SXSW EDU 2022
Can Speech Recognition Help Kids Learn to Read?
Description:
Child-specific speech recognition systems are paving the way for a range of voice-enabled reading tools for use in the classroom and at home. These tools hold the potential to provide every early learner—regardless of income and life circumstances—with the support they need to develop critical early literacy skills. This panel explores the evolution of speech recognition for children, as well as the potential applications and risks of this technology for educators and learners alike.
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Takeaways
- Understand how recent advances in speech recognition technology are driving the development of new voice-enabled edtech solutions.
- Learn about the opportunities voice-enabled tools present for supporting literacy and language acquisition and for addressing issues of equity.
- Become more informed consumers of voice-enabled reading tools through an appreciation of potential risks, including issues of privacy and bias.
Speakers
- Margery Mayer, Founder, Audacity Educaton
- Martyn Farrows, CEO, SoapBox Labs
- Dylan Arena, Vice President, Learning Science, McGraw Hill
- Ralph Smith, Managing Director, The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Organizer
Sydni Dunn, Communications Strategist, Whiteboard Advisors
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