The links did not work and kept freezing

This is a great explanation of the differences between screen readers and text to speech. It also allowed me to try an app and give evaluate. There were lots of useful resources for different situations included at the bottom of the module too.

Useful summary to uses of screen reader and text to speech for learners

Very useful module

The text to speech function is a wonderful idea, however I found that the voice made a few mistakes as it stressed the wrong syllable in a couple of words which then changed the meaning. Overall I would say this is a good tool for learners who would otherwise be unable to access their learning.

Good use of tools available

Need to find a good quality online resource.

interesting and I am sure useful for students.

Good Qs to think about how and why to use screenreaders

was ok but not impressed with ereader links as they sounded too robotic!

Interesting. I need to write fifteen words to gain my badge, so this part is nonsense!

Really interesting to find there are easily accessible programmes online that can help learners when needed.

Frustrating.

excellent

Good module: I can now explore ways in which I can facilitate learning more creatively and not necessarily with students with a disability.

Brilliant text2speak information for supporting my adult learners struggling with literacy/dyslexia

This module didn't present much in the way of new information. Some creative suggestions for the use of TTS resources would be an improvement.

It was good to research how recorded lessons can be supplemented to be accessible to all learners now and in the future.

Will be using suggestions in practice

Excellent external links. Very handy.

Text to speech is useful and can be used in Reading lessons to boost comprehension.

I have used text to speech software before but I think giving my students the links you had that are free will enable them to use it at home or when they feel they needed the extra reading support

Really useful tools to use in the class to support students with their reading.

https://www.naturalreaders.com/online/

https://www.text2speech.org

https://ttsreader.com

I have a small number of learners that have dyslexia and find reading large blocks of text off putting. I will offer the option of text to speech to see if these and other learners with reading difficulties can benefit, especially during revision sessions where the novelty may hold their attention and engage them more in there own learning.

Really useful links which I can use in practise

Good module

Some of the reading apps didn't work. apart from an interesting module.

Financing such technology would be an issue for us. Unsure how relevant this part of the module really is.

The Text to Speech resource was really interesting, informative and versatile. I will definitely use it in all my text resources.

Useful app

Useful content - but as regards course design - I think only one button is needed under the slider questions - I missed the earlier ones after adjusting the sliders and therefore the course didn't show as complete when I got to the end - had to go back and check why.

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This opened my eyes to the screen readers. I will now look into options and ensure the accent is correct and suitable for the learner's I am teaching. This is to ensure words are pronounced correctly when using spoken English

This was really helpful, really enjoyed learning how to create mp3

Good module that has reminded me to direct learners to screen reader sites to help them process the information in a way that suits them if reading is not a strong point

Loved this module. Discovered how to add speach.

Good to see a few other text to speech options - not just Microsoft immersive reader

Useful as it allowed me to compare a couple of text to speech tools

It was useful to be given the option to try different text to speech software and hear how they sound different.

Informative

The tool was useful to understand what the text to speech will do for the learner and give a good understanding of its accurately. My only concern with this and setting independent learning, is if a learner has visual needs and need to upload their document. Will they be able to complete this?

This was informative and the websites provided for text to speech I have noted down and will add these as resources to some of the learning resources that we create for new tutors.

Interesting module exploring text to speech

Very important module. It was good to be able to practice the text to speech. The pace was good and pronunciation clear.

Great tool

Very confusing, not enough info.

i'm a bit confused

Useful links to immersive readers and helpful to be able to try them for clarity

not too bad

bit american

Pasting text into the box didn't work

Great interactive module promoting awareness of text to speech platforms.

A very interesting module that highlights accessibility within resource management that we often take for granted. Some very useful resources provided too that allows a practitioners to get to grips with making resources more accessible to learners and hence promote a greater level of learning.

Interesting