![]() Think Microsoft Sam goes female British librarian and you get the idea. ![]() Robotic, yet in a charming and dry way for for anyone old enough to remember the Mavis Beacon qwerty typing tutorial programmes of the ‘90s (say, muggings here) to not really mind. This, along with the option of having another voice read your work back to you, are the best components of this programme The premise is admittedly quite impressive, and given the chance to organise swathes of information into data you can colour code to your innate finicky desire who wouldn’t lunch at such software? However, I was to discover that these crucial facilities were not without their glitches.įirstly, there’s the voice. By applying this three-row structure of neatly presented and visually linear information the aspect of delays in information, and of abstract non-sequiturs of conclusive arguments, are taken away from the presentation. In this sense the Notetaker presents the perfect layout structure for the organisation of presentations-imagine lectures without PowerPoint’s. The interface offers a three-row option categories-divided into images, text and audio. The Sonocent Audio Notetaker-retailing at £40.00-offers consumers a chance to, in their words, “sit back, relax and let the notes do the talking” with this “brilliant ideas tool.” Dare you mention the dark mistress of proofreading, and student eyes will roll, breaths deeply release at that most laborious and often shocking exercise of self-examination and ridicule. Undergraduates prone to leaving secondary sourcing to the final hours before an essay hand-up, postgraduates with figurative years of archive fever to process into something cohesive-note-taking and its writing up are battles which never end for a budding academic. ODS recommends that students inform the office of their needs as soon as possible in advance of the new semester, as alternate format materials may take time to procure in the needed format.The gathering up of research information is often a daunting time-consuming task for students one that seemingly never simplifies, nor accelerates. Alternate format materials can be used with technology provided by ODS or with a student’s own preferred technologies. Alternate formats can include but are not limited to audiobooks, EPUB, HTML, or electronic Braille. Alternate Format MaterialsĪlternate format materials are a form of assistive technology and refers to the conversion of textbooks and/or other course materials into a format other than print. Currently, ODS supports Natural Reader EDU, a text to speech platform that offers a mobile app and Chrome extension. ODS provides text to speech software that converts text and digital documents such as PDFs into spoken audio so students may listen to assigned readings and course materials. Student Guide to Getting Started with Glean Text to Speech ![]() We also offer Echo Smart Pens for students that would prefer a physical device for recording and note-taking. ![]() Currently, ODS supports Glean, a browser-based personal study tool that allows students to record classes, take notes and more. ODS provides audio note taking software for the audio recording of in-person or synchronous virtual classes, with optional digital note-taking features. If you are registered with ODS and interested in more information about AT, please reach out to the Assistive Technology Specialist, Deanna Sessions Milano, at The assistive technology specialist can answer questions about AT and alternate format materials, offer training and follow-up support on provided technologies, and troubleshoot additional technology concerns around accessibility and the teaching and learning experience. For more information on registering with our office and receiving accommodations, please visit the How to Register page. Students must be registered with ODS to be eligible to receive AT and alternate format accommodations. Some of the AT available through ODS includes text to speech software, audio recording applications, and the provision of alternate format materials. The Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides assistive technology support to Marymount students with academic accommodations. ![]()
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