Voice Recognition Software
features
- Creates correctly spelt documents
- Play back - listen to your diction
- Read back - computer reads back text
- Add, edit & train words
- Create custom commands - insert blocks of text
- Transcribe recordings from digital recorders
- Use in different applications including DragonPad, Word & email
Which package?
- ‘Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred’ (useful to have one copy of this software in the Learning Support Dept - you can have a number of profiles on the one machine).
- I would also recommend investing in a noise cancelling mic as I didn't find the one it came with in the box very robust!
What does it do?
- Speech recognition software allows the user to create documents and emails with their voice.
- Having spoken words converted to text enables the student to get their ideas down quickly.
- This software is compatible with most applications.
- The student can control the computer using voice commands including browsing the web and sending emails.
Which students might benefit?
- It can be useful for some dyslexic learners who are articulate and express themselves well verbally.
- Good IT skills
- High motivation to use system.
- Students who are already SKILLED at using dictaphones often find it easier to compose text before dictating on Dragon Naturally Speaking.
What are the hardware considerations?
This software is ‘power hungry’ so check you have...
- Enough RAM.
- Suitable headset microphone for you.
For more information on Dragon Naturally speaking visit www.dyslexic.com/speechrec
