Use Image as Basis for a Task: Simplify Texts

Do you have an image—maybe a textbook photo, a classroom poster, or a scanned article—and wish you could easily convert it into simplified, easy-to-read text? With to-teach.ai, you can now use images as the basis for a text simplification task, adapting content to various reading levels, language proficiencies, or special education needs. By offering simplified text variations, you empower learners to build comprehension skills without being overwhelmed by complex phrasing.

Why Simplify Texts from Images?

• Accessible Content for Everyone
  
  Catering to diverse reading proficiencies ensures that all students have an equal opportunity to learn.

• Boost Reading Comprehension
  
  Simplified texts reduce potential language barriers, allowing learners to focus on the subject matter.

• Support ESL/EFL Students
  
  For students learning English as a second language, rephrased and simplified content eases the transition and builds confidence.

• Save Time and Effort
  
  Manually rewriting or summarizing content can be time-consuming. Let AI handle the grunt work so you can focus on teaching.

• Consistent Quality
  
  Automated simplification ensures a uniform level of clarity and reduces the risk of inconsistencies.

Getting Started with Image-to-Text Simplification

1. Upload Your Image
   
   Insert a classroom poster, page from a textbook, or any image containing text into to-teach.ai.
2. Extract and Analyze
   
   AI-driven OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts the text in your image into editable digital text.
3. Set Simplification Parameters
   
   Choose vocabulary levels, sentence structures, and reading complexity—perfect if you’re working with mixed-skill classrooms.
4. Review AI Output
   
   Quickly glance over the results, fine-tuning or adding teacher-specific notes.
5. Publish and Share
   
   Provide your students with a simplified reading passage that meets their skillset.

Teaching Applications

• Primary School Reading Practice
  
  Display a simplified version of a key passage from an illustrated storybook.
• Secondary Literature Analysis
  
  Offer specialized paragraphs that highlight main themes and core arguments.
• Special Education Resources
  
  Adjust text difficulty for learners requiring additional support, ensuring inclusivity.
• ESL/EFL Enhancement
  
  Gradually increase textual complexity as language proficiency improves.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do I turn an image into simplified text?
   
   Upload your image with text to to-teach.ai. Our AI extracts the text and then reworks it to suit the readability level or learning goals you’ve set.

2. Can I specify different difficulty levels for the simplified text?
   
   Yes. You can choose everything from basic vocabulary and shorter sentences to more advanced reading levels.

3. Is this feature suitable for non-English texts?
   
   Absolutely. to-teach.ai supports multiple languages. Simply select the language you’re working in during setup.

4. What if the image has handwriting or poor scan quality?
   
   The AI’s OCR is robust, but clarity may vary. It’s a good idea to review extracted text whenever the source is low-quality.

5. Can I adapt longer online articles into simpler formats this way?
   
   Definitely. Snap a screenshot or scan, then let to-teach.ai rephrase, remove jargon, and cut complexity to match learners’ levels.