Text to speech
December 27th, 2008
YouTube Video
Text to Speech for Mac Users:
When using a Mac there is a simple text to speech procedure.
- Highlight or select the area you want for text to speech. (eg. A basic paragraph)
- Click the program link to the right of the apple (eg Word, Safari, etc.)
- Click Services
- Click Speech
- Click Start Speeking
February 16th, 2009 at 12:27 am
This looks very cool for not only children, but adults like myself to use. I can’t wait to try it on my laptop. I will be looking into these three wedsites.
February 20th, 2009 at 10:33 am
This IS really neat, and I would like it for my computer too. I have a mac, but I definitely would get this, not only for myself, but the kids I work with as well.
February 20th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
WOW this program is amazing!!! This could be really useful in the classroom!
March 5th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I think this program is really good especially for young students and even adults that have trouble with reading. I wish they had this program when I was in elementary school. I think this program should be use in every school from K-college.
March 20th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Okay, so the video will not run on my computer right now, but from the others responses and the text to speech for MAC users, I am guessing that there is a way to make people’s computers talk out loud. That sounds very neat and a great way for people with disabilities to be part of class discussions. I think I had someone that used this technique to be part of a college class discussion one time, at first the voice shocked me because it was a computer, but I understood why the person was using the computer. Its a great invention.
April 7th, 2011 at 8:47 am
What a perfect invention for auditory learners. It will help students who struggle with reading in a fun and exciting way. Children will love the robotic sound of the voice and may even imitate it during play. I love this idea.
April 11th, 2011 at 11:11 am
I feel that text to speech is a very beneficial program. There may be students with special needs that cannot type due to the lack of movement in their hands but they can still obtain a job through this program. If someone has family members across the state and it is easier to contact them via email this will be very helpful!