What is Mote Auto Read Aloud in Google Forms?
Mote Auto Read Aloud uses the Mote Chrome Extension, combined with high quality Cloud based speech to text, to add voice readings to questions and answers in Google Forms. Use Auto Read Aloud to help with Oral Administration / Accommodations for IEP / 504 students.
This is a premium feature available to Mote Unlimited users, including School tier customers.
How does Mote Auto Read Aloud work?
To enable Auto Read Aloud in Google Forms, first tap the Mote button at the top of the Form.
Next, click the 'switch' to enable Text-to-speech for this Form.
We analyze the language of the Form to suggest a language and accent for the Read Aloud, but you can adjust this.
Click 'Add text-to-speech' to finalize. You're all set!
In Google Forms Preview mode, you can preview your students' read aloud experience.
How does Translation work within Mote Auto Read Aloud?
NEW!!! A widely requested addition to Auto Read Aloud has just been launched - teachers and students will both need Extension v0.7.1 or later to access translation.
Students can now translate the text of any question or answer in a Google Form into their native language. They can then also listen to that translation.
This feature must be enabled for each Form.
Students will then be shown the option to 'Click to listen or hold to translate' when hovering over any read aloud icon.
The first time students use translation, they will be prompted to choose a translation language.
After this, students will be able to read and hear translations of the selected section of the quiz.
FAQ
How do students access the Auto Read Aloud?
Students will need to have the Mote Chrome Extension installed in order to access Mote Auto Read Aloud. They do not need to be logged in, or to have a Mote premium account, however if they are logged in you will be able to track their engagement with Read Aloud. This may be helpful to demonstrate that IEP accommodations have been used and/or provided.
How does Mote Auto Read Aloud work?
When you select 'Add text-to-speech' we register your Form's identifiers in our systems, and ensure that anyone who accesses the Form will have automated read aloud audio. We also add some text to the Form description (e.g. "Read aloud enabled with Mote"), which is required for our Chrome Extension to work. Please do not remove this text 😀.
When students access your shared Google Form / Quiz, if they have the Mote Chrome Extension installed, it will add the 'Read Aloud' buttons into the Form, and students will be able to click these to listen.
Does Mote Auto Read Aloud work in Locked Mode?
Yes - Mote is one of few Chrome Extensions authorized by Google to function within Locked Mode. Mote Auto Read Aloud will work perfectly within Locked Mode.
How can I add Read Aloud accommodations in Locked Mode?
You can use Mote Auto Read Aloud to add oral / audio accommodations for students within Google Forms Locked Mode.
Which question types does Mote Auto Read Aloud support?
Multiple Choice and Check Boxes question types are fully supported by Mote Auto Read Aloud, with both questions and all answer choices having read aloud buttons. Other question types will have Read Aloud enabled for questions, but not for answer choices.
Mote Auto Read Aloud is a new feature. If you would like to suggest ways to improve the experience, please recommend a new feature or improvement on our Product Feature Request page.
Do students need a paid Mote account to access Mote Auto Read Aloud support?
No. Students only need the Mote Chrome extension installed. They do not need a paid license, or even to log in to Mote, to access once you have enabled the Google Form.