Dragon Voice Activated Software: Increase Productivity and Reduce RSI Prerequisites
Wed 7 Nov 2012
Description
Talk, don't type: reduce RSI and increase work productivity by dictating text and controlling your PC by voice. This course, which is of particular benefit to users wishing to prevent or reduce the impact of RSI, gives an introduction to Nuance's Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice activated software. At the end of the course, the student will be able to control his/her PC and produce notes and documents by voice.
Prerequisites
Competence in the use of Microsoft Windows and some experience with Office applications.
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 7 Nov 2012 09:30 - 12:30 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Titan Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site | S. MacRae |
Topics covered
- How to speak to your PC and dictate text
- Controlling the microphone
- Controlling the Windows desktop by voice
- Starting and Controlling applications
- Correcting Errors
- Editing and Navigating documents
- How to improve accuracy
- Building custom vocabularies
- Write simple macros
- Browsing the web by voice.
Format
Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
System requirements
Dragon Naturally Speaking v.8 on PWF Windows
Notes
- This course was formerly called "Talk Don't Type! Dictate to you PC with Dragon NaturallySpeaking".
- A self-teach video guide on CD is available, and one-to-one sessions can also be arranged.
Duration
One half day session
Theme
Assistive Technology
Booking / availability