Integrating Voice Commands for Software Modelling using UML on a Smart Board

Abstract: Software modelling on a Smart board is a fairly new approach and using the same interaction modalities as on a computer might not be the most efficient way. The software modelling process could potentially be improved by integrating voice recognition for some of its functions. We implemented voice commands to a software modelling tool and let 14 variously experienced students test it and reflect on the possibilities of using this tool in the future. Our results will show that the Smart board presents a good environment for collaborative work and that the voice commands can eliminate the need for using a keyboard and thus making the process more efficient and interactive.