We are excited to announce the integration of ReadSpeaker into our Canvas platform. ReadSpeaker is a text-to-speech tool designed to make course content more accessible. This feature is now available to all Canvas users and can be accessed on any device with an internet connection.
How to Access ReadSpeaker in Canvas: The ReadSpeaker listen icon at the bottom left of the course enables user to listen to content to be read out loud to them.
How to Use ReadSpeaker:
- Listen Icon: The speaker icon will activate the listen button.
- Activate the Listen Button: Drag the volume arrows to move the Listen button to the desired position.
- Adjust the Listen Button: Click on “?” to learn how to use the button.
- Access Help: The settings button will let you set individual preferences for settings, including reading speed, highlighting colors, text magnifying, and automatic scrolling.
- Customize Settings: Click the play button to play or pause the audio
- Control Audio Playback: Click the stop button to stop the audio
- Collapse/Hide Listen Button Options: Click the double arrows to collapse/hide the Listen button options