Yeah it's sad really. In my field of study there area lot of pictures to be described and notation and stuff.  and the ham people studying for their tests will really be in a pickle. I know this has been brought up already or maybe it has not. but I want a human voice to read to me. I don't want a synth voice, unless I need the text book like yesterday. lol!

but for music theory I need that human to read the notations and play it if they can. or describe the diagrams to the best of their ability.

Take care.
Sarah Alawami: Owner of Alawami productions, where we take pride in our high quality editing. Check us out on the web at http://music.marrie.org/index.php/mastering

On Jan 20, 2013, at 11:28 AM, COLLEEN ROTH <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi,
> The problem with books which are prepared using text to speech is that Graphics or charts are not described. Sometimes these charts are an integral part of the Material.
> I had this experience when I took an introductory Computer class in 2007.
> Had I realized that I would have this problem I would have hired Readers for the course.
> I was taking the Course on my own because I wanted to learn some things about Computers so I could use one effectively.
> Unfortunately, the teacher didn't lecture at all. She just made sure we knew what we had to prepare for each class. She didn's go over anything with us.
> She was NEVER on time and always talked on her Cell Pfone during class rather than teach the Students.
> I just wasn't used to this.
> When I was in college professors were on time. If they were more than ten minuteslate the class was automatically cancelled.
> Teachers didn't dive us the whole first Class period to get our books.
> Of course I complained.
> Colleen Roth
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Andy Baracco <[log in to unmask]>
> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
> Date: Friday, January 18, 2013 8:24 am
> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Learning ally closing studios
> 
>> 
>> 
>> I recall when they were Recording for the Blind. Their reel to reel tapes 
>> helped get me through college. I think this is a harbinger of a trend, now 
>> that content is becoming available in other formats. I think you will see a 
>> similar decline with NLS and even Bookshare.
>> 
>> Andy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: Lou Kolb
>> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 4:05 AM
> @> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Off Topic: Learning ally closing studios
>> 
>> Sad news from learning Ally.  They've closed 8 of their studios, including
>> the one in King of Prussia, outside Philly, leaving 10 or 11 still
>> operating.  I know many here use or have used their services so thought
>> you'd be interested. i hate to see us lose resources.
>> Lou Kolb
>> Voice-over Artist:
>> Radio/TV Ads, Video narrations
>> Messages On-hold:
>> www.loukolb.com 
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