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Assessments Become More Accessible With Speech Synthesis—and an Almost Human Voice

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Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are behind next-generation improvements in a range of software tools for students with sensory or learning disabilities. Speech synthesis in particular is benefiting from deep learning technologies, which are used to generate speech that sounds like a human voice.

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Some disabilities include blindness, deafness, dyslexia, and autism. Let’s find out below.

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Desmos Passes the Smarter Balanced Test (and Hopes to Save Math Students $100)

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For nearly a decade, the founder and CEO of Desmos has been building a free alternative that works on web browsers and mobile devices. Many high-stakes math exams still only allow handheld graphing calculators in the classroom. The deal with Desmos gives its maligned exams a much-needed technology upgrade.

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