Note-Taking Assistive Technology

Genio by Sonocent (Formerly Glean) Notetaker Software    

• Genio Demo

 

• An informational video about Genio is available at https://glean.co/the-glean-skills-portal/?utm_source=25012022_me&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gfe&vgo_ee=Smi9LG5w6ymSGzeTVX61HsJgX0K9o9F%2Fc2RbuuxslnQ%3D 

 

• Genio audio notetaker software is available to students with a note-taking accommodation through the SARC at no cost. The software license and download instructions will be sent to you by submitting a request.

 

• A tutorial video about the Genio app is available at https:https://vimeo.com/468576454?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=4215891//vimeo.com/468576454?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=4215891

 

• Additional Links:

• User Guide
• Playback

Otter Notetaking Application 

• Otter by AISense “creates smart voice notes that combine audio, transcription, speaker identification, inline photos, and key phrases. It helps business people, journalists, and students to be more focused, collaborative, and efficient in meetings, interviews, lectures, and wherever important conversations happen.”

 

• This is a subscription-based service that SARC can provide, there is a free option available to anyone. Available on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store, or by visiting Otter.ai

 

• SARC students can have the premium version for free by creating a profile using their topper email and sending us a request.

 

• Otter Ai Sense recommends using the  PCMag article as a user tutorial: https://www.pcmag.com/feature/362468/how-to-transcribe-speech-with-otter/

 

• Tech Support and Frequently Asked Questions can be found at https://otter.ai/help-center

 

Scanner Apps

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Adobe Scan

 (iOS and Android) (free)

Microsoft Office Lens

 (Android, iOS, Windows) (free)

Evernote Scannable

 (iOS) (free)

CamScanner

 (iOS and Android) (free, in-app fees)

Genius Scan

 (iOS and Android) (free, in-app fees)

Tiny Scanner

 (iOS and Android) (free, in-app fees)

Evernote

• Evernote allows you to capture and organize notes, projects, and to-do lists, with features such as a web clipper, templates, note syncing, the ability to search handwritten notes, the ability to convert handwriting into text, a document scanner, and the ability to organize notes to your liking. Clickable links to Evernote are listed below:

• • Evernote Introduction

• Notetaking

• Study Skills

• Conducting Research

• Additional information can be found by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/user/EvernoteVideos/videos

• Tech Support

 

AudioNote 2

• AudioNote 2 allows you to type notes, write notes, record audio while taking notes, organize notes, pick the paper and pen, annotate PDF PowerPoints, and more.

• Product Link

• Tech Support

 

Notability

• Notability allows you to type notes, write notes with a finger or stylus, record while taking notes, sort notes, search handwritten notes, convert handwriting into text, pick the paper and pen used, annotate PDFs and PowerPoints, and insert web, video, images, media, clip art, etc.

• Product page for Notability

• Available for purchase in the iOS and Mac App Stores.

• A tutorial is available at https://youtu.be/aGX33DNL0oo

• A product review (and tutorial) of GoodNotes and Notability is available at https://youtu.be/trxB1e28-A0

• Support can be found at https://support.gingerlabs.com/hc/en-us

 

 

GoodNotes

• GoodNotes allows you to type notes, write notes with a finger or stylus, sort notes, search handwritten notes, convert handwriting into text, pick the paper and pen used, annotate PDFs and PowerPoints, and insert web content, video, images, media, clip art, etc.

• Product page for GoodNotes

• Available for purchase in the iOS and Mac App Stores.

• A product review of GoodNotes and Notability is available at https://youtu.be/trxB1e28-A0

• This person prefers GoodNotes but listen to the features of each before making your decision!

• Support for GoodNotes can be found at https://support.goodnotes.com/hc/en-us

 

 

Squid Notes

• Squid Notes allows you to type notes, write notes with a finger or stylus, pick the paper and pen used, annotate PDFs and PowerPoints, annotate images, insert clipart, etc.

• Product page for Squid Notes

• Some of these features may require an in-app purchase. Available in the Google Play Store.

• Tutorial videos for Squid, formerly called “Papyrus,” can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/SteadfastInnovation/videos

• Support can be found at http://feedback.squidnotes.com/

 

 

MetaMoJi Note

• MetaMoJi Lite allows you to type notes, write notes with a finger or stylus, pick the paper and pen used, annotate PDFs, annotate Website screenshots, insert clipart, etc. MetaMoJi’s full program also allows you access to other features, most important of which would be the voice recording feature.

• Product page for MetaMoji Note and MetaMoJi Note Lite

• MetaMoJi Note can be purchased, but there is a free version, MetaMoJi Note Lite. Available in the App Store for iOS, Google Play Store, Windows Store, and on Amazon.

• Support can be found at http://metamoji.com/en/support-metamoji-note.html

 

• A smartpen is a computer in a pen with advanced processing power and substantial memory for handwriting capture, audio recording, and additional applications.Pricing varies for smartpens and accessories
• Livescribe’s website 

• • Echo Pen 
  • Support can be found at www.support.livescribe.com

• Rocketbook allows you to write notes and create designs in your notebook with a pen. Then, using patent-pending image capture technology, the Rocketbook app accurately and quickly captures and sends your notes to pre-configured cloud services.

• Rocketbook’s website

• Pricing varies for Rocketbooks and accessories.

• Support can be found at https://rocketbookhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us