In this customer story, Content2Classroom outlines why they invested in text to speech technology for their digital platform and why they continue to use ReadSpeaker as their preferred provider.
In today’s diverse educational landscape, content accessibility for learners with visual impairments or reading difficulties is vitally important. Text to speech (TTS) supports auditory learners and English language learners, broadening the appeal of educational materials.
Integrating TTS helps publishers meet stringent accessibility standards, which are increasingly mandated in educational settings. By offering TTS-enabled content, publishers can gain a competitive edge in a market that increasingly values inclusive and adaptable learning solutions.
Content2Classroom (C2C) sought a partnership with a proven TTS provider to help them meet the accessibility needs of their customers and end users while, at the same time, providing an opportunity to gain an advantage over their competitors.
As a B2B offering, Content2Classroom hears from their customers – educational publishers – on their use of ReadSpeaker and those that have turned on the integration have commented on the natural tone of the voices, the ease of use of the menu and controls, and the speed of the application.
C2C incorporated ReadSpeaker into many applications for many years, prior to the development of Content2Classroom, and we have always been happy with the application’s reliability and the team’s responsiveness.
We were particularly pleased when ReadSpeaker met the market need for an easy-to-use PDF to Speech capability with DocReader.
The investment in TTS technology demonstrates Content2Classroom’s commitment to equitable education and positions publishers to meet the evolving needs of modern classrooms.
In today’s diverse educational environment, investing in TTS technology is critical for several reasons. Content2Classroom integrates TTS as a crucial component of its offering, enhancing accessibility for learners with visual impairments or reading challenges.
TTS supports auditory learners and English language learners, broadening the reach and appeal of educational materials.
Incorporating text-to-speech (TTS) technology allows publishers to align with the increasingly stringent accessibility standards demanded in educational settings.
Moreover, providing TTS-enabled content gives publishers a competitive advantage in a market that prioritizes inclusive and adaptable learning solutions.
Content2Classroom’s dedication to equitable education is exemplified by its investment in TTS technology.
Publishers who embrace TTS can meet the evolving needs of modern classrooms, showcasing their commitment to creating an inclusive and adaptable learning environment for all students.
ReadSpeaker’s TTS technology enhances Content2Classroom’s accessibility efforts in several key ways:
By leveraging ReadSpeaker’s TTS, Content2Classroom ensures that educational content is accessible to diverse learners, including those with visual impairments, reading difficulties, and language learners.
This integration underscores Content2Classroom’s commitment to inclusive education and strengthens its position as a leader in accessible educational technology solutions.
ReadSpeaker recognizes that contemporary Edtech solutions comprise a diverse range of products, tools, and services. The most effective solutions leverage best-in-class offerings from multiple providers, each showcasing their core expertise.
Enhancing collaboration and integration among these tools empowers educators and students. ReadSpeaker simplifies partnerships and integrations, ultimately strengthening the overall product.
C2C aims to assist publishers in supporting all students, emphasizing the importance of offering content in various accessible formats.
Text-to-speech (TTS) has been integral to C2C’s delivery system since its inception, contributing to inclusivity, accessibility, language learning support, engagement, flexibility, and personalization.
ReadSpeaker is incorporated into C2C’s lesson and assessment experiences as a set of tools that can be activated by the educational publisher and managed by educators through an accommodation control. It is utilized by products across K-12 for diverse purposes including accessibility, inclusion, language learning, and more.
When asked if they would recommend ReadSpeaker, the response was, “Absolutely.”
Content2Classroom (C2C) is a B2B solution for educational publishers to create and deliver dynamic content to educators and students using a customizable turn-key platform. Features include a robust standards-based publisher experience and brandable interfaces for students, teachers, and administrators.