ODYSSEYWARE

Text-to-Speech

Chandler, AZ (June 9, 2009) – ODYSSEYWARE^®, Inc., a leading provider of web-based curriculum and e-learning solutions to schools nationwide, is pleased to announce the release of our new text-to-speech online curriculum feature for the 2009-2010 school year. ODYSSEYWARE® Online is an Internet-based program delivering interactive, multimedia-enriched content to students in grades 3-12. Developed for 21st century learners, ODYSSEYWARE’s technology-based curriculum offers the core subjects of social studies and history, math, language arts, and science, along with a variety of electives.

Accommodating the needs of students with various learning styles, ODYSSEYWARE’s text-to-speech feature allows students to have either a portion of text or an entire lesson from the curriculum read aloud. The ODYSSEYWARE® text-to-speech tool helps students with challenged by grammar, pronunciation, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development. Promoting independent study and concept mastery through audio learning, this text-to-speech tool is especially helpful for English as a Second Language (ESL) students, as well as students with impaired vision or dyslexia.

The ODYSSEYWARE® Online text-to-speech feature gives students the opportunity to listen and read lessons, furthering engagement in learning through the use of multiple senses. This audio tool also enables teachers to easily play a lesson to individual students or an entire class.

“At ODYSSEYWARE®, we recognize that each child learns differently,” said Kevin Youngblood, President of ODYSSEYWARE®, Inc. “We’re excited to add this new text-to-speech tool to our online curriculum, so students can choose from more learning options that will enhance their educational experience.”

To learn about other exiting ODYSSEYWARE® Online features, click here.

About ODYSSEYWARE®:

ODYSSEYWARE®, Inc. is a leading provider of web-based curriculum and e-learning solutions for schools across the nation. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, ODYSSEYWARE has revolutionized online education by offering an innovative, multimedia-enriched curriculum for grades 3-12. Currently used in more than 1,500 school districts across the United States, ODYSSEYWARE® was founded to develop a complete, web-based e-learning curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students. Providing 21st century educational solutions, ODYSSEYWARE® offers the core subjects of social studies and history, math, language arts, and science, along with electives and placement testing. ODYSSEYWARE curriculum is sold directly through regional Education Specialists.

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ODYSSEYWARE
Contact: Abay Melaku
Phone: 877-795-8904 ext. 1843
Email: Abay Melaku