The Best in Literacy Support Technology Just Got Better

MCLEAN, Va. - Feb. 5, 2015 - PRLog -- ReadSpeaker TextAid allows students to listen to an audio version of any written content while following along with the highlighted text. Try it at http://www.readspeaker.com/readspeaker-textaid/

Mclean, Virginia. – February 2015 – Just as governments around the world work to understand the potential impact of illiteracy on future generations, the innovative company ReadSpeaker puts its technology expertise to work developing the best in text-to-speech technology for struggling readers.

Children that have special needs and aren’t given the necessary help or appropriate tools stand a considerable risk of not finishing school. This represents a cost to society as a whole, and as President Obama pointed out in his recent State of the Union address, early education is everyone’s issue. Helping students finish school so that they can hold jobs, contribute to society, and live fruitful lives is a key objective of Educational Technology.

The task of helping disabled learners stay motivated and at grade level is a difficult one. Text-to-speech technology is a proven aid in helping teachers and institutions face these challenges. ReadSpeaker TextAid uses text-to-speech functionalities within the context of a complete reading, writing and studying solution, helping those with learning disabilities become confident, autonomous learners.

Encouraged by the results in the Scandinavian market, ReadSpeaker has added features to its well respected text-to-speech technology solution to make it even easier for schools and individuals alike to use Bimodal Presentation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for students with learning disabilities. Easy to use, with extensive management and reporting tools, ReadSpeaker TextAid is a 100% web-based solution. That means no downloads, and the ability to use the software anytime, anywhere and on any device. This gives students a confidence building independence that is invaluable for their future success.

“Since I have dyslexia, ReadSpeaker TextAid is of great help to me. Before I started using ReadSpeaker TextAid, my family had to read aloud to me. ReadSpeaker TextAid has made it possible for me to avoid having to involve others in my study, which gives me greater freedom and flexibility. It is really easy to copy the text into ReadSpeaker TextAid and have it read out. I especially like that the sentence that is being read is highlighted at the same time so that I can easily follow the text. I really appreciate ReadSpeaker TextAid and would heartily recommend it to others.” – Matthias, Sweden

And ReadSpeaker’s cloud-based solutions also make its pricing affordable. A cost-effective solution, ReadSpeaker TextAid prices are reasonable for both parents and educational institutions, bringing the best in literacy support within reach of everyone.

The affordability and ease of use means that we can get ReadSpeaker TextAid into the hands of students even earlier, allowing students that have learning difficulties a chance to start at a younger age, which is absolutely essential for academic success. – Steve Moore, General Manager ReadSpeaker, North America.

ReadSpeaker’s rich experience working with educational establishments has allowed them to create literacy support designed specifically with parents, teachers and students in mind, from K-12 to universities, from language learners to continuous education.

Reading and Writing  Study Support  Autonomy, Self-esteem and Motivation
• Leverages Bimodal presentation and Universal Design for Learning

• Highlights text as it is being read

• Offers writing assistance tools

• Gives translation and pronunciation in 12 languages for language learners

• Allows for customizable display and reading  •Provides a complete, easy-to-use study tool, with document import, translation, web search, lookup, and more.

• Allows for uploading documents and text retrieval within a personal library, accessible from any device

•Develops continued learning and lifelong skills through improved comprehension  •Encourages confidence-building independence and increases motivation through anywhere, anytime, any device connection

•Students can complete assignments and tests independently with excellent results, achieving success alongside peers

And ReadSpeaker believes in an active role in the educational technology sector. Whether co-sponsoring research, working to listen to end-users or developing the very best in educational technology, ReadSpeaker is an active member of the educational landscape.

For additional information, a feature list or a to see a demo, contact:

Steve Moore

General Manager, North America

ReadSpeaker

+1 (617) 308 7696

steve.moore@readspeaker.com

www.readspeaker.com

About ReadSpeaker

A leader in educational technology

ReadSpeaker® is the worldwide leader in online text to speech. In 1999, ReadSpeaker pioneered the first-ever speech-enabling solution for websites followed by the first web-based platform for producing digital talking books, and it has been leading the way ever since. Our best-selling technology has helped over 10,000 customers and millions of users worldwide, in sectors such as education, government, media and non-profit. At ReadSpeaker our rich experience working with educational establishments (http://www.readspeaker.com/education/) has allowed us to create a literacy support service designed specifically with learners’ and administrators’ needs in mind. Using state-of-the-art cloud-based text-to-speech (TTS) technology, ReadSpeaker provides learners with the ability to listen to text content, using bimodal presentation to improve comprehension. By providing different ways of accessing content both for individuals and as integrated read-aloud solutions for the leading educational LMS systems, ReadSpeaker actively promotes Universal Design for Learning (UDL). And ReadSpeaker’s seamlessly integrated technology requires no downloads, functioning on all supported devices and operating systems, further enabling users who would otherwise have to download and install third-party software.

ReadSpeaker’s vision

ReadSpeaker believes that technology enhances the learning experience and is an invaluable tool to help students achieve academic success that leads to fulfilled lives. ReadSpeaker strives to make its technology easy to implement and easy to use for individuals, teachers, institutions and publishers. Our mission is to make text-to-speech accessible to students anywhere, anytime and on any device. From K12 to universities, for struggling readers, language learners, and continuous education, the ReadSpeaker team is a well-respected contributor to educational technology.

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