Category Archives: Note Taking

Styluses for Dexterity Challenges with Touch Screen Tablet Use

Posted on May 19, 2019 by

A inquiry from a blog reader requested suggestions for a stylus that would help with challenges with dexterity causing problems grasping writing tools. While standard grippers are currently available, additional research was needed to check current options of styluses. My search reminded … Continue reading →

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Livescribe Echo Pen Sound Stickers

Posted on February 9, 2019 by

The Livescribe Pens have been around since about 2010 offering a ink pen that scans what you write and records audio. It uses Livescribe’s specialized dot matrix note paper to synchronize the audio recorded with the handwriting notes you are … Continue reading →

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Otter AI – Recording and Transcription Service & App

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

Note taking is a frequent concern of students transitioning to post secondary education. Keeping pace with lectures delivered at a fast pace, spelling, processing information and writing notes simultaneously are just a few of the barriers for students and professionals. … Continue reading →

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Titan Note – A New Note Taking Tool

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

Looking for a new type of note taking tool that will record, translate to text and share it ? The Titan Note may be your answer! The Titan Note is a new digital recording, audio to text conversion and summarizing tech … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Adults, Adults with LD, Android, Apps for OT's, Assistive Technology, Digital Recording, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Learning Disability, Low Vision/ Blindness, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Note Taking, Note Taking App, Post secondary, Voice Recorder, Writing | 6 Comments

Free Technology for Teachers: How to Use VideoNot.es With Google Drive

Posted on April 24, 2016 by

  Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.freetech4teachers.com Speaking of note taking, Richard Byrne blogger of Free Technology for Teachers shares an interesting tool that connects with  Google Drive allowing viewing a view source (Coursea, YouTube, Khan, etc.) while type notes on a document using VideoNot.es, an … Continue reading →

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Note Taking Tools & Feature Matrix

Posted on April 24, 2016 by

Taking Tools for Students Note taking is a subject frequently addressed during AT assessment of students. Along with peer note taking accommodations, as eligible through a college’s students with disability center, or special education department there are many electronic tools available … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Dysgraphia, Google Chrome, Note Taking, Note Taking App, Universal Design for Learning, Writing | Leave a comment

The Handwriting of the Future… | Your Therapy Source – www.YourTherapySource.com

Posted on March 6, 2016 by

It turns out that handwriting may be making a big comeback! Years ago handwriting was an integral part of the curriculum in our schools. Sourced through Scoop.it from: yourtherapysource.blogspot.co.uk YourTherapySource.com provides a review of a new Kickstarter development that supports … Continue reading →

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