RocketLit is dedicated to supporting all learners by making articles accessible through audio options. This guide covers:
👀 What Does Text-to-Speech on RocketLit Look Like?
RocketLit’s Text-to-Speech feature allows students to listen to articles read aloud. By default, the read-aloud player only appears on the 3rd/4th reading level of an article. Students will find the player located in the top-right corner under the heading artwork.
🗣️ How to Enable Text-to-Speech for Students at Any Reading Level
If you want to ensure a student always has access to the Text-to-Speech feature, regardless of their reading level, you can adjust their individual settings by following these steps:
Go to the "Rosters" tab
On your teacher dashboard, click the "Rosters" tab.
Find the Correct Roster
Scroll to the desired roster and click "Show # Students" to expand the list.
Select the Student
Click on the name of the student whose settings you want to change.
Adjust the Listening Setting
In the pop-up window, locate the "Listening" section.
Click the drop-down menu and select "Available at Any Reading Level".
Don’t forget to click "SAVE"!
❌ How To Disable Text-to-Speech?
If you need to disable Text-to-Speech for a student, follow these steps:
Go to the "Rosters" tab
On your teacher dashboard, click the "Rosters" tab.
Find the Correct Roster
Scroll to the desired roster and click "Show # Students" to expand the list.
Select the Student
Click on the name of the student whose settings you want to change.
Adjust the Listening Setting
In the pop-up window, locate the "Listening" section.
Click the drop-down menu and select "Only Available at Lowest Reading Level".
Click SAVE!
This will limit Text-to-Speech to the lowest reading level only.
🛠️ Troubleshooting Text-to-Speech Issues
If the Text-to-Speech feature isn't working or you see an error message such as "An error has occurred, try again", it's likely due to a whitelisting issue.
Whitelisting Solution
Certain domains must be accessible for the Text-to-Speech feature to work. If these domains are blocked by your district or school, you will need to contact your IT department to request they unblock the following sites:
readspeaker.com
mxpnl.com
Once these domains are unblocked, the Text-to-Speech feature should function properly for students who have it enabled.
Happy Rocketeering! 🚀
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