Thing 11

This thing was relatively simple. I would consider putting this on speed dial to send messages to myself and my kids (that would freak them out!) through e-mail. I often think of things while driving and recording a message or note would be pretty simple. I could also see some class application for both text to speech or speech to text technology for reluctant readers and writers. Those with both physical limitations and motivational limitations of one kind or another. I found that the Dial2Do site took some exploration to figure out what to do but only about 10 minutes. The SpokenText site was pretty simple to navigate as well and might help students to edit their own writing as the read what they think they wrote not what is on the paper. They would also be motivated to write (or type) more for the novelty of getting to hear their written word. SpeechtoText would be very helpful for those students that find the physical fine motor skills of writing difficult or restrictive. I could see the use of outlining with older students and then have them fill in the text with the spoken word to complete a project using the software to complete the written assignment. Each of these sites had their benefits and feel that this is something that could be used and accommodated pretty easily in the classroom.