This is the transcript of the "Google - Dictation" video.
Speaker 1:
Welcome to our tutorial on how to use Google's voice typing feature to support learners in the classroom. In this video, we'll explore how this powerful tool can enhance accessibility, facilitate note-taking and promote inclusivity in your teaching practise. Let's dive in.
To access Google's voice typing feature, you'll need a device with a microphone and an internet connection. First, open your browser and navigate to Google Docs via the portal. This is the same process for your students. Once you're in a Google Doc of your choice, simply click on tools in the top menu and then select voice typing from the dropdown menu. You can also use the keyboard shortcut, control, shift, S.
Google's voice typing feature supports multiple languages and dialects, making it accessible to diverse learners. Just click the little down arrow and set the appropriate language and or dialect for you and or your students.
Click on the microphone icon to start voice typing. You may need to grant permission for Google Docs to access your microphone. I would recommend clicking the allow on every visit for ease of use in the future. You will see the microphone turn red and even a small red circle on the tab above to indicate its recording.
Welcome to another Google tutorial. I hope you find this particular video helpful when supporting all learners in your classroom.
Make sure to click the microphone icon or use the keyboard shortcut to turn off this feature at the end of your voice typing. You will need to show your students how to do this also.
As you can see, Google Docs transcribes your speech into text with impressive accuracy. This can be incredibly helpful for learners who may find traditional note-taking, brainstorming of ideas, or general typing challenging. Additionally, Google Docs allows you to edit and revise your transcribed text, just like any other document. This means learners can easily correct errors or make changes as needed.
Simply click the microphone icon again. Perhaps I make a mistake, I can say, delete the last word, and the last word is now deleted.
Now let's explore how Google's voice typing feature in Google Slides can be used to create more engaging and accessible presentations. To access the voice typing feature in Google Slides, simply click on Tools in the top menu then select Dictate speaker notes from the dropdown menu. Or you can use the shortcut control, shift, S again. Similar to Google Docs, click on the microphone icon to start voice typing. And again, you may need to grant permission for Google Slides to access your microphone. Don't forget to choose the applicable language and or dialect.
Introduce the book, the author and give a background on why I chose it. Mention why this text was important to me.
As you can see, Google Slides transcribes your speech to text, allowing you to create speaker notes for your presentation effortlessly.
Using voice typing and Google Slides can help you create more accessible presentations for your learners. You can provide detailed speaker notes making your content more comprehensible for students with diverse learning needs. Additionally, voice typing can save you time and effort during the presentation creation process, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging content to your students. Like in Google Docs, you can easily edit and revise your transcribed text in Google Slides. Once you've added your speaker notes, you can present your slides as usual. Your transcribed speaker notes will be displayed in the presenter view, providing you with valuable support as you deliver your presentations or as your students do so.
There you have it. Google's voice typing feature is a versatile tool that can support learners of all abilities in the classroom. Thank you for watching, and stay tuned for more Google tutorials.
[End of transcript]