Dragon naturally speaking (what version should i get)

[round2it]

I have been tasked with getting Dragon naturally speaking for 2 students (at present)

 

the network version seems a little overkill for 2 students and expensive

 

what versions do you use

[chazzy2501]

erk, the dictation built into office365 is quite amazing you know. Uses the Azure/Cortana tech. You can use it immediately with word online as well.

 

if you use M$ that is.

[round2it]

senco is set on dragon, i went down that route but got shot down, the versions is a mine field

[supportman]

We also used to use Dragon, but Word 365 is far superior and easy to use now.

 

Just needs Office 365 installed.

[Norphy]

I'm not sure it's worth the effort any more. Nuance got bought out by Microsoft just recently. You have to wonder how much longer Naturally Speaking is for this world. I expect their technology will get rolled into Office and Windows before too much longer and the standalone product will get discontinued.

[Jaan]

Dragon naturally speaking! those were the days lol. Google Workspace does this now also.

[dmj]

senco is set on dragon, i went down that route but got shot down, the versions is a mine field

 

 

What usually happens is that specific piece of software can be written into a child's EHCP. This occurs when a parent, educational psychologist, senco, local authority lead, etc recommends it. Once it is in the EHCP the local authority (and therefore the school) has a legal obligation to provide what is in the EHCP; The EHCP is a legally binding document, so you can't really argue for alternatives. This is usually ok for the school, because the EHCP comes with the funding to pay for the software/hardware. It's just a pain to setup

[round2it]

yes thats the route he is going down, what version do you guys reccoment can you get standalone versions

[dmj]

Just get the cheapest version that will meet what's written on the EHCP. Chances are the student won't use it anyway (from my experience).

[thimon]

Our SEN department is getting the Home version from September, they want to use it on exam laptops. I called Nuance for advice, who recommended the Home product, licensing is fine for schools to use as home is just in the name. I used the contact number on their website, who were really helpful.

[round2it]

that was not an option when i rung them they tried to flog me the network version at 3 hundred and odd quid per user. i might grab the home version