Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j06G3Xb00577; Thu, 6 Jan 2005 11:03:33 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 11:03:33 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050106105849.00bd18b8@mail.psnyc.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Mariann Fedele <mariannf@lacnyc.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3387] Technology and Language X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Light Version 3.0.6 (32) Status: O Content-Length: 1505 Lines: 38 Hello list members and happy new year, Last night on PBS the documentary "Do you Speak American?" aired. It is an exploration of American English. Part of that feature was on the relationship between technology and language. In particular a focus was on Spoken Language Systems (SLS) technology that uses spoken language as the interface between user annd computer. The technologies in the documentary were cutting edge and education applications were not discussed. However, there are some voice recognition technologies being used in the adult literacy setting. IBM, for one, is piloting software called Reading Recognition that uses voice recognition technology. Students read text on the screen and the software can recognize what the students have read and offers support and correction (highlights words misread, pronounces them, and puts them back in a sentence for the student to re-read). Is anyone on the list familiar with or using voice recognition or other language based technologies with students? How are you using it and how do students respond? What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of the software you use? For more infomation about the documentary and SLS technology go to: http://www.pbs.org/speak/ahead/technology/ Regards, Mariann Mariann Fedele Coordinator of Professional Development, Literacy Assistance Center Moderator, NIFL Technology and Literacy Discussion List 32 Broadway 10th Floor New York, New York 10004 212-803-3325 mariannf@lacnyc.org www.lacnyc.org
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