You can speak to enter text in most places where you usually type. You can even add common punctuation marks by saying "comma," "period," "question mark," "exclamation mark," or "exclamation point."
At the bottom right, select the time. Or press Alt + Shift + s.
Select Settings .
At the bottom, select Advanced.
In the "Accessibility" section, select Manage accessibility features.
Under "Keyboard and text input," turn on Enable dictation (speak to type).
Tap or select where you want to type.
Select Speak , or press Search + d.
Say what you want to type.
PDF Editor for Chrome: https://youtu.be/Txc-Uvm_BSI
Integrating biofeedback into social-emotional learning programs in schools
The video below shows more than a serene Oregon scene. The sound and colored light correspond to the patterns picked up by a heart rate monitor. Using diaphragmatic breathing (or belly breathing) the user can create stable wave patterns or heart rate variability. Slow rhythmic breathing can help the user feel calm and more present. The biofeedback (sound and colored light) helps the user understand when their breathing patterns are optimal. The green light indicates a steady pattern of heart rate variability also referred to as a high coherence. You can see the adjustable breathing pacer at the top of the screen. This helps the user practice rhythmic breathing. The program captures useful data including overall heart rate pattern, percentage of time in 'the green zone' among other metrics. It also gauges the users affect or mood before and after the biofeedback practice.
My critique: It would be nice if adjusting the breathing pacer was easier and didn't require stopping the program and navigating to a new window. Also, in my experience, extending the exhale breath is preferable. Overall, it's a nice app. but I'm looking forward to the price of the sensors coming down. There are other apps / programs out there that I haven't tried.
This app, Inner Balance from HeartMath is free. However, the heart rate sensor, which connects to the ear, costs roughly $100.
I really like the idea behind this. At typatone.com you can type something (or use speech to text) and a web-based synthesizer will make your words into beautiful sounds. I'm guessing the designers will be introducing percusive and harmonic variations soon.
I hope researchers connect a program like this to the brainwaves of people with limited mobility.
App controlled LED lights could take curriculum like The Zones of Regulation to a new level. Students could adjust ambient lighting to reflect their color/zone. They may even be able to positively affect their zone with external cues (light). An Arduino Automation Smart Sensor Lighting system is relatively inexpensive but requires a bit of tinkering to put together. This set up is not in a fancy package but has tremendous potential. There are other similar LED light controlled systems through some major outlets. Here's to moving toward or staying in the Green.
Grammarly is a tool to improve your writing, find and fix punctuation errors, and improve word choice. I've only used it a little by inserting some intentional errors in this post(sample below). It looks promising assuming the suggestions are subtle and corrections are easy to make. If you have tried it and have thoughts please comment below.
Eye tracking in virtual reality may sound a bit strange on it's face (no pun intended). However, this technology has huge implications for some of our most fragile and impacted students (with CP, Retts, etc.). Imagine what might happen if a student is given the ability to have a large impact on their reality, albeit virtual. This has the potential to greatly open up neural and motor pathways and have a profound impact on the development of people feeling stuck in their bodies. How empowering would it be if this technology opened up communication and occupational exploration opportunities? Looking forward to seeing how this develops.
A re-occuring theme that keeps coming up for me is the need for a customizable web-based interface for students with Retts or CP. I like the design of the (PBS Kids) interphase in the attached video. The spinning wheel of choices would be easily customizable (communication needs, videos, etc) speed could be slowed down and the icons could be magnified when highlighted. If you know anyone that would have the interest/skills to work on something like this please contact me @mrprcarpenter
Here is a web-based switch interface editor. I haven't learned how to use it but it looks promising. (pic. below)
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