Support information gathering and sharing
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Using digital technologies’
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Take photos
Take photos
Learners can use the camera on their device to capture evidence of learning and information on whiteboards and classroom walls.
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Source: Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
Enable voice typing
Enable voice typing
Speech-to-text shifts the focus from the physical act of writing to expressing thoughts.
Speech-to-text is sometimes called dictation, voice-to-text, or speech recognition technology.
Tips for using speech-to-text
- When dictating, learners need to speak clearly and pronounce words correctly.
- Try using a headset with a built-in microphone to achieve the highest level of word accuracy.
- While dictating, learners will need to say the punctuation too. For example, they may need to say “full stop” or “question mark” at the end of a sentence.
- Learners will still need to plan, organise, and structure their thoughts into coherent phrases and sentences.
- In general, dictation is more accurate if you say whole phrases and sentences, not just individual words.
Use voice technology
Use voice technology
Voice technology tools offer learners alternative ways to gather information and share it with others.
Voice-memo technology uses the built-in microphone on a device.
Voice memos can be used to:
- record instructions, key ideas, or explanations
- record memos to self, for example, reminders, brainstorms, and lists
- read work aloud and check for errors or fluency
- share ideas with others.
Virtual assistants such as Siri can be used to:
- access information
- check work, for example, spelling, maths, or facts
- ask questions.
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Utilise video
Utilise video
Using video enables learners to:
- share their learning in different ways
- capture learning to revisit key concepts
- learn at their own pace, for example, through pause, fast-forward, or rewind.
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Offer graphic organisers
Offer graphic organisers
Support learners to organise their thoughts and complete multi-stage tasks.
Graphic organisers provide learners with a framework to:
- think and plan strategically
- collect and compare information
- break down information into manageable chunks.
Common online organisers include:
Useful resources
Useful resources
Just say it: Voice recognition for empowering student and educator learning
Read time: 17 min
A sabbatical report investigating the latest voice recognition software in educational contexts.
Publisher: Educational Leaders
Download PDF
How to use voice typing in Google Docs
Read time: 3 min
An article explaining how to enable and use voice typing in Google Docs.
Publisher: How-To-Geek
ADHD and dyslexia strategies: How to turn on Text to Speech on your mobile device
A short video explaining how to use text-to-speech on a mobile device.
Publisher: Understood
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