Mote is a Chrome extension and mobile app that enables educators and learners to create and embed voice recordings within commonly used applications, enhancing accessibility and engagement in the learning process. By facilitating personalized audio feedback in over 50 languages, Mote addresses the challenge of providing individualized instruction efficiently, ultimately improving learning outcomes for diverse student populations.
Funding
$1.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Educators often struggle to provide individualized instruction and feedback to students due to time constraints and the diverse learning needs within a classroom. This challenge is further compounded by language barriers and the need to accommodate students with reading difficulties or special education requirements.
Solution
Mote is a Chrome extension and mobile app designed to enable educators and students to create and embed voice recordings within commonly used applications, fostering more accessible and engaging learning experiences. The platform allows teachers to provide personalized audio feedback, instructions, and translations in over 50 languages, directly within tools like Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Classroom, and Gmail. By offering features like voice recording, read-aloud capabilities with natural-sounding voices, and translation services, Mote aims to reduce teacher workload while promoting inclusivity and deeper learning for all students, including those with special needs or those who are emerging bilingual learners. The tool supports Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and ISTE frameworks, ensuring content is accessible through multiple modalities and caters to individual student needs.
Target Audience
The primary users are K-12 educators, special education teachers, language teachers, and school leaders seeking to enhance student engagement, provide personalized feedback, and create inclusive learning environments for diverse student populations, including ELL and SPED students.
Features
- Voice recording and embedding within Google Workspace apps, Instructure Canvas, and other platforms supporting content embedding
- Read Aloud feature with natural-sounding voices in over 50 languages for accessibility across any website
- Translation of text and audio in over 50 languages to support ESL students
- Seamless integration with Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Classroom, and Gmail
- Mobile app for creating and accessing voice recordings on the go
- Option to share recordings via link or QR code
- Text-to-speech functionality embedded in images