Showcase 2.0 Features / 8. Virtual Instructor / Text-to-Speech

Time Estimate

25 Hours

Summary

Develop a text-to-speech system for the virtual instructor to dynamically narrate lesson steps and instructions, enhancing accessibility and user guidance.

Key Goals

  • Provide dynamic narration of lesson steps and instructions to improve learning outcomes.
  • Ensure text-to-speech output is clear, natural, and accessible for all users.
  • Integrate the feature seamlessly into training modules and lessons.

Responsibilities

  • Implement a text-to-speech engine optimized for natural and clear voice synthesis.
  • Develop functionality to dynamically generate narration based on lesson scripts.
  • Test the feature for performance, clarity, and compatibility with various training scenarios.

Acceptance Criteria

  • The virtual instructor narrates instructions dynamically and without delays.
  • Text-to-speech output is clear, natural, and easily understood by users.
  • The feature integrates seamlessly with training modules and lessons.

Risks and Mitigations

  • Risk: Poor voice synthesis quality impacts user engagement.
    Mitigation: Use high-quality text-to-speech libraries and optimize parameters for clarity.
  • Risk: Delays in narration disrupt training flow.
    Mitigation: Optimize processing times and ensure efficient text-to-speech generation.

Success Metrics

  • 90% of users report satisfaction with the clarity and naturalness of text-to-speech narration.
  • Narration is generated dynamically with minimal delays in 95% of test cases.
  • Feedback highlights the virtual instructor as effective in improving user understanding of lesson content.