This entry was posted in Dyslexia, Presentations, Reading, Short-Term Memory, Writing and tagged read out, speak outloud, SpeakText free, text to speech, TTS by E.A. Thanks to Craig Mill who has kindly added this strategy to our list of text to speech ideas and has a CALL Scotland blog with yet more ideas. ”įor those using Outlook on the web, Immersive Reader will also provide text to speech support Immersive Reader also has options to change the page colour, font size, style etc. Parts of Speech -Supports writing instruction and grammar comprehension by identifying verbs, nouns and adjectives.Syllables-Shows the breaks between syllables to enhance word recognition and decoding.

Spacing-a range of spacing options to help declutter pages.Read Aloud-Reads text aloud with simultaneous highlighting – although no option (that I can see) to change the voice.To access the Learning Tools in Word Online or OneNote Online, log into your account, open Word or OneNote, go to the View menu and click Immersive Reader. It’s also cross platform so will work on a Mac with Safari browser. “Immersive Reading Tools which were originally available in OneNote (and required a download) are now available in Office 365 – Word Online and OneNote as standard – no installation required. To learn more go to Making the Most of Microsoft Word 2016 to Support Learners with Literacy Difficulties – a New Guide! ” You can also turn off all the other Tabs so you’re only left with your own set of tools – makes Word’s Ribbon a bit more manageable. Search and clip from the web to picture ideas. Type, write or draw with the free form feel of pen to paper. Go to File > Options > Quick Access Toolbar > Choose All Commands from the drop down menu > scroll down to Speak > addĬraig Mill added “I also like the option to create a customised or personal Tab in Word’s Ribbon with essential tools such as Page Background Colour, Spelling and Grammar, Speak etc. Download the app Create your way Do you scribble great ideas on napkins and sticky notes Is precise filing more your style OneNotes got you covered whatever way you shape your thoughts. In MS Office programs you can get instant access to text to speech via the ‘speak’ button by using the Quick Action toolbar in Word and other Office programs.

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