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Common problems on desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux OS)
Error: 'SpeechTexter cannot access your microphone'.
Please give permission to access your microphone.

Click on the "padlock" icon next to the URL bar, find the "microphone" option, and choose "allow".
Error: 'No speech was detected. Please try again'.
If you get this error while you are speaking, make sure your microphone is set as the default recording device on your browser [see step 2].

If you're using a headset, make sure the mute switch on the cord is off.
Error: 'Network error'
The internet connection is poor. Please try again later.
The result won't transfer to the "editor".
The result confidence is not high enough or there is a background noise. An accumulation of long text in the buffer can also make the engine stop responding, please make some pauses in the speech.
The results are wrong.
Please speak loudly and clearly. Speaking clearly and consistently will help the software accurately recognize your words.

Reduce background noise. Background noise from fans, air conditioners, refrigerators, etc. can drop the accuracy significantly. Try to reduce background noise as much as possible.

Speak directly into the microphone. Speaking directly into the microphone enhances the accuracy of the software. Avoid speaking too far away from the microphone.

Speak in complete sentences. Speaking in complete sentences will help the software better recognize the context of your words.
Can I upload an audio file and get the transcription?
No, this feature is not available.
How do I transcribe an audio (video) file on my PC or from the web?
Playback your file in any player and hit the 'mic' button on the SpeechTexter website to start capturing the speech. For better results select "Stereo Mix" as the default recording device on your browser, if you are accessing SpeechTexter and the file from the same device.
I don't see the "Stereo mix" option (Windows OS)
"Stereo Mix" might be hidden or it's not supported by your system. If you are a Windows user go to 'Control panel' → Hardware and Sound → Sound → 'Recording' tab. Right-click on a blank area in the pane and make sure both "View Disabled Devices" and "View Disconnected Devices" options are checked. If "Stereo Mix" appears, you can enable it by right clicking on it and choosing 'enable'. If "Stereo Mix" hasn't appeared, it means it's not supported by your system. You can try using a third-party program such as "Virtual Audio Cable" or "VB-Audio Virtual Cable" to create a virtual audio device that includes "Stereo Mix" functionality.
How to use the voice commands list?
The voice commands list allows you to insert the punctuation, some text, or run some preset functions (#newparagraph, #undo, #redo) using only your voice.

On the first column you enter your voice command. On the second column you enter a punctuation mark or a function. Voice commands are case-sensitive.

Available functions:
#newparagraph (insert new paragraph),
#undo (undo the last change),
#redo (redo the last change)

To use the function above make a pause in your speech until all previous dictated speech appears in your note, then say "insert a new paragraph" and wait for the command execution.
Can I prevent my custom voice commands from disappearing after closing the browser?
SpeechTexter by default saves your data inside your browser's cache. If your browsers clears the cache your data will be deleted.
However, you can export your custom voice commands to your device and import them when you need them by clicking the corresponding buttons above the list.
SpeechTexter is using JSON format to store your voice commands. You can create a .txt file in JSON format on your device and then import it into SpeechTexter.
An example of JSON format is shown below:
I lost my dictated work after closing the browser.
SpeechTexter doesn't store any text that you dictate. Please use the "autosave" option or click the "download" button (recommended). The "autosave" option will try to store your work inside your browser's cache, where it will remain until you switch the "text autosave" option off, clear the cache manually, or if your browser clears the cache on exit.

Common problems on Android app
I get the message: 'Speech recognition is not available'.
'Google app' from Play store is required for SpeechTexter to work. download

Where does SpeechTexter store the saved files?

Version 1.5 and above stores the files in the internal memory.

Version 1.4.9 and below stores the files inside the "SpeechTexter" folder at the root directory of your device.

After updating the app from version 1.x.x to version 2.x.x my files have disappeared

As a result of recent updates, the Android operating system has implemented restrictions that prevent users from accessing folders within the Android root directory, including SpeechTexter's folder. However, your old files can still be imported manually by selecting the "import" button within the Speechtexter application.

Common problems on mobile web app
Error: 'SpeechTexter cannot access your microphone'.
Please give permission to access your microphone.

Tap on the "padlock" icon next to the URL bar, find the "microphone" option and choose "allow".

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SpeechTexter | Type with your voice online

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Speech to text converter. Dictate with your voice. Free web app for typing with your voice. Over 70 different languages supported!

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How can you use technology to create a more scaffolded learning experience for your students?

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(1) 利用 SLS内的功能，如：hint 和 tooltip 引导学生思考、理解问题，学会自主学习；
(2) 通过Interactive Thinking Tool，学生在呈现答案可以参考别人的答案、呈现方式；
(3) 利用科技让学生能在线上互相讨论，也是一种鹰架

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Using the Hint, Tooltip and ITT functions in SLS to scaffold.

Using Edpuzzle and other similar tools to edit videos to embed questions to facilitate thinking and understanding.

Using Heatmap to identify and close learning gaps.

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1）  加入录像。学生通过看和听来帮助他们更好地理解学习内容。这尤其对那些通过视觉来学习的学生特别有帮助。

2）  通过提问（选择题）并使用SLS 里的Hint and Tool function来引导学生（尤其是MA学生）理解并得出答案，最终达到学习目标。

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Prepare SLS package on the writing topic with videos and links to websites. Get students to refer to the SLS lesson and do research on the topic at home. Gather all necessary info to share during lesson the next day. Write about the topic using the info gathered.

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Using Hints in SLS can help to scaffold the weaker students in their answering in open ended questions,

Using Heatmap to monitor and close any learning gaps and plan forward.

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1. Using Hints in SLS can help to support the LP students in answering the questions and understanding concepts.
2. Using of tooltips in SLS is a convenient way for students to know the definition of the words and quick understanding of the concept.

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1) For Math, we can use videos and diagrams. pictures and photographs uploaded onto SLS for students to access  to help with their learning for a deeper understanding of concepts.
2) Use of "Hints" function in SLS to support learners
3) We can embed prompts in the Interactive Thinking Tool to support students in the problem-solving process

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How can you use technology to create a more scaffolded learning experience for your students?

1. Students who are more independent - we need not provide the hints - apply DI
2. We need a knowledgeable other to guide us along
3. Differentiation by process

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It will be good to explore the heatmap to identify learrning needs of different groups of students. Thereafter use the hint function and tooltip to scaffold the students' learning experiences.

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How can you use technology to create a more scaffolded learning experience for your students?

1. Use hints to direct students to the answer to MCQ
2. Give students time to explore simulations on their own instead of showing it in class
3. Visuals e.g. getting students to link data from the simulation (Photosynthesis) to plot a graph was a good way to link the two parts (simulation) to communicating data (graph)
4. Heatmap can be analysed and teachers can use the data to go through certain wrong/ inaccurate answers in class

Additional comments:
In the first place, all teachers have to be equipped with the skills to identify and provide hints that are useful to the students.
It is a challenge for teachers (Digital Immigrants) to infuse ICT as it is a trial and error process. We need to allocate time and have a more knowledgeable other in order to design better lessons. Difficult to balance these with the worksheets.

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Use the hint to solve 2 step or 3 step word problems
Use tooltips to guide the students to solve the problems
P4- fraction of the set ( use of the tooltips can help the students under the numerator and denominator better (make meaning to the students)

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1) We can use the SLS functions for pre lesson, during lesson and after lesson as AFL.
2) Visuals in SLS can help the students to understand better.
3) Plicker can be used to assess students' responses immediately to address learning gaps and to check for understanding.
4) Besides MCQ, open-ended questions can be used to engage students to express their answers. This will allow teachers to check for understanding.

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1)We can make use of SLS functions ( hint and tooltips) to support learners and guide them to focus on the important/ difficult parts

2) Include visual aids (pictures and video) along with guiding questions to assist student in understanding the concepts.

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-> Using hints and tooltips to scaffold students' learning
-> Use of videos during oral (students to think of theme first and input their thoughts before discussing)

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> Making use of the SLS functions such as "hints" and "tool tip" to allow students to be independent in their learning.

> The function of "Feedback" in SLS will help students to learn form their mistakes immediately.

> We can use "EDpuzzle" - add questions or quizzes to YouTube videos to facilitate learning.

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-> We can make use of stimulation that can be found online for students to test out their ideas on the concept

-> Using hint and tooltips to further support and scaffold students' learning process

-> MCQ can be given to guide  students in understanding of the lessons

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How can you use technology to create a more scaffolded learning experience for your students?
P3/4 TTT:
* Using all the functions and toolkit that are found in SLS as prompts and hints in scaffolding the learning experience.
* Using videos and online resources as stimuli for lesson scaffolding.