Share Paper: Impact of Utilizing Text-to-Speech (TTS) Software on Student Learning

  1. Eunice Ofori, Tulane University, United States
  2. Sophie Hiss, Tulane University, United States
  3. Sarah Moore, Tulane University, United States
Friday, March 17 10:15 AM-11:15 AM St. Charles A - Rounds *

Abstract: Finding strategies to help student study course content effenctively to achieve intended learning outcome is crucial for every instructor. Studies have shown that text-to-speech technology allows students to focus on the content rather than on the act of reading, resulting in a better understanding of the material. This not only makes students more likely to retain information, but it also increases their confidence and motivation. Text-to-speech systems offer a computer-generated voice that “reads” text to the user. When TTS technology first became widely available, it was used primarily to assist students with learning differences overcome decoding challenges and also for ...