Tag Archives: speech recognition
Voice Based ICT Software and Resources
Posted in Tools & Resources, Web links
Gerry Kennedy August 14, 2012
Gerry Kennedy August 14, 2012
There are many options in accessing MS Windows and MAC OS computers with voice. Either voice recognition (speaking into a microphone) or text to speech (voice output) need to be carefully researched and scrutinised. Some relevant resources are listed in this document with hyperlinks to the web sites where software can be downloaded as freeware, Open source or …
Dragon Dictate/NaturallySpeaking Professional Educational 250 Seat Licence – Limited time offer!
Posted in Latest News
Barbara Landsberg June 28, 2012
Barbara Landsberg June 28, 2012
If you are using Dragon speech recognition software on Windows and/or Mac computers for students at your school, university, TAFE or Polytechnic campuses, this exciting offer should be of interest to you! 250 licences on any one campus are now available for just $1600 (plus GST). With the cost of a single user of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional …
How to activate and use Voice Dictation via the iPad and iPhone onscreen keyboard
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies, Techniques & Tips
Greg O'Connor April 3, 2012
Greg O'Connor April 3, 2012
The onscreen keyboard on the iPhone 4S and iPad (3rd Generation) has a new feature, Voice Dictation. This will provide speech recognition capabilities integrated right there via the keyboard. To activate this feature open the Settings app on the iPad or iPhone, select “General’, then select “Keyboards”. Here is a screen shot from the iPad. The “Dictation” option …
Speech Recognition Software – An Assistive Technology Solution for the Classroom
Posted in Tools & Resources, Web links
Greg O'Connor February 27, 2011
Greg O'Connor February 27, 2011
Speech recognition software enables a student to turn their speech into text, and to operate their computer using voice commands, e.g., create documents, send email, control applications and navigate the Web. Examples of speech recognition software are Dragon NaturallySpeaking for Windows, http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/product/dragon-naturallyspeaking, and Dragon Dictate for Mac, http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/product/dragon-dictate. For students who struggle with the writing process because of …
