Preparing students for the note taking challenges of college BEFORE and DURING their college journey.
Note Taking Technology & Training Services
Preparing students for the note taking skills needed in college BEFORE and DURING their college experience
Notetaking Tools Can Benefit Students With:
Anxiety
Poor Handwriting or
Fine Motor Challenges
Auditory Processing Weakness
ADD or ADHD
Dyslexia
Difficulty Focusing
Note Taking Technology is a Game Changer For College Students
High school academics and college courses demand different skills in order to be successful. Successful college students are able to hit the ground running on Day 1 of the semester with solid note taking, critical thinking and study skills already in place. College is not the time to build academic skills - this is the time to demonstrate the skills built in high school.
If your student has underdeveloped note taking or study skills, not to worry! There are a variety of note taking software and apps that can help. But college is not the place to start practicing with these tools - practice and training should happen BEFORE the college semester starts.
College Students Need Note Taking Skills on Day 1
Professors will not recommend HOW students should take notes in their courses. Professors assume that your student enters their classroom with a robust skill set of both note taking and study strategies. Many high school students tell us that they were not required to take many notes in high school and simply were not taught - and did not have opportunities - to practice note taking skills. The gap between high school and college academic expectations necessitate that students can take notes during a lecture on Day 1.
Note Taking Training is available on these tools:
When I found my note taking app I felt like I could breath in my classes. I didn't feel behind and I actually had notes to study with for my exams. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have a note taking program to help me in college.
Lexi, college freshman, University of Indiana
Services
Whether you and your student are tech savvy or you think technology is overwhelming, we have support for you every step of the way.
Training
For Students
If your student is ready to learn the features of a note taking tool, they will work 1:1 with a Technology Coach to learn the ins and outs of their note taking technology.
On-The-Go Support
For Students
Available anytime, Technology Coaches can troubleshoot and assist students with how to use note taking tools in a particular class setting, in conjunction with an online course platform or help students become familiar with other technology features that can support their classroom learning.
Training
For Schools & Colleges
Not sure where to start? This is a great place to begin. Our short online assessment will match your student's learning preferences with note taking technology that can best support their academic needs
DID YOU KNOW...?
Average rates of speech are 2-3 words per second, but average handwriting is .2 - .3 words per second. Students who are able to take notes in high school because a teacher slows their rate of speaking to allow students time to capture main ideas, may find it challenging to write at the pace of college professors. So what can students do to address this gap in note taking experience and skills? We have the answer! Note taking technology can be a BIG support for new college students. Note taking technology programs have features and options that allow students to utilize the learning style that works best for their brain while also giving them a safety net of a lecture recording, transcription, and various other tools to allow students to focus on the lecture and let the technology take care of the rest!
Note Taking & Students With Disabilities
For college students with disabilities, effective note-taking support is an essential part of their academic success.
After completing the accommodation request process, your student may be eligible for a note-taking accommodation, which the college can provide in different forms. Note Taking accommodations can include:
1) A peer note-taker who uploads class notes to an online portal
2) Lecture notes uploaded by professors
3) Access to a note-taking tool.
If your college student is able to use a note taking tool as an accommodation, their college may provide them with a free license to the college's chosen note taking tool or the university will require your student to purchase the note taking programs privately. However, many students may not have the experience or training to fully utilize all of the benefits of a note-taking tool. Unfortunately, most disability offices in colleges and universities do not provide training on these technologies - their only responsibility is to provide access, not training.
This is where we come in!
Our note-taking technology services are designed to bridge this gap, providing no long-term commitment while offering vital support whether your student is in high school or college. Our Technology Coaches work closely with students to determine the best note-taking tool for their needs, ensuring they are not only equipped to take notes effectively but also to prepare for exams.
With our help, students gain the CONFIDENCE and SKILL they need to succeed, turning note-taking into a powerful tool for academic achievement