This type of software allows users to speak into a computer via microphone and have their words dictated. The uniqueness of this type of technology is that it avoids use of the keyboard altogether. This is an ideal AT for students who have very limited or no use of their arms and hands.
However, it should be pointed out that this type of application does involve a little more work on behalf of the students. For example, when students write using this AT they need to; speak any punctuation used; check their words on the computer monitor for accuracy; make corrections to any mistakes; all while keeping focused on their next sentence.
It does seem to be harder than I had initially thought.
From the research that I conducted, the Dragon Naturally Speaking software seems to be the most widely used and heralded program out today.
Take a look at how it works.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking demo
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