Case Study: Springfield Technical Community College breaks down language barriers with ReadSpeaker

Springfield Technical Community College improves multilingual learning for 4,500+ students with ReadSpeaker

Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, faced significant language barriers in its diverse student body, especially after a sudden shift to online learning during the pandemic. With many students speaking languages other than English at home, the college needed a way to provide multilingual support within its Blackboard LMS to ensure all learners could access course materials. ReadSpeaker's multilingual text-to-speech (TTS) tools were identified as a key solution to this challenge.

ReadSpeaker's TTS solution, which simultaneously translates and reads text aloud, was implemented to provide language equity. This tool allowed students to instantly translate and listen to course content in their preferred language, improving inclusion and helping non-native speakers learn course material without unfair language struggles. The solution was so successful that its use continues to grow, with students consistently adopting it each semester. STCC also benefits from ReadSpeaker's ongoing advisory support and product improvements.

Springfield Technical Community College