Text to Speech Tools for Learning and Assessment

Text To Speech Solution for Ans Assessment Platform

ReadSpeaker provides quick and easy integration of text-to-speech learning tools into the Ans web-based assessment platform helping provide improved accessibility and accomodations directly within the Ans assessment environment.

Use the listen button to speech enable tests, exams, and quizzes within your own secure assessment environment.
Read aloud exam questions and supporting information using natural-sounding Text To Speech.

Level the playing field for assessments whilst managing resource and budget for exam accomodations.
Provide the highest levels of security, works even within locked down browsers.

A complete set of text-to-speech tools for Ans Assessment Platform

ReadSpeaker and Ans work together to create a more inclusive and accessible assessment experience by combining powerful text-to-speech technology with a flexible, user-friendly testing platform. This integration ensures that all students can engage with assessment content in a way that best supports their individual learning needs.

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Highlights

Seamless Platform Integration
Easily integrates into assessment platforms like ANS without disrupting existing workflows or requiring external applications.
Embedded Text-to-Speech Functionality
Directly within the assessment interface, ReadSpeaker enables students to listen to test content without leaving the platform.
Text to Speech for multilingual learners and tests
Translation tool built in, wide choice of voices and accents.
No Additional Software Required
Fully browser-based, the integration works instantly on any device—eliminating the need for downloads or installations.
Consistent User Experience Across Learning and Assessments
Provides a uniform text-to-speech experience across all assessments, maintaining reliability and accessibility standards.
Self-Activated by Students
Empowers students to control their audio settings and playback directly within the assessment environment—no instructor setup needed.
Scalable for High-Volume Testing
Built to support large numbers of concurrent users without performance issues, making it ideal for high-stakes or large-scale assessments.
Compliance with Accessibility Standards
Helps assessment platforms meet WCAG, ADA, and other global accessibility guidelines through integrated speech support.

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FAQ about Ans TTS

What is ReadSpeaker, and how does it work within Ans?

ReadSpeaker is a text-to-speech tool that converts written content into spoken audio. When integrated with the Ans assessment platform, it allows students to listen to questions, instructions, and content directly within the test environment, supporting various learning styles and accessibility needs.

How does ReadSpeaker support accessibility in assessments?

ReadSpeaker provides auditory access to text, which is especially beneficial for students with visual impairments, reading difficulties (such as dyslexia), and other learning differences. It aligns with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, ensuring assessments are more inclusive.

Can students use ReadSpeaker independently during assessments?

Yes. The plugin is seamlessly embedded into the Ans platform, allowing students to activate text-to-speech features independently without needing additional setup or staff support.

What content can ReadSpeaker read aloud in Ans?

ReadSpeaker can read all digital text within the assessment platform, including questions, answer choices, instructions, and other written material. This ensures full coverage for auditory learning.

Does ReadSpeaker work on all devices?

Yes. The ReadSpeaker plugin is web-based and works across various devices—desktops, laptops, tablets, and Chromebooks—without requiring additional downloads or installations.

How does ReadSpeaker help reduce the administrative burden?

By automating the presentation of accommodations (like oral delivery of questions), ReadSpeaker minimizes the need for staff to manually support individual learners, making the process more scalable and efficient for institutions.

Is using ReadSpeaker secure and compliant with assessment standards?

Absolutely. ReadSpeaker integrates securely within Ans and adheres to privacy, data protection, and educational compliance standards, ensuring both student data safety and integrity in high-stakes testing.

Can ReadSpeaker help improve student performance?

Yes. By offering an alternative way to access information, ReadSpeaker helps reduce cognitive load, improve comprehension, and boost confidence—leading to better focus and potentially higher performance, especially for students who benefit from auditory learning.

How does the integration benefit course administrators?

Administrators benefit from a more streamlined, inclusive assessment process. With ReadSpeaker built into Ans, there’s no need to prepare separate accommodations, freeing up time and ensuring consistency in delivery.

How can our company or institution enable ReadSpeaker in Ans?

ReadSpeaker can be activated within ANS through a simple integration process. For details, contact your Ans account manager or visit ReadSpeaker for Education.