Review Writing with Clicker's Clear Voice

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 word processor

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 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 learners.

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 their Clicker document 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.

Additional speech support

When the word predictor or spell checker makes a suggestion, students are able to right-click on the word and have it read to them, giving them an opportunity to select the correct words independently and create flowing pieces of accurate text.

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.

Try voice

Hear the Heather voice

Hear the Ryan voice

Ensure the sound on your computer is working and then click a button to hear for yourself.