Using-Text-to-Speech Technology to Improve the Quality of Learning Online
Karen LaPlant
Hennepin Technical College
Keywords: text-to-speech, tts, technology, bi-model learning
Abstract
A leader in cloud-based text-to-speech technology, ReadSpeaker, is now integrated within many LMS to provide users of the learning environment with the ability to listen to text content. This helps all learners expand their comprehension and allows for bi-model learning as well as ease of use with model access.
Author Biography
Karen LaPlant, Hennepin Technical College
Karen LaPlant has been an Information Technology Faculty member at Hennepin Technical College in MN since 1989. LaPlant has a Masters in Instructional Technology from St. Cloud State University. She has been developing higher education courses for almost 30 years and using Desire2Learn Brightspace in her blended and online classes for the past 16 years. Karen helped to provide faculty development for over 15 years to faculty in the Minnesota State system and nationally through presenting sessions at many national and local conferences and workshops. She has participated in several Professional and Organizational Development (POD) and North American Council for Staff, Program and Organizational Development (Ncspod) Conferences. Karen is a Certified Quality Matters Reviewer and previous Master Reviewer and Coordinator. She also enjoys her role as NOCTI Subject Matter Expert for Business Information Processing and an Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) site evaluator.
