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ReadSpeaker is a text-to-speech technology which is available to all Marist Brightspace users.  The software is already in place and needs no additional steps by faculty or staff. ReadSpeaker provides dozens of languages and natural-sounding synthesized voices.

With ReadSpeaker webReader, the content on a website can be read aloud to you. With one click, the text on a web page is simultaneously read aloud and highlighted so readerscan easily follow along, regardless of which kind of device they are using. This makes the content more accessible and the reader doesn't have to download a thing.

Quick Overview of ReadSpeaker Features

The screenshot shows a UI menu with options for selected text, including "Listen," "Dictionary," and "Translate." The text on the left explains these options, stating that users can listen to, translate, or look up words from the selected text.

The screenshot displays a "Listen Button and Player" interface that allows users to listen to content, read along with highlighted text, and adjust reading speed and volume. The player includes buttons for play, stop, rewind, forward, volume control, speed adjustment, and closing the player.

 

 


 

The screenshot shows a dropdown menu from the ReadSpeaker "Listen" feature, offering various customization options. These include "Settings" for personalization, "Reading Voice" selection, "Enlarge Text" for better readability, "Page Mask" to assist with focused reading, and Help for user instructions. Additional options include enabling "Click and Listen", switching to "Text Mode", and downloading the audio as an MP3.

A light-gray ReadSpeaker interface displays menu options like "Listen, Settings, Reading Voice, Click and Listen, Enlarge Text, Text Mode, Page Mask, Download mp3," and "Help", each with icons and descriptions. Toggle switches allow enabling "Click and Listen" and "Enlarge Text" features. "By ReadSpeaker" appears at the bottom.

ReadSpeaker and Brightspace

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Amy Foxwell 27 minutes

 

 

Sep 11th, 2024

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Accessing docReader, webReader, and TextAid in Brightspace

Easily access docReader, webReader, and TextAid in Brightspace to convert text to speech and enhance reading accessibility. This handout highlights key features to improve learning engagement.

Est. reading time

12 minutes

May 7th, 2024

Button Highlights Handout for docReader and webReader

The ReadSpeaker Button Highlights Handout provides key features of docReader and webReader, helping users enhance accessibility, adjust settings, and optimize their reading experience.

Est. reading time

5 minutes

Aug 20th, 2024

 Digital Education  Phone:  845-575-3572    Location:  Library 305

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