Amplify’s new Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) system will support reading assessment, conversational tutoring, and classroom monitoring while enhancing data security
Amplify, a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, announced the development of a custom Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) system designed to power voice-enabled education products.
The Amplify ASR system converts spoken language into written text, enabling users to interact with educational software using voice command while providing detailed feedback on pronunciation, prosody, and more. The technology supports multiple applications, including reading assessment, conversational tutoring, digital activity input, and classroom monitoring. The company’s ASR application will also compare student speech to target texts and identify areas where teachers can provide additional support for reading fluency and comprehension.
“Voice interaction is becoming increasingly important for young students using educational software, and we’re seeing tremendous potential for growth in this area,” said Amplify’s Chief Product Officer, Alexandra Walsh. “By developing our own ASR solution, we can test, refine, and deliver voice-enabled features that directly support student learning outcomes while meeting our high standards for safety, accountability, fairness, and efficacy.”
The Amplify ASR application will support the company’s voice-interactive instructional programs for the 2025-2026 school year across four key categories:
- Reading assessment and practice, focusing on phonics, automaticity, and prosody
- Conversational tutoring systems
- Voice input for digital activities and assessments
- Classroom monitoring tools that provide teacher feedback and student insights
The Amplify ASR application will initially replace Soapbox’s ASR functionality in the company’s mCLASS Literacy and Boost Reading programs, with plans for organization-wide expansion.
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