For a lot of students it is easier to comprehend information when they hear it instead of reading it. This can be extra important when they are nervous during an exam. With the help of Text-to-speech software the students can listen to the introductory information, the questions and their own answers before submission.

Ally

Ally is a function in Canvas which gives the students access to course material in alternative formats for an example Mp3. In Canvas Assignments and Quizzes it is the introductory information that is available in alternative formats, not the quiz-questions. Ally is not compatible with LockDown Browsers.

More information about Ally.

TorTalk

Tortalk is a text-to-speech software that makes it possible to listen to literature that is available electronically. The program is compatible with many electronic documents, such as word and e-books. A difference between Tortalk and Ally is that you don't need to download course content to your computer before you can listen to them. You just mark the text and press play.

All students and employees at Lund University have the opportunity to download Tortalk. In Canvas you can use TorTalk to listen to the introductory information to assignments and quizzes. You can also listen to the quiz-questions. It can even be used to proofread your own texts to find any spelling mistakes or other errors before a submission of an exam.

TorTalk is not compatible with LockDown Browsers during examination.

Text-to-speech in Inspera

Inspera is a digital examination system and during 2020-2021 it will be available at all faculties at Lund University. Inspera is a digital tool that can be used to plan, build and schedule exams but also to provide feedback and results in a safe and appropriate way.

Inspera has an inbuilt text-to-speech function that the students can use during examination.

Miss anything? Any questions or ideas? Please contact us at digital@education.lu.se