The following materials were developed based on clinical experience and knowledge gained through the Speaking to Write project. Materials are no longer being updated. Please note 'date published.'

General Information Resources

TEXT-ONLY	DATE PUBLISHED
The Use of Speech Recognition by Students and in Schools: An Overview	1999	N/A
Student Characteristics to Evaluate when Considering Use of Speech Recognition	1999	char.pdf

 

Discrete Speech & DragonDictate

TEXT-ONLY (some not available in text)	DATE PUBLISHED
Abbreviated Command List and Training Suggestions	1999	cmndlst.pdf
Correction Techniques in DragonDictate and Suggested or Preferred Use	2000	correct.pdf
Dictating Numbers in DragonDictate	2000	numbers.pdf
DragonDictate for Windows Setup for Students: Guidelines	1999	N/A
Exploring the Vocabulary Manager and Adding a New Word in DragonDictate	2000	addword.pdf
How do I? For Trainers using DragonDictate	1999	howdotr.pdf
Moving DragonDictate Voice Files from One Computer to Another	2000	move.pdf
Quick Tips for Using DragonDictate, #2	2000	qtips.pdf
Strategies for Dealing with Microphone/Sound Card Performance Problems when using DragonDictate	2000	strats.pdf
Suggested Enrollment Process in DragonDictate with Trainer Prompts	2000	enroll.pdf
Suggested Training Sequence for DragonDictate	2000	suggest.pdf
Training Guidelines and Strategies for Teachers using DragonDictate	2000	trguide.pdf
Understanding DragonDictate for Windows	1999	N/A
Using Write Outloud for Windows and DragonDictate	2000	writeol.pdf

Continuous Speech & Dragon's NaturallySpeaking

TEXT-ONLY	DATE PUBLISHED
Understanding the Use of Continuous Speech Recognition Software for Writing	1999	N/A

 

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About the Resource Laboratory

Resources contained within the Resource Laboratory include:

• Adaptations to leading speech recognition programs that will make them more accessible to secondary students with physical and/or learning disabilities;
• Tools for educators and parents to help them understand and address the demands of speech recognition for secondary students;
• Revised training protocols and materials that are tailored to the needs of students with disabilities;
• Tools for educators and parents that help them integrate speech recognition technology into meaningful instructional activities across the curriculum.

This Web site was funded from 1997-2001 by the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Contract #HI33G70143. The views expressed within this site do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government. Site hosted by Education Development Center, Inc. ©2000 Education Development Center, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Material on this site is no longer updated. Final update 2/02.