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QG6 Google Docs: Sweet Tools Text-to-Speech

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Speech-to-text

With Google Docs, using the keyboard isn’t your only option to add text. You can also talk and have Google Docs transcribe the words for you.

1. Play the video to learn more about voice typing in Google Docs. Note that voice typing is only available in the Google Chrome web browser, and your computer must have a built-in or external microphone. 

2. Try it out. Open your poem document or another Google document. Put your cursor on the page, open the Tools Menu, and Select Voice Typing. You may have to enable the microphone (select allow). Click on the microphone icon that appears, start dictating, and watch the words appear as you say them. Click on the microphone again to turn it off.

Google Docs: Voice Typing

Direct link (2:43 min.)


TEXT-to-SPEECH

There are several methods to have Google Docs read the text aloud to you.

Using the Immersive Reader Extension

Play the video tutorial below to learn about the different features. The Immersive Reader extension will need to be added from the Google PlayStore Search. .

Direct link (4:47 min.)

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1. Empowered Learner
a. Students connect their learning needs, strengths and interests to their goals and use technology to help achieve them and reflect on their progress.
b.Students build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.
d. Students understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.

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