Digital Communication Tools is the new business course that replaced Computer Keyboarding/Document Formatting for the 2006-2007 school year. This site will provide information on the DCT course, which may be useful to schools as they continue to provide input technology training to all middle and high school students.

The following items may be used as resources to assist you in the planning and implementation of your DCT course.

Digital Communication Tools
The following course description and grids will provide instructional strategies, assessment strategies, and supplementary resources for the various units covered in DCT. You may also purchase a CD that includes all BMIT course info including additional resources for DCT.

• DCT Course Description
• DCT Unit 1--Keyboarding Skill
• DCT Unit 2--Formatting Application Skills
• DCT Unit 3--Business Communication Skills
• DCT Unit 4--Speech Recognition
• DCT Unit 5--PDA Handheld Devices
• DCT Unit 6--On-Screen Writing
• DCT Unit 7--Electronic Notetaking
• DCT Unit 8--Alternative Input Devices

Digital Communication Tools: A Great Opportunity for Students
Denise Selm, Richmond High School, shares her experience in teaching DCT this year. She includes equipment recommendations, class set up, outline, assessment, and other recommendations that will be helpful to you as you plan your DCT classes.

Equipment and Software Recommendations by Karl Barksdale
Recommendations for equipment and software from Karl Barksdale, Author and National Presenter and Trainer for Speech and Handwriting Recognition.

Exporting and Importing User Files for Dragon 8.0
Recommendations for exporting and importing user files from Bonnie Brockman, Speaking Solutions Presenter and Trainer.

Reduce Size of Student Profiles for Dragon 8.0
Recommendations for exporting and importing user files from Bonnie Brockman, Speaking Solutions Presenter and Trainer.

Saving Profiles Directly To The Server
Submitted by Bonnie Brockman, Speaking Solutions, May 2007

Speech Removed From Office 2007
If you are planning to use Office 2007 and use speech recognition, Office 2007 DOES NOT include speech capabilities. Therefore, you will need to either use Dragon or use an alternative by using the Office 2003 speech capabilities in Office 2007.

Troubleshooting Audio Problems
Submitted by Bonnie Brockman, Speaking Solutions, May 2007

Upgrading DCT
Power Point Presentation from Amy Hollingsworth, Anderson High School, and Summer Workshop Trainer for DCT.