Thanks for this Irene



Unfortunately I can't join you but if I did the thing I'd be showing at the table demos is the inbuilt VoiceTyping in GoogleDocs.



Go to Tools>Voice typing then plug in your microphone and start speaking. I can't guarantee results for strong accents but I've found it works pretty well for me. 



Another Voice Recognition gem is VoiceNote II browser plug in for Google Chrome.



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-----Original Message-----

From: Assistive Technology interest group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of PURCELL Irene

Sent: 02 December 2015 13:10

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Subject: Re: Launch of the AT Network - Update



Hi Claire,



I've attached a document I made of free or inbuilt software which could be useful. I haven't revised this for some time but I thought people might find it useful,



Best wishes



Irene





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-----Original Message-----

From: Assistive Technology interest group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Claire Guthrie

Sent: 02 December 2015 12:56

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Subject: Launch of the AT Network - Update



The first face to face meeting of the Assistive Technology Network will take place on the Thursday 10 Dec 2015 at College Development Network, Stirling. The Network is a joint venture between City of Glasgow College, CDN, Jisc and -most importantly- practitioners, gathering together to share knowledge and expertise on assistive technology solutions for learners. 



We’d like the first session to be fun, collaborative and informative so we are inviting those attending to reflect on a hi-tech or lo-tech AT solution which has helped make a difference or solve a problem and to share this with us on the day. Examples could be something as simple as making word documents speak or increasing the line spacing to make information easier to read. You can deliver/share informally at your table or take the floor. 



Useful links:



Making Word documents speak: http://www.learningapps.co.uk/moodle/xertetoolkits/play.php?template_id=1324



Increasing the line spacing to make information easier to read: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtXQfD2Spn0&index=1&list=PLbNDV-nUo3VzfFbsAAgKBzHaNbwyik_hA



If you are attending, please also bring along your own mobile device and earphones if you can.



We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone on the day. Please book directly through College Development Network if interested.





Kind regards,

 

Claire Guthrie



Senior Lecturer- Learning Support



City of Glasgow College



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