My experience is that students will not use this technology in public spaces, even if screened the technology usually invites an audience to the embarrassment of the users.
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Lynnette Easterbrook
Sent: 27 September 2004 15:06
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Subject: using dictation software in public spaces
I wonder if anyone can give me the benefit of their experience with this one?
We are looking at installing Dragon Naturally Speaking or similar voice activated software in our public access computers, for the benefit of students who may have RSI related problems, dyslexia, or any other conditions where this facility would be useful.
Clearly we are concerned that students will have as much privacy as possible, and be able to keep noise levels to a minimum to avoid inconveniencing others who will be using PCs in the same room.; space, as always, is at a premium, and it would be difficult to find a separate room in which to install this equipment.
Has anyone encountered similar diffculties and can recommend any measures we could take? Are there , for example, some acoustic screens or baffles that you know of that we could install?
Any helpful suggestions gratefully received!
Lynnette Easterbrook
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