incarcerated groups.
(see below) Just curious, is anyone here on the list involved with educational
technology work in prisons?
phil
Assessing the Effectiveness of Text-to-speech Software in Incarcerated Adult
Literacy Education. Authors: McCulley, Yvette 1
Gillespie, Catherine 2
Murr, Anne H. 3 Source: Journal of Correctional Education . May2014 , Vol. 65
Issue 2, p2-19. 18p. Document Type: Article Subject Terms: * TEXT-to-speech
software
* ADULT literacy programs
* PRISONERS -- Education
* NUMERICAL analysis
* SATISFACTION NAICS/Industry Codes: 611690 All other schools and instruction
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of
text-to-speech computer software in prison educational centers. Incarcerated
adult learners with low literacy skills in two midwestern incarceration
facilities used adaptive technology for a 5-month period. A statistically
significant difference was found between pretest and posttest literacy scores
when using a text-to-speech treatment. After the posttests, open-ended
questions were asked to help clarify and add depth of understanding to the
numerical results. The majority of the students and teachers experienced
satisfaction with the technology experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] --