[Athen] SmartMic

[Ken Petri]

Hi Carol,

I have only seen this or something like it used in an "echoing"
situation--where SR is being used for live transcription of an event and the
room has no means to accommodate a voice transcriber in an out of the way,
sound-proofed location.

I really cannot imagine a student having to wear one in a public venue. My
own view is that such a requirement would go beyond being merely unsanitary
and might be construed as a violation of personal rights. (I am not a
lawyer, however.)

Best,
ken
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On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 3:59 PM, Carol Raymundo <
Carol.Raymundo at linnbenton.edu> wrote:


>  I am wondering if anyone has heard or used a product named SmartMic?

> http://www.speechtechnology.com/voicerecognition.cfm?URLID=SmartMic-Series

>

> My supervisor has asked me to look into this mask-like microphone for

> students to use with Dragon Naturally Speaking during proctored exams. We

> currently have one private room for students and are looking into other

> options.

>

> I personally feel the mask is unsanitary to require students to use if the

> private room is not available. Please let me know if you have any input on

> this matter. If you've experienced using this product let me know what you

> liked about it.....or didn't like about it.

>

>

>

>

>

>  Carol Raymundo

> Instructional Specialist with Assistive Technology

> Linn-Benton Community College

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