One of the most valuable pieces of information I learned started at the very outset of this module when Instructor Tom Reuss said in his introductory video that even if you failed at using ASR in the past, you would be well advised to make another attempt. Given the fact that advances in technology occur rather quickly, whatever problems ailed you during your previous attempt at ASR may no longer exist. Automatic Speech Recognition has too much potential for students to be given up on so easily.
I also learned that ASR benefits a rather wide range of students, including those with physical and mechanical struggles as well as students who don't have these disabilities who are concerned with increasing typing speed and accuracy.
Even students with speech difficulties are encouraged to try ASR, as mentioned previously, technological limitations that exist today can be gone tomorrow. ASR software is updated in such an inconsistent matter that it would be wise for teachers to check in again from time to time to see if the problem remains.
I have seen ASR in action and I cannot see wanting or needing to avoid this AT for my students benefit.
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