MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Speech Recogntion (SR)

Course: BPC123

First Term: 2009 Spring

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Basic installation, training, and use of commands and methods associated with speech recognition systems

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the characteristics of speech recognition (SR) software applications. (I) 2. Describe SR system requirements. (I) 3. Install and train the speech recognition application. (II) 4. Use SR in voice command and dictation modes when applicable. (III) 5. Enter, save, and print documents using SR. (III) 6. Correct errors and edit existing documents. (IV) 7. Train speech errors. (V) 8. Integrate SR and keyboard. (IV) 9. Evaluate speed and accuracy. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Activation of Speech Recognition (SR) A. SR environment and uses B. Display language bar when applicable C. Microphone set-up D. Create profile II. Work with User Profile A. Select created profile B. Read training materials C. Re-adjust microphone settings III. Voice Create Word Documents A. Speak voice commands B. Speak words clearly C. Switch between voice command and dictation modes when applicable D. Clear screen with voice E. Speak line and paragraph commands F. Speak punctuation G. Speak navigation within document H. Voice-save documents I. Voice-print documents IV. Correct Speech Errors A. Read additional training materials B. Scratch error immediately after creating C. Substitute words with both voice and keyboard D. Voice-spell and capitalize V. Training Unique Speech Errors Permanently A. Voice-train proper names B. Voice-train terms and unique words C. Add and delete irregular words to user profile D. Voice train phrases and email addresses H. Shortcut Keys III. Graphics Package A. Work Diskette B. Learning the Graphics Package C. Drawing Enhancement D. Tools Summary E. Commands Summary IV. Word Processing Package A. The Basic 1. The Document 2. Saving 3. Exiting the System B. Document Editing 1. Typing 2. Scrolling and Selecting 3. Inserting and Deleting 4. Moving and Copying 5. Finding and Changing 6. Undoing C. Formatting 1. Characters 2. Paragraphs 3. Document D. Pasting from Other Documents E. Printing F. Command Summary G. Fonts V. Other Specific Options

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/24/2008

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