[Moderator's note. The best--almost the only--software anymore, for PC
users anyway, is Dragon Naturally Speaking, and for use with students with
LD or similar issues I would get the Preferred edition. Bob]
Bob, thank you for the advice and the encouragement. I will be shopping
around for a program and would like to know if there is one that is more
appropriate for grades 6-8 students?
Marianna
"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior
teacher
demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."(William Arthur Ward)
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[Moderator's note: Hello, Marianna. I'm not sure I detect a question in
your posting, but I will offer encouragement and a bit of advice. Speech
recognition (SR) is a great tool for students in the middle grades who
struggle with writing, but it is critical that you start off correctly.
For starters, learn to use it yourself so you can apply a critical eye to
the pluses and minuses of the technology. Then begin with one eager,
technology-savvy student, and help them learn to use it. Have them begin
practicing with simple dictation, nothing cognitively taxing or complex,
and build up. Good luck. Bob Follansbee]
Hello, I am new to the list.
My name is Marianna Kiva; I am a resource/special needs teacher in a
middle
years school. I happened to came across the list in my search of
information
regarding voice recognition programs and their uses with special needs
students. I enjoy introducing computer programs into my student's
educational outlines and watch them be successful. I hold degrees in B.A,
B.ED, Teacher Master in Second Language Acquisition (curriculum design),
finishing PBDE degree in Sp.Ed, and beginning my Master Program soon.I
love
painting ,listening to music, reading and gardening.
Marianna Kiva
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