Talking Text

Talking text is often called text-to-speech.  Word on the screen are read by the computer. on command. In some cases, the words need to be highlighted first but it allows reading of individual words or phrases. It works with word processors, websites and more.

Talking text helps the students who struggle with the task of composing grammatically correct sentences. It also help those who could benefit from hearing omissions or inaccuracies in their work. It is also good for those who could benefit from auditory input to support reading

Talking text allows a student to select individual words that they may be having problems with. Emerging writers experience between the spoken and the written word from the writing perspective.

Kidspiration - is the the visual way to explore words, numbers and concepts.                      

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Kidpix - allows you to record your own sounds to add to your pictures
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Inspiration - supports visual thinking techniques, enabling students to easily create and update graphic organizers, concept maps, idea maps

Click, Speak - an open source extension designed for sighted users who want text-to-speech functionality.

Microsoft Reader - is a free, downloadable software application that allows you to read eBooks on Windows-based devices you may already own.

Talking Clipboard -  is a text to speech software with inbuilt RSS reader. You can define alias or IPA pronunciation for words. It can read a large number of native document file formats directly like PDF, DOC, ePub, RTF, HTML and TXT or can read text from any application using clipboard. It can convert text to audio MP3/WAV files and support full control over reading like Play/Pause/Stop, jump to next or previous paragraph or line via menu or media remote or keyboard media buttons.

NaturalReader -  is a free text to speech software that can convert any written text such as MS Word, Webpage, PDF files, and Emails into spoken words using hot keys or floating toolbar. Highlights each word as it is read. It can also convert any written text into audio files such as MP3 or WAV for your CD player or iPod.