WordQ is assistive technology software that helps students write by predicting their next word as they type. SpeakQ is a plug-in for WordQ that adds speech recognition. Sometimes students get stuck trying to spell a word because they are so wrong that they can’t find the word in the dictionary, and assistive technology can’t predict […]
Should Students Use a Pseudonym or Their Real Name When Working Online in the Classroom
Imagine a world where people don’t judge you based on your race, your gender, the way you look, or the clothes you wear. Instead, you’re judged based on the quality of your ideas and how well you’ve expressed them. That’s one of the potential benefits in having your students use an anonymous pseudonym when writing […]
How Fast Can You Take Notes? Comparing Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 with Six Other Note Taking Strategies.
How fast can you take notes? Jump to the comparison chart. Let’s face it – the world is changing and technology in the classroom is giving students and teachers more options to get their ideas out of their heads and down onto paper. Students take notes, teachers present information, and professors give lectures, but chances […]
Pros and Cons of Teaching with a Class of Laptops
Two years ago, we dreamed about getting a class set of laptops. Right now, we have access to a mobile laptop cart and our school has pretty good Wi-Fi in the building. What next? We love having laptops in the classroom But sometimes, a class of laptops can be a huge headache. and so, we’re […]
How accurate is Dragon Naturally Speaking 11? Here are some results.
We recently bought Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Premium. It’s hard not to got sucked in by their marketing. Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 claims on their box that you can just say words and watch them appear “three times faster than typing — with up to 99% recognition accuracy right out of the box.” This caught our attention […]