Speech Recognition Resources

Speech Recognition Tools

Using Speech Recognition with Chrome and Chromebooks

Did you or your students know that they can turn on speech recognition for almost any text field when using Chromebooks? No special AT software or subscriptions required! Look over the step by step directions within the link below. Most users will see increased accuracy when they use a dedicated external microphone and are taught the basics of organizing thoughts, speaking punctuation and immediately editing after transcribing.
Read directions @ speech recognition Detailed video directions @ Chromebook video

Using Speech Recognition with Windows

You can use the speech-to-text feature on Windows to dictate text in any window, document, or field that you could ordinarily type in. To get started with speech-to-text, you need to enable your microphone and turn on speech recognition in "Settings."Once enabled, you can press Win + H to open the speech recognition control and start dictating.
Detailed directions along with common voice commands

Quick Intro

This 20 minute video was created for DoDEA parents during the COVID-19 lockdown, but can also be a great introduction for teachers who need a fast overview of how to teach speech recognition to a student.

Full Webinar

This is the 50 minute webinar that accompanies the Speech Recognition as AT for Writing Guide linked below. The Speech Recognition Guide is well written and can be used without watching the video, but if you want a more in-depth look at how the guide can be used with students, take time to watch.

Teacher and Student Resources

Access this one stop shop for all the speech recognition resources you need to get started. Here you will find the: Speech Recognition as AT for Writing Guide (short and full version), Voice Typing Commands, Editing Checklists, Ready to Use Speech Recognition Lesson Plans, Graphic Organizers, Scribe Protocols for the DCAS, and more!

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