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Captivate 8: Working with Text-to-Speech and Voices

eLearning Brothers

Toward the end of that post is a quick mention and “how to” on Captivate’s text-to-speech functionality. So here’s a quick overview of Captivate 8’s text-to-speech features as well as some details on how to obtain the voices, install them, and a couple related options and further resource information.

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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.

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

eFront

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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The Ultimate Checklist for PDF Accessibility: Tips, Tools, and Standards

Hurix Digital

PDFs are a common and convenient way to share information online. It means that they may appear as blank, blurry, or illegible code for individuals who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, text-to-speech software, or Braille displays. PDF accessibility matters for several reasons, such as: 1.

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Unveiling the Secrets: How to Tell if a PDF is Accessible Quickly?

Hurix Digital

In our digitally interconnected world, PDF documents serve as vital conduits of information, effortlessly traversing across diverse devices and platforms. As the guardians of digital content, they bridge the gap between the physical and virtual realms, providing a standardized format for seamless information exchange.

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Master Mobile-Based Training: Engage Employees Anywhere

Kitaboo

How to Master Mobile-Based Corporate Training Ensure Cross-Device Compatibility Utilize Internal Resources Include Multimedia and Text-to-Speech Add Interactive Content Leverage Data Analytics Divide Content Into Manageable Segments Measure and Evaluate Impact IV. Use this data to make informed decisions for continuous improvement.

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Why Custom eBooks Are the Future of Education

Kitaboo

Lack of Immersive Learning Textbooks are often dense and text-heavy, lacking multimedia elements that resonate with today’s digital generation. Students struggle to stay focused, leading to difficulty retaining information and decreased motivation. With customized eBooks, these challenges can be easily addressed.

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