Why assistive technology? We believe that each of these three tools helps increase student engagement with course material, which fosters learning and retention of information. These technologies allow students to review audio from class sessions, providing the opportunity to hear information they may have missed when it was initially presented, or review new concepts that are hard to grasp. Students can also organize the information in systems that best works for them (e.g., color coded). DRS believes in introducing tools that can be used in employment settings or other contexts beyond the classroom to support the individual’s access for years to come.
LiveScribe Pen: This assistive technology is a physical pen that records audio while the student takes written notes. The student can later upload both the audio and their notes to their computer for organization and review.
Noteability: This app can be used on Apple devices (iPad, iPhone or MacBook). Noteability records audio while a student writes on their device. Students can also take pictures to include in their notes. As with Sonocent and the LiveScribe Pen, Notetability allows for students to organize and review the audio and their notes following class sessions.
Sonocent Notetaker: Sonocent is a computer software that students can use on their laptops and/or smartphones. Sonocent uses a CARE approach to note-taking: Capture, Annotate, Review, Engage. Sonocent records audio information for students to review following the class session. Students using Sonocent on their computers can type notes directly into the program.
In order for a student to receive this accommodation, they must:
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Application in an online setting: This accommodation applies the same online as face-to-face.
Qualification of accommodation: The accommodation assistive technology is for students who need additional helps due to a physical, learning or other disability that creates a barrier to notetaking.
Why assistive technology? We believe that each of these three tools helps increase student engagement with course material, which fosters learning and retention of information. These technologies allow students to review audio from class sessions, providing the opportunity to hear information they may have missed when it was initially presented, or review new concepts that are hard to grasp. Students can also organize the information in systems that best works for them (e.g., color coded). DRS believes in introducing tools that can be used in employment settings or other contexts beyond the classroom to support the individual’s access for years to come.
LiveScribe Pen: This assistive technology is a physical pen that records audio while the student takes written notes. The student can later upload both the audio and their notes to their computer for organization and review.
Noteability: This app can be used on Apple devices (iPad, iPhone or MacBook). Noteability records audio while a student writes on their device. Students can also take pictures to include in their notes. As with Sonocent and the LiveScribe Pen, Notetability allows for students to organize and review the audio and their notes following class sessions.
Sonocent Notetaker: Sonocent is a computer software that students can use on their laptops and/or smartphones. Sonocent uses a CARE approach to note-taking: Capture, Annotate, Review, Engage. Sonocent records audio information for students to review following the class session. Students using Sonocent on their computers can type notes directly into the program.