6 Tips To Use Google Voice Commands In Google Drive

6 Tips To Use Google Voice Commands In Google Drive
Summary: Thanks to their wide range of applications and tools, Google is quickly becoming a treasure trove for eLearning professionals. You can create surveys and quizzes in a flash with Google Forms, or keep your learners up-to-date with Google Calendar. Now there is even a way to get more out of Google Drive by using Google voice commands that save time and boost the effectiveness of your eLearning course. In this article, I’ll share 6 helpful tips for using Google voice commands in Google Drive.

How To Use Google Voice Commands In Google Drive: What eLearning Professionals Need To Know

As eLearning professionals, we are always looking for ways to make the most of our online resources. We want to provide our learners with the most beneficial eLearning experience, while still staying under budget and maximizing our productivity. This is why Google voice commands in Google Drive is such an invaluable eLearning tool. Not only does it give you the ability to make your eLearning course more interactive and engaging, but it can also be quite handy during the eLearning design and development process.

  1. Develop learning materials in a fraction of the time.
    Create resource lists, study guides, and any other helpful learning materials in a fraction of the time by using Google voice commands in Google Drive. Simply login with your Google account, open a new Google Doc, and save it. Then access Google Drive on your smartphone or tablet and open the document. Instead of typing up your learning materials you can speak into the microphone and your text will show up on the screen. You can also use Drive apps, such as Kaizena, to create audio-based learning materials that can quickly and conveniently be sent to your audience. This is particularly useful for eLearning professionals who just don’t have the time to type up documents.
  2. Add a human touch to the grading process.
    Reading instructor or peer-based feedback is one thing, but hearing it makes it even more memorable and effective. Just think of the last time you received an email that was confusing or misleading because it lacked emotion and vocal nuances. Written feedback is unable to reflect tone or feeling, which means that it can often cause misunderstandings. With Google voice commands in Google Drive you can create audio commentary when grading online assignments and assessments. Rather than simply marking an answer as incorrect, you can tell your learners why it was incorrect and how they can improve learning behaviors moving forward. They can get the immediate feedback they need in a personalized way, so that they get more value from the eLearning experience. You can also let them know about additional resources they might find helpful, or give them tips and tricks on how to avoid these mistakes in the future.
  3. Create a Google voice command research-based activity.
    This particular tip is actually for Google Now, which is available on tablets and smartphones. By using this application you are able to create research-based activities that utilize Google voice commands. You can encourage your learners to complete the entire online assignment using Google voice commands, which saves time and builds their tech and communication skills. By simply saying “Search for…” your learners have the power to scour the web for informative resources they can use in their essays, online presentations, and other online projects.
  4. Develop audio assessments and assignments.
    Learners can also use Google voice commands in Google Drive to create the online assessments and assignments that you’ll be grading via voice commands. They can use the Google Drive voice commenting app, Kaizena, to create test responses, audio presentations, and essays. Rather than having to upload them to the learning management system or email them to the instructor to be graded, learners are able to simply save and share them in the Google Drive. Instructors can then access them anywhere, anytime and add their audio feedback. This also gives you the opportunity to serve a wide range of learning styles, including those who might need both the written and spoken word to fully understand the topic. By seeing and hearing the online content your learners are able to more effectively assimilate the information and commit it to their long-term memory.
  5. Localize your eLearning course to improve comprehension.
    Where Google voice commands in Google Drive really shines is language applications. If you are trying to teach a learner another language, this application can pick up on the subtleties of speech and ensure that learners have both a written and spoken mastery of the vocabulary. However, Google Drive voice commands are also ideal for localization, thanks to the fact that you can add audio commentary in any dialect. For example, if you are using written learning materials in English, you can add comments in the local language. This boosts comprehension and knowledge retention, and can even help your audience learn the source language.
  6. Cater to the needs of EVERY online learner.
    One of the most significant advantages of using Google Drive voice commands is that you can customize your eLearning course to meet the needs of every learner, including those who may not be able to read or type. For example, learners who suffer from dyslexia may have difficulty absorbing the information, while those who may be vision impaired cannot read the text that is on the screen. With Google voice commands you can design an auditory eLearning experience that does not exclude learners who have learning disabilities. Likewise, they can use Google Drive to complete their online assignments and then listen to the auditory grading that you add to the document.

Google voice commands give you the power to provide invaluable feedback to your learners and make the learning process more interactive, inspiring, and immersive for your audience.

Interested in learning more about how Google can help you create powerful eLearning experiences? The article 6 Effective Ways To Use Google Drive In eLearning features the many ways that you can use Google Drive to boost the effectiveness of your eLearning course.