The Effectiveness of Using Microsoft Read Aloud Text-To-Speech Software within a Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) Approach to Enhance Reading Comprehension of Short Passages among 10th grade students at colegio Ciudad de Niños during the second quarter of 2025

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dc.contributorHerrera Araya, María José
dc.contributorUniversidad Hispanoamericana
dc.contributorArguedas Carballo, Yanory
dc.contributorFacultad de Educación
dc.contributorEnseñanza del inglés
dc.coverageCosta Rica
dc.creatorSolorzano Barrientos, Nathalie
dc.date2026-01-07T17:50:13Z
dc.date2026-01-07T17:50:13Z
dc.date2025
dc.date.accessioned2026-08-31T11:50:29Z
dc.descriptionThis study explores the effectiveness of using Microsoft Read Aloud Text-to- Speech (TTS) software within a Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) approach to improve the reading comprehension of short passages among 10th-grade students at Colegio Ciudad de Niños in Cartago, Costa Rica. The research aimed to determine whether integrating digital reading tools could enhance students’ understanding of main ideas and details. A quantitative design was implemented using pre-tests and post-tests, along with a self-assessment and teacher interview. The sample consisted of 20 students aged 16 to 18. Results revealed a noticeable improvement in students’ reading comprehension scores after the implementation of the Microsoft Read Aloud tool. Students demonstrated increased engagement, confidence, and ability to identify main ideas and specific information in texts. These findings suggest that TTS software can serve as an effective pedagogical resource to strengthen reading comprehension and promote digital literacy in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms. The study contributes to the growing body of research supporting technology integration as a valuable strategy for language learning in Costa Rican high schools.
dc.descriptionLicenciatura
dc.format183 p.
dc.formatDigital
dc.formatPDF
dc.formatapplication/pdf
dc.identifierhttps://dspace-uh-tmp.igniteonline.la/handle/123456789/9838
dc.identifierEDU-841
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace-ignite.igniteonline.la/handle/123456789/13329
dc.languageIngles
dc.publisherUniversidad Hispanoamericana
dc.subjectTEXT-TO-SPEECH
dc.subjectTECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING
dc.subjectREADING COMPREHENSION
dc.subjectMICROSOFT READ ALOUD
dc.subjectESL
dc.subjectCOSTA RICA
dc.titleThe Effectiveness of Using Microsoft Read Aloud Text-To-Speech Software within a Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) Approach to Enhance Reading Comprehension of Short Passages among 10th grade students at colegio Ciudad de Niños during the second quarter of 2025
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