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By David J. Horgan
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Applications ◦ Software that creates spoken audio files from text. ◦ Useful for editing and proofing papers ◦ Creating sound files for the Web (.mp3) Accessibility ◦ Useful for visually impaired individuals
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Compatible Applications ◦ Internet Explorer (web pages) ◦ Microsoft Office (XP/2007) ◦ Adobe PDF files (AT&T, 2008)
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Education ◦ Accessibility Visually impaired: JAWS (Johnston et al., 2007) text from links, framelists forms, and tables within Internet Explorer (Freedom Scientific, n.d.) ◦ Dyslexia Beneficial for individuals with dyslexia (Draffan, Evans, and Blenkhorn, 2007)
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Education ◦ Adult Learners Instant English (Guinan, 2002; Icon Language Systems, 2003). ◦ By using icons with the audio playback ◦ Non-native English language learners Improved retention and application of English language ◦ Instant Language Instant Language
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Education –Conflicting Reseach ◦ Proof reading and composition TTS is beneficial for students when students are composing writing assignments (Caverly, 2008). Through the act of the oral reading of electronic text, students are engaged in the high ordered thinking processes (Caverly, 2008). Depending on characteristics of the student population using TTS software (Balajthy, 2005)
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Improvements in design and ease of user interface, there will be an increased usage of TTS software Hearing impaired could potentially benefit from the use of TTS software because of the concurrent highlighting of the electronic text and the auditory playback
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TTS software has the potential to bridge the communication gap for students who have speech difficulties Designed and effectively implemented, students of all ages and education levels can potentially benefit from TTS software.
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Text-To-Speech program ◦ Natural Reader Natural Reader ◦ Created by AT&T, Inc
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The learners will be able to create an audio file using Natural Reader®. The learners will be able to demonstrate effective use of the Natural Reader® program.
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Open the Natural Reader software
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Either manually enter your or copy and paste text from a word processing program Select ‘File’ drop menu then ‘Save’
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Select preferred style of voice narration Select ‘File’ drop menu then ‘Save’
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Select desired speed of voice narration Select ‘File’ drop menu then ‘Save’
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Test the audio playback ensure the audio is the way you want it. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 to edit audio playback. Select ‘File’ drop menu then ‘Save’
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Click on the.MP3 button to create the audio file.
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Select the.MP3 radial button Enter the location where you want the file saved Click on the ‘Convert Now’ button
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Please wait while converting Click the ‘OK’ button after conversation is complete
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When the file is ready click on the ‘Open File’ folder
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Double-click on the.mp3 file to listen your newly created audio file.
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Websites ◦ Audio links to websites Web-based trainings ◦ Flash development programs Educational ◦ Improved written composition Found useful for proofing papers
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AT&T. (2008). Natural Reader [Computer software] (Version 7). NaturalSoft. Retrieved November 23, 2008, from http://www.naturalreaders.com/index.htm Balajthy, E. (2005). Text-to-speech software for helping struggling readers. Reading Online. Retrieved November 18, 2008, from http://www.readingonline.org/articles/art_in dex.asp?href=balajthy2/index.html
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Draffan, E. A., Evans, D. G., & Blenkhorn, P. (2007). Use of assistive technology by student with dyslexia in post-secondary education. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2, 105-116. Retrieved November 18, 2008, from the CINAHL Plus with Full Text database. Freedom Scientific. (n.d.). Freedom Scientific: JAWS for Windows. Retrieved November 18, 2008, from http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/so ftware_jawsinfo.asp
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Caverly, D. C. (2008). Techtalk; assistive technology for writing. Journal of developmental education, 31, 36. Retrieved November 18, 2008, from the Academic Search Premier database. Guinan, M. (2002). Icon poetry: Literature for the non-literate. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 6, 118-122. Retrieved November 18, 2008, from the Expanded Academic ASAP database.
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Icon Language Systems. (2003). Instant Language. Retrieved November 18, 2008, from http://www.iconlanguage.com/ Johnston, L., Beard, L. A., & Carpenter, L. B. (2007). Assistive Technology: Access for all students. Uppler Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.
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