Microsoft Dragon speech recognition for education and accessibility

Dragon speech recognition remains the world’s leading way for entering text into a PC using your voice. Dragon transforms the lives of those with challenges using a keyboard – such as physical disability or dyslexic-style writing issues. Everyone can speak three times faster than they can type and Dragon gives you the speed boost of allowing you to only use your keyboard when you have to.

New!

• Microsoft has introduced a new Dragon Professional version 16 product for individual users with accessibility requirements like these. It’s specially priced with an SSP of just $421 (general product is priced $1,000). You can sell it to students, NDIS customers, or anyone with an accessibility requirement. The software is fully functional with no differences from the generally available Dragon Professional v16. Note: M&S is not available for Dragon Pro Accessibility.
• Special promotion for Dragon Professional volume licenses sold into educational organisations with ~30% discount from regular pricing. Optional maintenance and support, and Nuance Management Center subscriptions are available separately to provide enterprise support for this offering. These licenses may be used by any staff or student in the organisation. Available until 30 June 2025.
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Practical applications for the classroom

In today’s rapidly changing educational environment, technology is essential for improving learning experiences. Speech recognition software is revolutionizing classrooms by making education more accessible, efficient, and engaging for both students and teachers. A prominent solution in this area is Dragon Professional, an advanced AI-powered speech-to-text tool developed by Microsoft that allows students to dictate assignments, transcribe notes, and interact with digital content using only their voice.

Dragon speech recognition software is designed to help students of all abilities work more effectively, boosting both productivity and accessibility in the classroom. By turning spoken words into text, Dragon offers vital support for students with learning differences like dyslexia, helping to eliminate barriers to written communication. It also enhances productivity by enabling students to complete assignments more quickly through speech rather than typing, allowing them to concentrate on the content instead of the mechanics of writing. Educators also benefit, using Dragon for hands-free lesson planning, grading, and creating teaching materials, which speeds up their workflow and saves time. Furthermore, as online and hybrid learning environments continue to expand, Dragon promotes seamless interaction with digital content, ensuring that students stay connected and engaged from any location.

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Why ORdigiNAL?

As the largest distributor of Microsoft Speech Services globally, ORdigiNAL offers 20+ years of experience in speech-focused technology, including Dragon solutions specifically designed for educational institutions. Our extensive knowledge of AI-driven productivity tools allows us to assist schools, universities, and training providers in effectively implementing all versions of Dragon.

About Microsoft and Dragon

Microsoft announced its acquisition of Nuance and Dragon technology in 2022 and is a global leader in AI-powered speech recognition and conversational AI solutions. Dragon is built on advanced deep-learning technology, offering high accuracy and adaptability to different accents and speech patterns—including Australian English.

With Microsoft’s robust cloud infrastructure and AI innovations, Dragon continues to evolve, providing the best-in-class speech-to-text solutions that empower students and educators worldwide.