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Date sent: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 16:00:35 +0100 From: Burns Ray <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Send reply to: [log in to unmask] > Hi Everyone my name is Ray. I am a Student teacher in IT and I am > composing a report on the use of IT with Dyslexia. My heading and area is > : > > "Can speech software help in the tuition of pupils with Dyslexia?" > > I am looking at the Advantages + Disadvantages for the user. The learning > aspects of the software EG. Does it help the user to understand and to > advance in education. If anyone has any view, experiences or useful > internet links and possible reviews they could guide me to please drop me > a line. Every little helps. > > Thanks Very Much TTFN Ray. Hello Ray There's a lot happening, research-wise, in this field at the moment. There was a series of articles on Voice Recognition (VR) in the Dyslexia Journal (July, I think). At UCW, we are launching a 12-month research project to investigate its value to both staff and students, disabled and non- disabled. There has been stuff posted recently to Disforum and Dyslexia forum relating to the Somerset Talking Computers Project. Have a look in the archives. You might wish to join voicerec-forum also at: http://www.mailbase.ac.uk/lists/voicerec-forum/ There are also a few links on the welcome page (you don't need to join to read these). Also check out: http://www.disinhe.ac.uk/project/studies/chart.asp The studies listed have an inevitable HE focus, but could be worth monitoring as researchers post interim and final reports. The focus of your investigation sounds interesting - looking at the 'knock-on' benefits could be most valuable, particularly in the case of dyslexic users. Regards Peter J Hill Learning Support Tutor Equal Opportunities Centre Woodbury 3 University College Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ Tel: 01905 855413 Email: [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%