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>Subject: RE: #9021 Speech recognition
>Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:47:22 -0700
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>From: "Sarah Withee" <[log in to unmask]>
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I use Dragon NaturallySpeaking in its English-language incarnation to do
most of my e-mail and word processing. I don't know that I would
recommend it as a language learning tool. It requires a fair amount of
training, and even after several months of using it, it still makes
mistakes in translating what I say into text. That means if somebody is
using it every once in awhile, they aren't likely to get very good
results. Additionally, if you're someone who's accustomed to typing,
learning how to dictate is quite an adjustment - you have to get used to
pronouncing your punctuation marks, and also learn how to select text with
your voice to make corrections if Dragon transcribes something incorrectly
(and get used to the fact that certain words like "select" are interpreted
as commands and won't be transcribed as text unless you dictate them
exactly right.)
That said, it's something that might be of use for students in an advanced
language class who already have pretty good pronunciation in the target
language and patience to learn how to work with the dictation software.
Sarah Withee
Academic Technology Specialist for the Humanities
Colorado College
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Subject: #9021 Speech recognition
Greetings!
I have two different, but related, questions:
1. We are thinking of acquiring a Speech Recognition software such as
Dragon Naturally Speaking. Has anyone experimented with it? Pros and Cons?
2. We are looking to acquire a machine for transcription (with foot
controls), and one that works with digital files (not cassette-tapes). Has
anyone found a good, digital, one that they are satisfied with?
Thanks for your input!
And Happy Holidays!
Sangeetha
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