ReadSpeaker

ReadSpeaker text-to-speech gives a voice to Mt. SAC webpages and learning materials within Canvas.

Benefits

• Improved word recognition skills and vocabulary
• Improved reading comprehension, fluency, accuracy, and concentration
• Improved information recall and learning/memory enhancement
• Increased motivation and more positive attitude with regard to reading
• Increased reading self-confidence and perceived performance

How Does it Work?

Canvas

Listen to selected text: You can select part or all of the text on the page and then click the pop-up Listen button (see below).  Note: if no text is selected, ReadSpeaker will begin at the top of the page and read down.

1. Click the Listen button to open the player:
   
   
   
2. Select text to read.
   
   
   
3. Click the Play button to listen to the content:
   
   
   

Note: you can adjust the text-to-speech settings by clicking the expansion arrow to reveal the full toolbar:

Introduction Video