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

CourseArc

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 ebooks for K12 Students with Disabilities

Kitaboo

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of e-books for K–12 students with disabilities and the statistics that support their use. E-books also offer audio options for students with reading difficulties or dyslexia, enabling them to listen to the text being read aloud.

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From Printed to Digital: Elevating Learning with Interactive Textbooks

Kitaboo

Immersive Multimedia Content Interactive digital textbooks are rich repositories of multimedia elements such as videos, animations, and audio clips. Moreover, digital textbooks offer features like text-to-speech functionality , adjustable font sizes, and screen reader compatibility. This approach fosters active learning.

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Empowering Patients: Assistive Technologies for Independent Healthcare Management

Hurix Digital

So, in this article, we will discuss all there is to know about healthcare assistive technologies. They can be anything from mobility aids to self-care, as long as the goal is to promote inclusion and participation. Devices such as speech-generative devices can prove to be a lifesaver in such situations.

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Preparing Your Website for WCAG 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hurix Digital

It necessitates audio image descriptions for the visually impaired and ensures keyboard navigation for those with motor limitations to ensure that no one gets left behind in the digital revolution. It comprises features like text-to-speech and voice-typing to help people with impairments navigate websites with ease.

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KITABOO partners with Amazon Polly for creating interactive children’s eBooks

Kitaboo

So these eBooks may include features such as storytelling read aloud, touch and feel, audio and video, and sound effects. Amazon Polly, a Text-to-Speech service, is another popular platform for converting textbooks into lifelike speech. Mobile-ready content: KITABOO helps create interactive eBooks that are mobile-ready.

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Maximizing Student Achievement through Innovative K12 Publishing Practices

Kitaboo

Interactive quizzes and discussion forums that redirect to social media profiles, such as a YouTube video or an Instagram reel, make the experience interesting and informative for the learners, building curiosity and critical thinking. This can be introduced through online discussion forums and groups.