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Assistive Technology Center

DSKL 817 Dragon Naturally Speaking

Topics to be covered

  • Dictation - Dragon Pad
  • Changing & Correcting Text
  • Capitalization, Special Characters
  • Making Document Changes
  • Formatting
  • Customizing Dragon
  • Accuracy Center and Command Browser
  • Dragon with Internet Explorer
  • Dragon with Microsoft Word

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Student will configure assistive technology to meet individual needs.
  • Student will use assistive technology to access course materials.
  • Student will demonstrate using assistive technology to access the Internet.
  • Student will demonstrate using assistive technology to access computer applications.

Requirements

  • Class attendance - 20 hours in lab for instruction (60 points)
  • Practice 1-2 hours each week outside of class recommended (10 points)
  • Assignments (16 points)
  • Reading chapters assigned from books in lab and article reprints (14 points)
75 points are required to receive credit. You are encouraged to attend all classes in order to benefit from instruction. If you miss 3 classes, you may be dropped. Before attending class again, you must schedule an appointment with Carolyn to discuss your continuing in the class.

Class materials will be provided.

Class Procedures:

  1. Lecture and demonstration will be given during your scheduled class time. It is very important that you attend all classes. Please schedule your work hours and other appointments accordingly.
  2. If you are unable to attend class, please phone 574-6432 at any time and leave a message. You can make up the work during open lab hours or during another scheduled Dragon class.
  3. In order to become proficient in using the computer, you should spend time outside of your class time practicing what you've learned in class. Computers are available during Open Lab hours.
Computers can be fun but also frustrating. Sometimes computers and printers have problems. Be patient and flexible with the computers and with your learning. Give yourself time to learn. Spend time practicing.

Open Lab Hours


The ATC lab is open for independent work in the afternoons, Monday through Thursday until 3:00, Wednesdays until 7:30 pm. There are morning hours available so check the lab schedule.

The lab is open Friday mornings from 8:00 to 12:00.

Staff


Carolyn Fiori fiori@smccd.edu
Professor, Assistive Computer Technology Specialist
Office: Bldg. 16 Room 151
Phone: 574-6432

Sue Roseberry
Alternate Media Service Provider
Office: Bldg. 16 Room 151
Phone: 574-6698