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Clear speech
Research shows that active engagement with text encourages students to find and correct errors for themselves. This is exactly what is achieved with Clicker's clear speech.
Speech in Clicker Writer
By default, each sentence is automatically read as it is completed. This encourages students to punctuate their work, and ensure that they review each sentence before starting the next one. This helps students to take responsibility for their writing, and make corrections as they write.
For those needing more support, each word or letter can be read as it is entered, giving students instant feedback. Any combination of the options can be used to give the optimum settings for individual students.
In addition, students can hear any section of their writing by using the speech tool in the toolbar.
Clear highlighting
Words are clearly highlighted as they are spoken, enabling students to follow the words in Clicker Writer as they are read.
Speech in Clicker Grids
Students using Clicker Grids to enter whole words may need to check the word they are about to use before they write. A simple right-click (Mac: Ctrl-click) reads the word out to them. This allows students to find the right words for themselves, and encourages them to use more adventurous vocabulary, boosting their confidence as they develop their ability to write independently.
Male and female voices
Clicker comes with two very clear voices called Heather and Ryan. Both sound almost human, not like the robotic speech found in some software.
Ensure the sound on your computer is working and then click a button to hear for yourself.
By default, each sentence is automatically read as it is completed. This encourages students to punctuate their work, and ensure that they review each sentence before starting the next one. This helps students to take responsibility for their writing, and make corrections as they write.
Speech in Clicker Grids
