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Voice Dictation for Online Educators
Teach more. Type less.
Notion
Example dictation
a coffee shop morning new paragraph sarah so i've been thinking about what you said yesterday about us new paragraph she looks out the window new paragraph michelle enters holding two coffees new paragraph michelle colon hey sorry i'm late the line was insane new paragraph sarah colon it's fine i was just thinking
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Ottex outputs
[A coffee shop. Morning.]
SARAH: So, I've been thinking about what you said yesterday, about us.
[She looks out the window.]
[MICHELLE enters holding two coffees.]
MICHELLE: Hey, sorry I'm late. The line was insane.
SARAH: It's fine. I was just thinking.
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How it works
Your voice. Right where you work.
Hold Fn
Place your cursor in any app, then hold the Fn key.
Speak naturally
Say what you want to write. Ottex follows your saved writing rules.
Release. It’s written.
Your text appears right where your cursor is.
Works with your apps
Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.
And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps
Why Ottex works for online educators
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Precision Typing
Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.
App-Specific Modes
Ottex detects which app you're in and adapts. Coding mode in Cursor, casual tone in Slack, professional in Gmail—automatic context switching.
Better Context, Better Results
Speaking naturally gives AI agents more context than typing. Describe your intent, explain edge cases, mention file names—your voice carries nuance that typing shortcuts.
Technical Term Accuracy
Cloud AI models excel at technical jargon, code terminology, and specialized vocabulary.
Custom Dictionary
Add names, technical terms, and jargon. Ottex transcribes them accurately every time.
Inline AI Commands
Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.
Context Awareness
Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
Global Shortcuts
Start recording with Option+D, use Push-to-Talk, or cancel with Esc. All shortcuts are fully configurable.
Works in Any App
System-wide on macOS—Ottex works wherever you can type. No app-specific integrations needed.
Filler Word Removal
Automatically removes filler words like 'um', 'uh', 'like', 'so' from your transcription. Get clean, professional text without verbal hesitations.
Accurate Transcription
Cloud AI models transcribe your voice with 99% accuracy. Filler words like 'um' and 'like' are automatically cleaned up.
Works with AI Chatbots
Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity—anywhere you type. Better prompts, better answers.
What you can do
Write Scripts
Write video scripts, podcast outlines, or screenplays by voice. Speaking your dialogue makes it sound natural from the start.
Notion
Example dictation
a coffee shop morning new paragraph sarah so i've been thinking about what you said yesterday about us new paragraph she looks out the window new paragraph michelle enters holding two coffees new paragraph michelle colon hey sorry i'm late the line was insane new paragraph sarah colon it's fine i was just thinking
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
[A coffee shop. Morning.]
SARAH: So, I've been thinking about what you said yesterday, about us.
[She looks out the window.]
[MICHELLE enters holding two coffees.]
MICHELLE: Hey, sorry I'm late. The line was insane.
SARAH: It's fine. I was just thinking.
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Write Documentation
Dictate technical documentation, READMEs, or API docs. Speaking lets you explain context, edge cases, and examples naturally—better docs with less effort.
Works with
VS Code
Example dictation
so the authentication flow works like this colon new paragraph first the client sends credentials to the auth service second the auth service validates against the database and returns a JWT token third the client stores the token and includes it in subsequent requests new paragraph note colon we're using r s 2 5 6 for token signing
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Ottex outputs
The authentication flow works like this:
1. The client sends credentials to the auth service
2. The auth service validates against the database and returns a JWT token
3. The client stores the token and includes it in subsequent requests
Note: We're using RS256 for token signing
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Respond to Comments
Reply to YouTube comments, Twitter threads, or social media mentions by voice. Stay engaged with your audience without the typing fatigue.
Works with
YouTube
Example dictation
thanks for watching exclamation mark um great question about the setup so I use a blue yeti actually the blue yeti x and obs for streaming let me know if you have more questions
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Ottex outputs
Thanks for watching! Great question about the setup. I use a Blue Yeti X and OBS for streaming. Let me know if you have more questions!
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Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
Gmail
Example dictation
hi Jennifer thanks for reaching out um I'd be happy to schedule a call next week here's my calendar link best regards work signature
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for reaching out. I'd be happy to schedule a call next week.
Here's my calendar: https://cal.com/sarah/30min
Best regards,
Sarah Chen
Marketing Director, Finteq
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Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
Works with
Text Editor
Example dictation
oh okay so what if we flip the onboarding completely um instead of asking users to set up their workspace first we let them record something immediately like within 10 seconds of signing up they're already talking and seeing the magic actually no not 10 seconds make it the very first screen and then we save that as their first note so they have an aha moment before they even configure anything
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
What if we flip the onboarding completely? Instead of asking users to set up their workspace first, we let them record something immediately. Within the very first screen of signing up, they're already talking and seeing the magic. Then we save that as their first note—so they have an aha moment before they even configure anything.
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Write First Drafts
Defeat writer's block by speaking your first draft. Don't edit as you go—just talk through your ideas and refine them later.
Notion
Example dictation
so the thing is writing is hard because you never know where to start um I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later new paragraph that's what this article is about actually this post is about overcoming the blank page
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Ottex outputs
Writing is hard because you never know where to start. I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later.
That's what this post is about—overcoming the blank page.
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Prompt ChatGPT & Claude
Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or any AI chatbot. Speaking naturally lets you give more context—better context means better results.
ChatGPT
Example dictation
can you help me understand um why the sky is blue like I know it has something to do with light but I'm kinda confused about why it's not violet since violet has an even shorter wavelength question mark explain it simply
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Ottex outputs
Can you help me understand why the sky is blue? I know it has something to do with light but I'm confused about why it's not violet since violet has an even shorter wavelength. Explain it simply.
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Write Meeting Notes
Dictate meeting notes in real-time or right after. Capture action items, decisions, and key points while they're fresh in your mind.
Works with
Notion
Example dictation
action items colon new paragraph one john to review q 4 budget by friday actually thursday two sarah to schedule client call three uh team to finalize roadmap
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Ottex outputs
Action items:
1. John to review Q4 budget by Thursday
2. Sarah to schedule client call
3. Team to finalize roadmap
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Frequently asked questions
Can I dictate lesson plans in my natural teaching style?
Yes. When you speak your lessons, they capture your authentic teaching voice—the tone, pacing, and explanations that make you effective in a classroom. Typed scripts often sound stiff and formal. Dictated scripts sound like you teaching, which students respond to better.
How does this help with curriculum documentation?
Curriculum development requires extensive documentation—learning objectives, assessment criteria, lesson sequences, rubrics. Typing all of this is exhausting. Speaking at 150+ WPM vs typing at 40 WPM means you can document an entire unit plan in a fraction of the time. More curriculum, faster development, same quality.
Does it work with Google Classroom and LMS platforms?
Yes. Ottex works system-wide on macOS—anywhere you can type. Dictate directly into Google Classroom, Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, or any LMS. Create announcements, feedback, and discussion posts all by voice.
How do I handle student questions efficiently?
Student emails and discussion board questions pile up fast. Instead of typing individual responses, speak them. Press the hotkey, answer the question naturally, move to the next. Respond to 40+ student questions in 20 minutes. Your students get personal, thoughtful responses without you spending hours typing.
Can I use it to create lesson content with AI?
Absolutely. Dictate prompts to ChatGPT or Claude to generate quiz questions, discussion prompts, differentiated activities, or assessment rubrics. Speaking naturally gives AI more context about your students, your objectives, and your teaching approach—resulting in better, more relevant content.
What about recording video lesson scripts?
Ottex helps with scripting—dictate your video lesson script before recording so you know exactly what to cover. Having a script means fewer takes, clearer explanations, and more polished content. Then record with confidence because you've already worked through the structure by voice.
How accurate is it for educational terminology?
With Gemini 3 Flash (cloud model), accuracy is 99.1% in benchmarks. You can add subject-specific terms, pedagogical vocabulary, and student names to your custom dictionary for perfect transcription. Educational jargon, proper nouns, and specialized concepts—all handled accurately.
What does it cost?
Free forever with local models. With BYOK (bring your own API key), most educators spend $1-3/month on actual usage. Or choose the $9/month premium for zero-config cloud transcription with included Gemini 3 Flash credits. Compare that to the time saved on curriculum development alone.
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