Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
Availability
Open Access Dissertation
Keywords
Automatics speech recognition; Self-help devices for people with disabilities; College students; Community college students;
Abstract
This study examined the utilization of speech recognition programs by five college students with learning difficulties. A qualitative approach was implemented over the course of two semesters, Fall 2003 and Spring 2004, to: (a) ascertain students' perspectives on speech recognition, and (b) understand how students used speech recognition programs as a tool to meet the academic demands of postsecondary education. Data collection for this study included interviews, participant observations, field notes, videotape, and course assignments. This study provided qualitative data regarding an assistive technology tool that has traditionally been studied within a quantitative paradigm. Environment, individual characteristics, and life demands were found to impact student use of their speech recognition program. Implications for users, educational professionals, and researchers are presented in the final chapter of this paper.
Year of Submission
2006
Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education
First Advisor
Sandra Alper, Chair
Date Original
5-2006
Object Description
1 PDF file (xi, 233 pages)
Copyright
©2006 Delann Soenksen
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Soenksen, Delann, "Speech recognition: The interpretation of training and using speech recognition software from the perspectives of postsecondary students with learning challenges" (2006). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 765.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/765
