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Ghost Voices: Using-Text-to- Speech Technology to Improve the Quality of Learning Online DR. SHERI HUTCHINSON, READSPEAKER KAREN LAPLANT, HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEG E BRIGHTSPACE MN CONNECTION APRIL 15, 2016

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Ghost Voices: Using-Text-to-Speech Technology to Improve the Quality of Learning Online

DR. SHERI HUTCHINSON, READSPEAKERKAREN LAPLANT, HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGEBRIGHTSPACE MN CONNECTION

APRIL 15, 2016

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Session Description Students may not read the materials teachers post online, and this can become an increasing concern. One consideration is that students may need a little extra help with reading and writing as they are progressing through the content. A leader in cloud-based text-to-speech (TTS) technology, ReadSpeaker™, is now integrated within Brightspace to provide users of the learning environment with the ability to listen to text content. This helps all learners expand their comprehension and allows for bi-model learning as well as ease of use with model access.

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Agenda 1. Define the newest Accessibility/Universal Design Applied to High Quality Learning Environments

2. Discuss Class and Student Outcomes 4. Identify the typical materials we use in our classroom and online classroom and how they apply to different abilities and Universal Design

5. Determine opportunities to enhance learning for diverse student populations and where TTS is already used

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Accessibility, Universal Design, and ADAAccessibility may have a narrow definition focused around accommodations Includes characteristics for a disability and individual ability Services, Products, and Environment

Universal Design has a broader definition (Mace-Architect)Understanding the broad, shared needs of all individualsCurb Cuts, Closed Captions, Text to Speech, and Learning Preferencesnot “accommodations” but rather “designed-in”

ADAKey provisions of the ADA that impact UD are “program accessibility” and

“equally effective communications.”

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Quality Learning Experiences Improved accessibility not only better reaches your learners with disabilities, but improves experiences for all. Improving accessibility can also provide a competitive advantage.

Universally designed products and tools improve the quality of content. Access to content via mobile devices is essential in our connected society.

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Improving Outcomes What might this mean?For the Classroom Increased Success (C or above) Increased Retention (stay in school)Better Grades

For the Student Self-efficacyMotivationConfidenceResourceful

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What do we really know about our students?

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Different Ability Considerations •Illiteracy•Dyslexia•ELL-English Language Learners•Low Vision or No Vision•Deaf or Hard of Hearing•Cognitive or other Disabilities

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Differences in DemographicsGenderEconomic StatusWorking AdultsOlder AdultsFamily StatusNationalityReligion

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How can we help? Universal Design!

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Years ago we started… Sound familiar?Audio ResourcesPodcastsMP3’siTunes UGarage Band

Have we mentioned talk Radio and it’s popularity?

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Demonstration of AudioNavigate to: http://www.readspeaker.com/

Click on Demo

Write a short introduction to yourself “Hello, my name is… and I’m here from…College”Select a Voice and Play to your neighbor

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LMS Solutions for BrightspaceReadSpeaker Enterprise – reads html

ReadSpeaker docReader – reads most document formats

ReadSpeaker TextAid LTI integration provides personal learning tool with

web reader

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Brightspace Course Announcement

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Brightspace Course Content

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Typical Classroom MaterialsTraditional or Online ClassroomHandoutsVideosTextbookSoftwareHardwareWebsites

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Diverse Classroom Opportunities Visual and Audio Enhancements to

Curriculum

Reaching students with different learning styles

Reading Fatigue

Bi-Modal Learning

Adaptive-Differentiated-Personalized Learning

Discussion around Options for Learning with Audio

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Facing Challenges for Success,Retention? High Attrition

Returning Adult Students

Struggling Readers

ELL and ADEV

Students who just need motivation, may need help with reading and learning preferences.

Part-time students rarely graduate. Even when given twice as long to complete certificates and degrees, no more than a quarter ever make it to graduation day.

75% of students are college commuters, often juggling families, jobs, and school.

Academic Development courses to support reading and writing skills.

Graduation odds are especially low for students who are English Language Learners, diverse cultures, older, or economically challenged.

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Video Break-Student Hubert

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Reading Fatigue

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Stories of SuccessEffective, Easy to Use, Text to Speech Accessibility Tools

“I’m a Reader!”

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Bi-Modal Learning 1. Take out your laptop, tablet, iPad, or Smartphone

2. Open up a browser and navigate to:

http://www.readspeaker.com/report-benefits-bimodal-content-presentation/

3. Bookmark this site for later listening alone or with your headphones.

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Struggling Readers Deserve Privacy

Equal Access

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Publisher Resources Already Using TTS

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Cast.org about Student Options Universal Design for Learning: Theory and Practice Gordon & Meyer March 201

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ReadSpeaker for Online Learning

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Is User-Centered• Change Highlighting and text font

colors• Speed up or Slow Down Reading• Increase text visibility

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Discussion: Options for Audio Write down 1-2 pieces of content or writing activities that are in your course content right now that would benefit students by being read out-loud?2-3 people share with the group.

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Questions

Thank you!

Contact information: [email protected]

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Presentation, Hand-out, Survey Online Check out the Brightspace Community https://community.brightspace.com/ Find helpful resources, technical documentation, video tutorials, blogs, discussions, and connect with other Brightspace users.

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