Post #5: Notetaking - Dragon Dictation

The Dragon Dictation app is simple and easy-to-use.  I downloaded it because I thought it would be interesting to see how the interface works.  It's a great tool because it could have a lot of potential uses.  Since it records the speaker's voice and creates text from whatever the person says, it would be perfect for someone who wants to take notes, make lists or do any kind of writing, but can't due to a medical condition or physical disability.  It would also be interesting to record lectures using the app because it could be recorded to share later on - for the lecturer, audience or perhaps someone who wasn't in attendance.  With this app, a person could give a speech in private, bring the device and read off of it in front of the audience.  It would also be a good app to use with students who are working on language, especially English Learner students practicing speech and writing.  The app sometimes misunderstands some words that need to be fixed later, but overall it works fairly well.  It's a simple tool, but it could have many uses, depending on the situation.