Based on a student request, we went searching for a way to use your voice to write a paper and had to look no further than our own backyard so to speak! Speech recognition has been around for quite a few years, but with Windows 7 - it's at its best. Available previously in XP and Vista, the latest version of this software is superior in ease of use in every way.
Hidden under program accessories, in the "Ease of Access" folder, you'll find this gem of a tool. The tutorial is extremely well done, and helps your computer recognize your voice, while teaching you how to operate the software.
This is perfect for those of us who still are hunting and pecking on the keyboard, not to mention a wonderful asset for disabled students. Try it yourself, and share it with your students.
1 comment:
This sounds interesting, Missy. I'll play with hypothetical applications until it is up and running but your point about access for disabled students shows the most immediate promise.
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