Fast Forward College Coaching
Preparing students for the note taking challenges of college BEFORE and DURING their college journey.
Notetaking Tools Can Benefit Students With:
Difficulty Focusing
Our Technology Coaches Are:
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Experts in the field of higher education
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Knowledgeable of classroom expectations for technology use & professor expectations
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Trained in teaching strategies for all student learners ensuring that technology training will go at your student's pace
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Experienced with university disability policies and accommodation language to help your student facilitate the note taking accommodation request proces
Note Taking Training is available on these tools:
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Meet our Coaches
Hi, I'm Dave! I'm a Disability Services Specialist at a college in the Midwest. I enjoy researching & learning about new technology programs and training students in simple language so you can use note taking tools in your classes.
How It Works
Whether you and your student are tech savvy or you think technology is overwhelming, we have support for you every step of the way.
Assessment
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
Training
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
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.
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!
