The software,Dragon NaturallySpeaking, is one of the greatest aids to teachers to finish their daily works. However, I am not sure it is also good for students. Here are some methods teachers, including me, may find this software helpful.Firstly, the most important purpose of this software is to help people create documents by voice. This software works with the applications users already have.Dictate directly into Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook Express and most other Microsoft Office applications running on Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Vista. This software also supports popular programs such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and AOL. Teachers can utilize this software while preparing handouts for students. Dictating using this software is about three times faster than typing. Teachers may save substantial amount of time using this software.
However, for students, this software might not be that useful. Nowadays, students type most of their essays and assignments instead of writing on paper. Software students use, like word or keynote, has auto-correction functions. If the students made a mistake, the software will catch that and correct it without the students even noticing. Therefore, the spelling level of students becomes worse with time. Take students in China as an example, since they have so much chance to type their essay with computers, there is mot much practices of writing characters on paper any more. Hence, the handwriting of most students has decreased, and more importantly, students may know how to pronounce some words while not sure about the strokes. Also, this software is not for free, therefore, for students don't have that simple access to it.
However, for students, this software might not be that useful. Nowadays, students type most of their essays and assignments instead of writing on paper. Software students use, like word or keynote, has auto-correction functions. If the students made a mistake, the software will catch that and correct it without the students even noticing. Therefore, the spelling level of students becomes worse with time. Take students in China as an example, since they have so much chance to type their essay with computers, there is mot much practices of writing characters on paper any more. Hence, the handwriting of most students has decreased, and more importantly, students may know how to pronounce some words while not sure about the strokes. Also, this software is not for free, therefore, for students don't have that simple access to it.
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