Speech-to-text, word prediction, and digital graphic organizers to support students with dysgraphia or motor impairments. Targets independence in drafting, editing, and organizing written compositions.
A 5-lesson sequence designed for 3rd-grade students to master the use of text-to-speech (TTS) technology for decoding informational texts, academic vocabulary, and non-linear text features like captions and sidebars. Students progress from decoding individual words to synthesizing information from multiple sources for research and presentation.
This sequence teaches 3rd-grade students how to use text-to-speech (TTS) as a strategic tool for narrative comprehension. Students learn to use audio for identifying story elements, summarizing via the 'Listen-Stop-Think' routine, citing evidence by re-listening, and visualizing descriptive text.
A sequence for 2nd Grade students to master text-to-speech (TTS) as a tool for reading comprehension. Students transition from decoding mechanics to deep understanding by using auditory support to predict, pause, answer questions, visualize, and sequence stories.
A sequence designed for 2nd grade students to master the use of text-to-speech (TTS) technology. Students move from basic identification of tools to independent navigation and troubleshooting, viewing TTS as a helpful 'reading buddy'.
A comprehensive 2nd-grade sequence focused on mastering Text-to-Speech (TTS) tools. Students learn to synchronize visual tracking with audio, adjust speech rates for optimal processing, and use digital tools to support decoding and fluency.
This sequence shifts the focus from assistive technology to the cognitive strategies required for auditory learning. Students engage in inquiry-based activities to distinguish between passive hearing and active listening, applying specific comprehension strategies while using text-to-speech (TTS) to access grade-level texts.
This sequence guides 6th-grade students through the technical mastery of text-to-speech (TTS) tools. It moves from basic navigation to personalized configuration, empowering students to treat assistive technology as a custom scaffold for their unique learning styles.
A comprehensive sequence for 4th-grade students to master the technical controls of text-to-speech (TTS) assistive technology. Students progress from basic activation to independent navigation and selection, building technical fluency for accessible reading.
A 5th-grade sequence focused on using Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology as a cognitive strategy for reading comprehension. Students learn bi-modal reading, text chunking, evidence collection, and active annotation to transition from passive listening to active engagement with digital text.
This technical foundation sequence introduces 5th-grade students to text-to-speech (TTS) software, focusing on interface navigation, customization of voice settings, selective reading strategies, and independent troubleshooting. Students develop the skills to personalize digital tools to meet their individual sensory and learning needs.
This sequence equips 12th-grade students with advanced technical skills in Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology. It moves beyond basic tool usage to professional-grade workflows, including auditory calibration, OCR conversion, immersion reading, mobile synchronization, and technical troubleshooting, preparing students for the heavy reading demands of post-secondary environments.
Students apply all strategies to read a grade-level fiction passage using TTS and answer standard comprehension questions. They document when they paused and what sections they re-played.
Students focus on mental imagery while listening to descriptive passages read by the TTS tool. They compare how listening helps them picture the action compared to struggling with decoding alone.
Students learn to use TTS to scan back and re-listen to specific sections to answer comprehension questions. They practice locating evidence in the text by listening to a paragraph multiple times.
The final lesson covers common technical glitches (e.g., muted volume, disconnected headphones) and login procedures. Students create a 'Quick Fix' guide to solve their own technical issues without teacher intervention.
This lesson teaches students the strategy of pausing TTS at the end of every page or section to summarize what happened. Students practice the 'Listen-Stop-Think' routine to ensure they aren't just letting the audio wash over them.
Participants explore secondary features often paired with TTS, such as click-to-define or translation tools. They practice using audio support to decode unfamiliar vocabulary words encountered in science or social studies texts.
Students create a presentation about a topic researched using TTS and reflect on how the tool helped them access information independently.
Students use TTS to read two short articles on the same topic and practice comparing the information heard to build a broader understanding.
Students listen to informational passages and use the pause function to write down key facts, distinguishing between narrative listening and listening for information.
Teaches students how to direct the TTS tool to read non-linear elements like captions, diagrams, and sidebars rather than just the main body text.
Students practice using TTS to decode specific domain-specific vocabulary by highlighting difficult words to hear the pronunciation and building oral fluency through repetition.
Students use TTS to listen to a story, focusing on identifying characters and setting. They practice pausing the audio to record these elements on a graphic organizer.
A comprehensive teacher guide for Lesson 5, focusing on student presentation of facts and reflection on the utility of text-to-speech technology.
A presentation planning worksheet for Lesson 5 where students outline a fact learned through text-to-speech and reflect on the specific tools and methods they used.
A slide deck for Lesson 5, guiding 3rd-grade students through the process of presenting a fact learned via text-to-speech and reflecting on the utility of the tool.
A comprehensive teacher guide for Lesson 4, focusing on teaching students to use text-to-speech to compare and contrast informational sources.
A comparison worksheet for Lesson 4 where students use text-to-speech to read and compare two sources about sharks and dolphins. Includes a structured comparison log and a synthesis question.
Scoring rubric and answer key for the final assessment, focusing on both comprehension and the correct application of text-to-speech reading strategies.
A final assessment for the audio comprehension sequence, testing story understanding and evaluating strategic tool usage (pausing, re-listening, visualization).
A slide deck teaching 3rd-grade students how to use text-to-speech to conduct research by comparing two informational sources on the same topic.
Slides for Lesson 5, reviewing all text-to-speech comprehension strategies before the final assessment.
A comprehensive teacher guide for Lesson 3, focusing on teaching students to use the pause function of TTS for note-taking and informational synthesis.
Teacher guide for Lesson 4, facilitating visualization exercises and guiding students to notice descriptive language through audio.
Student reflection and final assessment sheet for Lesson 5, allowing students to plan strategies and evaluate their comprehension performance.
