Request for voice-to-text authoring tool in Canvas pages

Status: Archived Submitted by on ‎03-05-2020 08:55 AM
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The voice recognition to text  tool in speed grader is fantastic and speeds up my feedback on assignments considerably. Any option to use the tool when I am writing content on canvas pages?- it would be a great help and speed up the process.

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kryskeenie
Community Novice
‎04-14-2020 05:41 PM

This option would allow for students who have difficulty processing the written word to have the option of having it spoken to them. Creating an equitable platform for all learners.

sneedj
Community Novice
‎04-27-2020 02:26 PM

 My understanding of the request is that it would allow faculty to use speech to text software to dictate essays, comments, and other content directly into Canvas pages, quizzes, etc.  Faculty with reasonable accommodation needs related to carpal tunnel and tendinitis can go hands free.

ReneeBeee
Community Member
‎02-24-2021 11:37 AM

I agree with these comments, particularly, "voice recognition to text  tool in speed grader is fantastic and speeds up my feedback…" Integrating voice-to text across the entire Canvas platform would make for a more consistent and user-friendly UI/UX. I am seeing the value this integration would provide on a new level. I am an instructor with temporary nerve damage and am unable to type with my left hand. When students start a conversation I have to reply one handed. This has really slowed my class progress. If the voice-to-text authoring tool were integrated throughout this would be a non-issue. The above comment addresses a similar situation. 

ReneeBeee
Community Member
‎02-24-2021 02:58 PM

Following up on my previous comment, I work with a number of students with disabilities each semester. The inability to use a keyboard is not uncommon. Integrating voice-to text across the entire Canvas platform would provide important accommodations to students as well.

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Instructure
Instructure
‎04-13-2023 03:36 PM
Status changed to: Archived
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