The Google Keep Chrome extension allows learners to save a link to a web resource (website, video, audio file, PDF, etc) directly into Google Keep. Users can add labels, colors, and text to the note to help with organization. Users can then access the web resource again from their curated list kept in Google Keep.
Add web resources right into Google Keep.
The Read&Write for Google Chrome extension provides a variety of ways to help learners engage in the process of researching information.
Look up definitions of words with pictures to learn new vocabulary.
Dictionary & Picture Dictionary
Listen to text and image descriptions be read aloud.
Text-to-Speech
Perform quick web searches by highlighting text and clicking a button.
Web Search
Reduce the amount of visual clutter and customize fonts, spacing, colors and more to improve readability.
Simplify Page
Highlight text with different colors. Then automatically pull them into a new Google Doc where they are sorted by color.
Collect Highlights
Translate single words to support those learning multiple languages learn new vocabulary.
Translator
Take notes using Google Keep
Google Keep is a note taking application that interfaces with Google Docs, Slides, Calendar and more! The application works like digital sticky notes where learners can keep everything on one place. Learners can create notes using type, images, and recorded audio which also provides speech to text transcription. Notes can be color coded and labeled to correspond with areas of study and personal interests. Learners can sort by labels and/or quickly locate notes based on search terms along with many other features to help individual keep everything together and organized. Learners can also move notes from Google Keep to Google Docs.
Microsoft OneNote is like a digital filing cabinet or Trapper Keeper which allows a learners to keep everything in one place. Onenote works with the Office 365 Suite of applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more. Learners can create notes using type, images, and recorded audio. Notes can be color coded and tagged to correspond with areas of study and personal interests. Learners can sort by tags and/or quickly locate notes based on search terms along with many other features to help individual keep everything together and organized. OneNote also has embedded literacy supports, such as Immersive Reader, which might help some learners access content.
The Read&Write for Google Chrome extension provides a variety of ways to help learners to take notes.
Use speech to text to leave notes in a Google Doc.
Talk&Type
Record audio comments to make notations in a Google Doc.
Voice Notes
Word prediction helps with spelling and decreases keystrokes.
Word Prediction
Portable Document Format (PDF) files are a popular way to convey information. Notes can be taken directly on a PDF using the Texthelp PDF Reader Chrome extension which works with Schoology. Learners can make notations on the PDF using text, voice, or freehand writing. Word prediction can also be used when entering text to help a learner with spelling accuracy. Text can also be highlighted using four different colors and then extracted into a new document collated by color. Notes are automatically saved on the PDF file. Annotations remain when shared and opened by another person using the Texthelp PDF Reader Chrome extension.
Texthelp PDF Reader can be used to make annotation on a PDF and integrates with Schoology.
Sketchnoting can help people visualize concepts.
Sketchnoting is a form of notetaking where the person taking notes draws an image. The visualization is meant to tie concepts together and can be made using a combination of text and pictures. The active process of creating the sketch note along with the visual representation of the concepts helps the learner make connections and remember the content. Beyond paper and pencil, any tool that provides a drawing feature could be used to create a sketchnote including but not limited to the following:
Create study guides automatically.
Use the Read&Write for Google Chrome Vocabulary tool to create study guides complete with definitions, pictures, and a place for additional notes. Learners or educators can highlight individual words and instantly transform them into a study guide in a Google Doc that provides the definitions of each word along with a picture support and a place to add text or an audio comment. Learners can then review the study guide to learn the vocabulary terms.
Text to speech can be used to listen to text. There are times when a learner might prefer to listen to notes without the text. The Audio Maker tool allows a user transform selected text into an .MP3 file. The learner can then listen to the file using an audio player. Further, the .MP3 file can be embedded in other files to listening anytime, anywhere. Learners can use this tool to review notes, study guides, or any other text.
Create .MP3 files from text using the Audio Maker tool.