My unscripted story.
Testing testing this morning I woke up and instead of sleeping in I decided to work on this task speech to text before I start my day I currently have a couple minutes or maybe more than that before my daughter wakes up from her sleep and therefore I thought this would be a good time to work on this assignment I am using speech notes which was one of the applications that was given through the a through the course this is my first time using a speech to text program even though I know that this technology has been around for a while I have heard many educators using this to write comments or four marking assignments or for doing report cards I am finding it difficult thinking about what to say for this assignment so I think one of the easiest topics to talk about right now for myself is to talk about my oldest daughter Naomi she very much looks like me but her personality is extremely different as I watch her grow she is very different from what I think I was like as a child she is very outgoing she is not afraid of crowds or an audience for example last Mother’s Day at our church she had no problem going in front of the club the church along with other children who are older than her to perform a Mother’s Day song she cannot read nor does she know the words of the song but she joined the group and instead of singing she danced the whole time for myself as I remember my childhood I hated being in front of people and I also remember one time as a child when I was at church they would have an opportunity for children to sing a song in front of the congregation before they went off to Sunday school and they would do this routinely every Sunday and I remember crying and holding onto my parents whenever this occurred as I did not want to be in front of the congregation singing with the other children of the church my daughter loves to watch Bluey it is her favorite show it is only one of two shows that she currently watches whenever she has screen time as this is her favorite show a lot of what she says and does come from what she sees from that show for example they are dances that Bluey does on the show and she loves to copy the dances and a lot of the scenarios that happened she likes to reenact them throughout the day today she is super excited As all week she has been looking forward to being a flower girl for my brother-in-law because she saw an episode of Bluey where she what is a flower girl and because of that she cannot wait to be a flower girl later today and she loves weddings because weddings tend to have music and when there is music my daughter loves to dance and she I would always say I am a ballerina and dance and spin and twirl and I think it’s the cutest thing and as a father really brings joy into my life seeing her find happiness and dance oK I think that is roughly 5 minutes of talking so I will end this dictation
How does the text deviate from the conventions of written English?
The text contains numerous grammatical errors, including a lack of punctuation and capitalization, making it difficult to read and understand. Additionally, it suffers from run-on sentences and lacks proper paragraph structure. The inconsistent formatting contributes to a disorganized appearance. Moreover, the text lacks clarity and cohesion because I wasn’t prepared with what to say and spoke whatever came to mind due to the five-minute time constraint. If this had been a writing exercise, I would have been able to pause and think about what to write, thereby creating better cohesion and effectively communicating my thoughts.
What is “wrong” in the text? What is “right”?
As mentioned earlier, many conventions of writing are missing from the text. However, the spelling of words is accurate, and it mainly correctly transcribed everything I said. It recognized that “Mother’s Day” is supposed to be capitalized and it also capitalized names. It mistook me saying “for” and instead wrote “four”
What are the most common “mistakes” in the text and why do you consider them “mistakes”?
Most of the mistakes in the text are related to punctuation, such as not placing a period at the end of a sentence. This significantly impacts the readability and clarity of the text. I acknowledge that I might be at fault, as I may not know all the rules for using speech-to-text software effectively. For instance, I may have been expected to say specific commands like “period” or “end of sentence” to indicate to the software that it should insert a period at the appropriate places. This would ensure that the text is punctuated correctly, making it easier to read and understand.
What if you had “scripted” the story? What difference might that have made?
If I had scripted the story, I would have been able to organize my thoughts and create a more cohesive narrative. As I spoke, I often found myself repeating or correcting myself. Additionally, if there were rules I was missing when using the speech-to-text software, I could have included those commands in my script to help me remember to say them, thereby improving the punctuation and overall quality of the text.
Therefore understanding and utilizing the correct commands for speech-to-text software is crucial for producing well-structured and grammatically correct text. Without this knowledge, the software may not accurately reflect the natural pauses and sentence boundaries in spoken language, leading to long, run-on sentences that are difficult to follow. Therefore, it’s important to familiarize oneself with the specific functionalities and commands of the speech-to-text tool being used to maximize its effectiveness and produce high-quality written content.
In what ways does oral storytelling differ from written storytelling?
Oral storytelling relies on the spoken word, utilizing voice inflection, tone, gestures, and facial expressions to convey meaning and emotion. It possesses the unique ability to adapt and evolve with each telling, depending on factors such as the audience, the context, or the storyteller’s mood. For instance, when a couple recounts the story of how they met, the details may vary slightly with each retelling, with certain elements emphasized or omitted altogether.
In contrast, written storytelling is fixed and permanent, lacking the fluidity of oral storytelling. Once written, the story remains unchanged, preserving its narrative structure and wording indefinitely. Written stories can be recorded in books or digital formats, making them easier to share and pass on to others.
Oral stories rely on memory and oral traditions for transmission from one generation to the next. They are often deeply rooted in cultural heritage, with stories passed down through generations by elders and community members. For example, the stories shared by First Nation educators in my classroom are oral traditions that have been preserved and passed on through oral storytelling practices.