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Speech to Text (Dictation) enables students to speak their thoughts. This is especially important while they are developing their typing skills and can bridge the gap until they achieve automaticity with their typing. Dictation is built into the iPad.Resources
- Tips for using Speech to Text (Dictation) - This document gives an overview for students to reference when using dictation.
- iPad Dictation Commands - Learn more about commands to use when using speech-to-text (eg. new line, question mark, etc.)
- Mac Dictation Commands
- Google Voice Typing
- Think-It Labels - Print these off and stick them on a student's iPad to remind them of the four steps when using dictation.
Instructions
To Enable:
- Go to Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Enable Dictation
To Use:
- While in a text box, double-click the "Ctrl" button or tap the microphone button on the virtual keypad.
- Use the 4-Step strategy outlined in the Tips for using Speech to Text (Dictation) guide.
To disable:
- Go to Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Enable Dictation
Troubleshooting
- Dictation does not work very well with Google Docs in Safari. Students will have more success using it with the Google Doc App.
Videos
Set up Speech to Text (Dictation) on an iPad
Using Speech to Text (Dictation) on an iPad
Using Speech to Text (Dictation) with Google Meet
Using Speech to Text (Dictation) with Google Classroom and the Google Doc app
Using Speech to Text (Dictation) with the Notes app
- Tips for using Speech to Text (Dictation) - This document gives an overview for students to reference when using dictation.
