To ensure your content is read accurately and effectively, all faculty must follow accessibility best practices by formatting their content correctly (e.g., using headings, bulleted lists, and proper HTML/text rather than image-only text). Review Accessibility Action Plan for Faculty for more.

• Text-to-Speech (TTS) with Synchronized Highlighting: Reads content aloud while simultaneously highlighting the text by word or sentence. 
  • Why Formatting Matters: Requires clear, well-structured text (not images) to pair the audio with the correct visual content accurately. 
• DocReader: Reads uploaded online documents, including non-accessible formats like image-only PDFs. 
  • Why Formatting Matters: While it attempts to read image-only files, best practice is to provide accessible, text-based documents for the highest quality experience. 
• Customizable Settings: Students can adjust reading speed, volume, voice, text color, highlighting color, and use study tools like a page mask or reading ruler. 
  • Why Formatting Matters: Standard, clean formatting (like properly nested lists and consistent headings) allows these customization tools to work consistently across all content. 
• Download MP3: Allows students to download an audio version of the content for offline listening. 
  • Why Formatting Matters: Ensures students who need flexibility for listening on the go or who have limited internet access can use your content. 

Use these resources to ensure your course content is fully optimized and speech-enabled for all your students.

Overview of ReadSpeaker: 

•  What is ReadSpeaker and How Do I Access It?
• How to Access ReadSpeaker in Canvas
• Overview of ReadSpeaker in Canvas

webReader 

• ReadSpeaker webReader in Canvas Settings and Text Mode
• ReadSpeaker webReader in Canvas Enlarged Text and Page Mask
• ReadSpeaker webReader in Canvas Dictionary and Translate

docReader 

• Canvas docReader Overview
• Accessing and Reading documents in Canvas using ReadSpeaker docReader