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Audiobooks for Education: The Rise of Text-to-Speech Textbooks

Kitaboo

One of the major reasons is that text-to-speech textbooks can be conveniently listened to in case the learner is unable to sit down and read. Modernization With Text-to-Speech Textbooks II. Accelerated Production Text-to-speech (TTS) technology is extremely easy to implement for text that already exists in a digital form.

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KITABOO – Facilitating Text-to-speech in eBook Readers

Kitaboo

Text to speech (TTS) is an exciting technology that helps publishers address these challenges simply and cost-effectively. Text-to-speech or TTS is primarily an assistive technology that helps to read digital text aloud. Why is there a need for text-to-speech features in eBook readers? Convenience.

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Master Mobile-Based Training: Engage Employees Anywhere

Kitaboo

This is where mobile-based corporate training comes in. Mobile-friendly training not only helps employees get accustomed to today’s technologies but also prepares them for future technological changes. What Is Mobile-Based Corporate Training? Conclusion What Is Mobile-Based Corporate Training? Table of Contents: I.

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Text-to-Speech Basics: What Is TTS and Who Uses It?

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Call it the age of conversational computing—and the computer’s end of these conversations comes courtesy of a digital technology called text to speech, or TTS for short. For years it’s been used as an accessibility tool; as educational technology (edtech); and as an audio alternative to reading. Who Uses TTS?

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The Benefits of Read-Aloud eBooks: Enhancing Literacy Skills

Kitaboo

The text-to-speech and read-aloud functions have been built into the eBook design. eBook content can be read aloud using “text to speech” (TTS) or “read aloud” capabilities. Text-to-speech or read-aloud features are integrated into the majority of high-end eBooks.

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Free and Open Source Text to Speech Tools for e-Learning

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News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 1/16/2011 Free and Open Source Text to Speech Tools for e-Learning Open source software can be used as we wish, without long-term commitments and with a community of professionals that extend and support them.

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Why Custom eBooks Are the Future of Education

Kitaboo

For example, physical textbooks lack features like text-to-speech or dyslexia-friendly fonts, which can create barriers to learning and hinder inclusion in the classroom. For example, educators can integrate audio explanations for complex concepts or provide additional practice exercises for students who require further reinforcement.

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