Speech Recognition

If you have been using your iPhone microphone to recognise your voice instead of tapping it out on the screen then you will easily make the transition to google's latest voice recognition tool.  It's a free "add on"  https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/speech-recognition/idmniglhlcjfkhncgbiiecmianekpheh?utm_source=permalink

It's worth having a look at.  There are the usual obvious issues with accents and clear annunciations however at first glance this could be a useful tool.

I had the privilege of working with our Year 6 students in understanding the concept of cloud technology and using Google Docs.  This generation are quick learners.

Most of these students have access to a device at home.  The class devices need to be co-ordinated. About a third of the current class has had experience in using google docs in their class last year.  I believe it will be educating the teacher in how best to use google docs which will be the greatest challenge.  Some initial discussions have been around producing a final copy that will be printed using google docs.  Year 6 students need to have evidence in their written work which shows their self-corrections as well as implement feedback given by their teacher.