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 by Paul Nisbet, with Allan Wilson
Speech recognition has been presented as the latest “panacea” for people with dyslexia and other writing difficulties. Some students have used speech recognition systems successfully for their work and for exams, and the use of this technology has helped them to overcome their difficulties and go on to higher education. However, there have been other students in other schools, who have not found speech recognition useful.
The CALL Centre has published two books, designed to help teachers and parents teach young people with special educational needs to use a speech recognition program. One focuses on the use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, while the other concentrates on IBM ViaVoice.
Speech Recognition in Schools: Using NaturallySpeaking contains information and advice for schools who wish to introduce NaturallySpeaking successfully. It includes background information in question-and-answer format, a tutorial for staff or trainers, and ten student lessons. The student lessons are structured to teach skills at a pace suitable for students with reading or writing difficulties. A CD with extra resources and files for use in the student lessons accompanies the books.
The books were developed and evaluated in conjunction with staff and pupils in secondary schools in Scotland
Speech Recognition in Schools: Using NaturallySpeaking
ISBN 1 898042 22 5
Price £12.00 + £2.00 p+p (UK only - please contact us for overseas rates).
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