computerdisc-l: Speech and Handwriting Recognition in Mississippi

["Sherry Franklin" <SFranklin@mde.k12.ms.us>]

I have been asked to give an update on speech and handwriting recognition that is being utilized in our state.

If you are currently using this technology, please take a minute to respond to the questions below on or before Friday, February 21.

Also, if you have attended training/workshop presentation related to speech/handwriting recognition, please provide feedback as to inclusion of this technology in your program area on or before Friday, February 21.

1.  Are you teaching speech/handwriting recognition as part of your course?  If yes, which course (please include % of course content or approximate number of hours)?

2.  What software are you using to teach speech/handwriting recognition?  Please rate the effectiveness of the software package being used.

3.  What textbooks are you using to teach speech/handwriting recognition?  Please rate the effectiveness of the textbook being used.

4.  Would you recommend speech/handwriting recognition be included in your curriculum framework?  If yes, where and why?

Feel free to provide any comments or suggestions on speech/handwriting recognition.

Your reply will be greatly appreciate.

Thanks,

Sherry

Sherry Franklin, Program Coordinator
Business and Computer Technology
Mississippi Department of Education
Office of Vocational and Technical Education
Bureau of Instructional Development
359 North West Street
P. O. Box 771, Suite 238
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
Telephone:  601.359.3478 
Fax:  601.359.6619
sfranklin@mde.k12.ms.us