Dictation
Main Uses
The Dictation tool allows the instructor to present samples of recordings, either of music, voice, or any type of sound, and ask learners to identify or recognize them or make an assessment. Depending on the purpose, it can be used for practicing or testing learners on the listening but also to check spelling skills.
In addition to the examples shown below, other possible uses could be:
- Listening to the sound of breathing or a heart beat and diagnosing respiratory disease or cardiovascular disorders
- Listening to sound of birds or animals and identifying the bird or animal
- Listening to a clip of a conversation between a customer support and the customer and identifying areas for improvement
1. Play sample musical recordings and recognize note patterns and scales
Example
In this example, learners play the music recording clips and identify the type of minor scales.
2. Use it in language courses for learners to practice their listening and spelling skills
Example
In this example, learners listen to the sentence and then type in what they have heard into the textbox beside it.
