Below is a list of educational support technologies that are built into various operating systems, as well as educational support technologies offered through free apps. While this list is not exhaustive, it is a great place to start if you are looking to become more familiar with speech-to-text, text-to-speech, voice recording apps and notetaking software options.
There are links to tutorial videos for each type of technology listed below.
Links for Built In Assistive Technology
Allows spoken words to be converted automatically into written text.
Microsoft Dictate - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csYXDIu2O50
Google Docs Voice Type - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIz9UWi5z4w
MacOS Voice Control - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSQ6A6D7OaUMacOS Voice Control
Apple Dictation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jZaMtUU1Og
Allows written text to be converted into spoken language.
Microsoft Read Aloud - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xekQwDZWWQ\
MacOS- Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiZzm24uSsE
Read Naturally - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYdjx6XvcwA
Allows spoken text to be recorded and replayed.
*Please Note - South Dakota State University has a recording policy (Policy 2:16). Please approve the use of this technology with your professor before using.
Easy Voice Recorder - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y_cwFx2fY4
Allows user to take notes, record and insert images.
*Please note - South Dakota State University has a recording policy (Policy 2:16). Please approve the use of this technology with your professor before using.
Microsoft OneNote- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjnQ937cg8g