McLuhan’s+Tetrad

The technology I chose for my McLuhan's Tetrade was the following: Speech Recognition Software “Dragon Naturally Speaking” Allows a computer device to recognize voice || Retrieve/Rekindle Dictation machines || New more advanced software || Obsolete Keyboards Touch Screens || Speech Recognition Software can have an impact on teaching and learning in my classroom in several ways. First, of students would be able to type much faster. The would be able to control a computer using voice. For example they can have command the computer to go to a certain web page using explorer. The software will not replace wordprocesser however. Students will still need word process skills to give the correct commands. Also, students will have to be trained to speak clearly and correctly.
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Teri Page

Teri, Speech Recognition Software is a new technology for me. As an art teacher, I imagine that I could use this type of technology when my students are creating an art work. The students can give the computer a command for let's say an image of a MONET Painting so that they can compare their artwork to a Master's work. This could improve their work and not tamper with the flow of their creativity.

Diane Liebl

Teri,

I actually own this software and it is very helpful for students who have difficulty typing on the computer, which could work great with students with disablities. However, it does a few problems because it improperly reads your voice sometimes causing an error on the typing. Once the students learn how to use the program however it can be helpful in the classroom.

Arianna

Arianna,

You are correct there are a few problems with the software. However, I think that it also helps students with their speech. They have to learn to speak clearly.

Teri