Assistive Technology
Let's learn more about the assistive tools for Mac
Dictation Commands
Allows the user to edit text and interact with their computer by speaking to it.
To activate: Dictation
1. Go to "System Preferences"
2. Click "Accessibility"
3. Scroll down to "Dictation"
4. Open "Dictation & Speech Preferences"
5. Turn on Dictation
Implementing in the Classroom
-Students that have not learned how to type on the computer yet can still use the computers and navigate through the internet
-Answering online tests
-Students can use dictation on Microsoft Word to create their own writing pieces
-Dictation commands give students with physical disabilities a way to communicate and demonstrate their knowledge when typing can be a challenge for them
-Teachers can also use this to save time when grading and adding comments to students rubrics or assignments
You can find more Dictation Commands by visiting the following link:
The following is a video demonstrating how the dictation tool works and one way teachers can implement it when grading rubrics:
How to Use Dictation to Text: Easy to Use Mac Tool