2. A VERY USEFUL E-LEARNING TOOL FOR TEACHERS, RESEARCHERS, AND STUDENTS

3. Dragon Naturally Speaking is an amazing voice recognition tool that lets you control the computer with your voice open and close apps, browse the web, view files, and dictate texts in any application. Voice Recognition Technology

5. It would save me much time, effort and stress Projects where I can save time by dictating into a digital voice recorder instead of using my slow fingers for typing on a keyboard for data or text entry into a computer One of the most important and valuable time-saving components of my life It has freed me up to the specialized and challenging intellectual work when I am the most alert, inspired and when both left and right parts of my brain are the most- active and integrated.

7. Many teaching and learning functions such as; assignments, quizzes, proposals, letters, documents, articles for publication, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations and the list go on.

8. Daily YUC emails Course specification and pacing schedule Articles for AL newsletter

9. Projects and Research Paper Writing.

11. Interactive Tutorial A new interactive tutorial in Dragon 12 guides you through fun exercises that demonstrate best practices for dictating, editing and formatting so that you can get up and running quickly.

12. Using Gmail & Hotmail Dragon 12 enhances the experience of using your voice with two of the most popular web-based email applications — Gmail and Hotmail.

13. Menu Options Dragon 12 menu options make it easy to find detailed information when you need it. From the Dragon Bar’s Help menu to the Sidebar, "Give me help" gets you help anytime.

14. Read That Review your words by listening to a new, natural text to speech voice from Nuance in Dragon 12. Text to speech capabilities within Dragon deliver a synthesized voice that can read out loud text you designate.

15. Smart Format Rules Dragon 12’s new Smart Format Rules allow Dragon to adapt by detecting your format corrections– abbreviations, numbers, and more — so your dictated text looks the way you want it to every time..

16. Transcribe Your Recording Use a Nuance-approved digital voice recorder or compatible iOS device with free Dragon Recorder app to record thoughts for later transcription to your PC.

17. Using Facebook & Twitter Dragon’s time-saving voice commands consolidate multiple mouse clicks and keystrokes into a direct voice command. With version 12, you can quickly and easily post to Facebook or Twitter at any time – no matter what application is currently active on the screen.

18. Searching the Web Dragon makes it easy to surf the Web hands-free by delivering the ability to click links by voice, dictate web addresses, scroll pages and more. You can even navigate radio buttons and drop-down menus by voice.

19. up to 99% accuracy Automatic formatting of Dragon Edition citations Importing and sharing of custom word lists More Natural Text-to- Speech

20. Advanced Personal Administration Wideband Bluetooth Support No Wires Necessary – Enhanced Wideband Bluetooth and Dragon Remote Microphone App for Android Improve Wireless Options for Dragon. Remote Desktop Connection

22. Installation and User Guide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIYRww2OsuY Dragon Quick Reference Card References More resources on the session page on the e-learning wiki here: http://yuc-2012.wikispaces.com/Session+6