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S top typing s tart talking Presenters: Ms. Yasmin Khan Ms. Ayesha Kanwal E-Learning Committee Applied Linguistics. I ntroduction. A very Useful E-Learning Tool for Teachers, Researchers, and Students. I ntroduction.
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Stop typing start talking Presenters: Ms.Yasmin Khan Ms. Ayesha Kanwal E-Learning Committee Applied Linguistics
Introduction A very Useful E-Learning Tool for Teachers, Researchers, and Students
Introduction • Dragon Naturally Speaking is an amazing voice recognition tool that lets you control the computer with your voice open and close apps, browse the web, view files, and dictate texts in any application. Voice Recognition Technology
Speak your Mind! Why do We need this Tool ?
Speak your Mind! The Tasks I Need Dragon for:
Usage • Many teaching and learning functions such as; assignments, quizzes, proposals, letters, documents, articles for publication, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations and the list go on.
Usage • Daily YUC emails • Course specification and pacing schedule • Articles for AL newsletter
Usage • Projects and Research Paper Writing.
A new interactive tutorial in Dragon 12 guides you through fun exercises that demonstrate best practices for dictating, editing and formatting so that you can get up and running quickly. Features
Dragon 12 enhances the experience of using your voice with two of the most popular web-based email applications — Gmail and Hotmail. Features
Dragon 12 menu options make it easy to find detailed information when you need it. From the Dragon Bar’s Help menu to the Sidebar, "Give me help" gets you help anytime. Features
Review your words by listening to a new, natural text to speech voice from Nuance in Dragon 12. Text to speech capabilities within Dragon deliver a synthesized voice that can read out loud text you designate. Features
Dragon 12’s new Smart Format Rules allow Dragon to adapt by detecting your format corrections– abbreviations, numbers, and more — so your dictated text looks the way you want it to every time. • . Features
Use a Nuance-approved digital voice recorder or compatible iOS device with free Dragon Recorder app to record thoughts for later transcription to your PC. Features
Features Dragon’s time-saving voice commands consolidate multiple mouse clicks and keystrokes into a direct voice command. With version 12, you can quickly and easily post to Facebook or Twitter at any time – no matter what application is currently active on the screen.
Features Dragon makes it easy to surf the Web hands-free by delivering the ability to click links by voice, dictate web addresses, scroll pages and more. You can even navigate radio buttons and drop-down menus by voice.
References Installation andUserGuide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIYRww2OsuY Dragon Quick Reference Card More resources on the session page on the e-learning wiki here: http://yuc-2012.wikispaces.com/Session+6