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Solving the note taking problem using audio annotation technology

Proposal No: 2250

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  • Dave Tucker, Sonocent

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Length of Session (in hours): 1-hrFormat: Lecture Expertise Level: All Levels Type of session: Not provided

Summary of Session

Designed for students who struggle with note taking, Sonocent Audio Notetaker combines audio, text and images in the same space to provide a truly UDL learning environment. This session will explore why the software’s innovative approach to note taking is so effective for learning.

Abstract

Taking better notes will lead to better grades. But what about those students who struggle to take notes in class? Sonocent Audio Notetaker is an innovative study tool which enables almost any student to create complete notes from class, facilitating both independence and better learning. Designed for students who struggle with note taking, Audio Notetaker combines audio, text and images in the same space to provide a truly UDL learning environment. Audio Notetaker’s unique audio workspace visualizes each phrase from an audio recording as a colored bar. These phrases can be color-coded during recording, enabling students to label teachers’ instructions as they would highlight words in a textbook. Using examples from current users, this session will explore why the software’s innovative approach to note taking is so effective for learning and how students with a wide range of disabilities are using it.

Keypoints

  1. The process of note taking is key component of learning
  2. Active learning requires more than simply listening back to something
  3. How students are using Audio Notetaker as a note taking and study tool

Speaker Bio(s)

Dave Tucker

Dave Tucker has been working within the assistive technology industry since 2010. He runs Sonocent with his father; a small British software company which aims to enable students with learning disabilities to study effectively. Their mission - better learning. His previous speaking credits include ATIA, Accessing Higher Ground and AHEAD.

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