Improved Text-to-Speech Capabilities Available for All Digital Assessments
Summary
1EdTechs Data-SSML specification leverages the W3Cs SSML standard to include pronunciation cues in HTML and websites, expanding the options educators can confidently use to assess learner knowledge. "A standards-based solution has been key to ensuring that we can have interoperability across the ecosystem of LMS, test delivery, and assistive technologies. "By allowing precise control over text-to-speech synthesis and targeting elements that are universally supported, it ensures that all students, particularly those relying on assistive technologies, receive content in an accessible and consistent manner." About 1EdTech 1EdTech is a member-based non-profit community partnership of leading education providers at all levels, government organizations, and edtech suppliers who collaborate to accelerate an open, trusted, and innovative digital learning ecosystem. We power learner potential by creating the foundation for a learner-centered and future-ready ecosystem where products work together to improve teaching and learning for all.