MASANAS Backs Auris Tech to Fund Reading in 10 Welsh Schools
MASANAS becomes Auris Tech’s founding corporate sponsor, funding Fonetti for ten Welsh primary schools for five years to improve children’s reading and literacy.
Children Aren’t Failing to Learn to Read - They’re Stopping Reading, New Whitepaper Reveals
England has made real gains in teaching children to decode, so why do reading standards stall by the end of primary school? A new whitepaper from Auris Tech argues the problem isn't instruction, it's engagement. Drawing on data from over 5,000 pupils in the National Read-Aloud Challenge, it shows how ASR-enabled reading aloud can rebuild the reading miles children need to keep progressing.
How ASR Can Transform Children’s Reading Aloud & Literacy
Discover how purpose-built Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) can support children’s reading aloud, build fluency and confidence, and give teachers valuable insight into reading progress.
ASR for Children’s Reading: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Discover why Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) is more relevant than ever for children’s reading, and how reading aloud with voice technology can build confidence, enjoyment and literacy.
Why Reading Volume Matters for Children’s Reading Progress
Why does children’s reading progress stall? Explore how reading volume, regular practice and “reading miles” build fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
EdTech in Schools: Challenges, Benefits & Why It Matters
Explore the challenges of implementing EdTech in schools, from teacher needs and accessibility to screen time, and why getting education technology right matters.
Gamifying Literacy: Can ASR Turn Reading into a Rewarding Challenge?
UK reading enjoyment has hit a record low, with just over a third of children saying they read for pleasure. Dylan Bolton explores how Automatic Speech Recognition, paired with gamification, could help reverse the trend, drawing on real data from Fonetti's National Read Aloud Challenge to show how stars, rewards and independent practice motivate children to read more often and more confidently.
How ASR can help the 49% of English adults struggling with their reading
New OECD data reveals that 49% of adults in England, over 21 million people, fall below the literacy level needed for everyday life and work. This piece unpacks what the numbers really mean and explores how Automatic Speech Recognition, developed by Auris Tech, could offer a scalable, judgement-free path to improving adult literacy outcomes.
How ASR Inspired Us to Reimagine Children’s Literacy
What happens when a background in politics, a career in speech recognition engineering, and a shared concern about UK literacy rates collide? This blog goes behind the scenes of Auris Tech's white paper on reading aloud using Automatic Speech Recognition, with researchers Dylan Bolton and Electra Wallington reflecting on why they took on the project, what the data revealed, and why building EdTech responsibly means bringing in voices well beyond engineering.