On 26 Sep 2002 at 10:51, David Pollak wrote:
> My question is: are many colleagues recommending the Microsoft
> dictation software to dyslexic (and other) students?
Personally I would hope that no one is recommending or relying on
Microsoft dictation as the dictionary it uses is US English, most of all
for dyslexic students. As far as I am aware Microsoft have not been
planning to bring out a UK version (of course this could now be wrong).
I prefer using Dragon Naturally Speaking preferred 6 than what is
supplied with office. Its the small things generally like saying full stop
rather than period. Having a UK version to me makes a big difference.
having used Microsoft dictation, IBM ViaVoice (Mac and PC) and
Dragon, I still prefer Dragon for its ease of correction and use.
The only come back I have have had is form a dyslexic student who
tried to use it on her own. The assessor had discounted the use of
voice input in her case due to her poor reading skills and other dyslexia
related problems. The student was having problems with the spelling
and punctuation and that it didn't do what she wanted.
Personally I'll wait for the next version of Microsoft dictation and that it
will be a bit more UK and user friendly.
Graham Rice, Technician
Computer Centre for People with Disabilities
University of Westminster
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