institutions partner with companies such as Vital Source so that their text books are available to be read aloud via the Vital Source app.
5.  It can be used to read text books, journal articles, course notes, and even websites.]]> 2023-09-19 13:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/higdonjj/w701h2warsqc41a1/wish/2710876229 VitalSource eTextbook Reader higdonjj https://padlet.com/higdonjj/w701h2warsqc41a1/wish/2710876660 VitalSource is available to both purchase book content and contains a text to speech tool. Additionally, it allows readers to create notes and add bookmarks. It is available via a Microsoft app for PC's, iOS via the App Store and through a Mac download, as well as Android and Chromebook devices as a Google Play download. You can even get it on a Kindle device through the Amazon appstore.]]> 2023-09-19 13:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/higdonjj/w701h2warsqc41a1/wish/2710876660 higdonjj https://padlet.com/higdonjj/w701h2warsqc41a1/wish/2711059751 Speechify is a text to speech program and is available via an online text editor where you insert your text into a web-based editor, a Google Chrome Extension, web app iOS app, Mac Desktop app, or an Android app.]]> 2023-09-19 15:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/higdonjj/w701h2warsqc41a1/wish/2711059751 Text to Speech and Technology Categories higdonjj https://padlet.com/higdonjj/w701h2warsqc41a1/wish/2711099017 Text to speech falls into a couple of different technology categories. First of all, it is an assistive technology where it acts as a tool for learners with exceptionalities. It also falls into the content area technology as it supports teaching and learning activities when it comes to textbooks and conducting research.]]> 2023-09-19 15:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/higdonjj/w701h2warsqc41a1/wish/2711099017 higdonjj https://padlet.com/higdonjj/w701h2warsqc41a1/wish/2711143731 Walsh (2018) outlines four primary encoding types:
1.  Visual encoding
2.  Acoustic Encoding
3.  Elaborative Encoding
4.  Semantic Encoding

Like the information from Walsh (2018), the VARK Questionnaire is designed to identify an individual's learning preferences.  The results of the questionnaire does not limit your learning method but identifies what learning strategies may benefit your educational journey.  The VARK questionnaire  describes the following preferences:
1.  Visual
2.  Aural
3.  Read/Write
4.  Kinesthetic
5. Multimodal 


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Manning, S., & Johnson, K. E. (2011). The technology toolbelt for teaching. San Francisco, CA: Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Robyler, M. D., & Doering, A. H. (2013). Integrating educational technology into teaching (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

Walsh, K. (2018). 8+ Science-Backed Learning Techniques Effective EdTech Should Strive to Incorporate. Retreived from: https://www.emergingedtech.com/2018/07/science-backed-learning-techniques-effective-edtech-should-incorporate/.



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