The "Write" AT & Apps for Notetaking

Long gone should be the days of having a scribe or designated note-taker as an accommodation on an IEP. But how do you promote independence and success of students for whom writing is a challenge? From tools designed with accessibility in mind, to everyday tools used widely in education, there are a range of technology resources that can support students who struggle with note taking. This fast paced session will examine a variety of tools accessible on a wide range of platforms, such as Chrome, iOS, and Android. Explore tools that provide supports for annotating texts, noting important evidence in online video, and that support students who are challenged with listening and writing simultaneously. Beyond just writing the notes themselves, we will also look at tools and strategies for organizing and making sense of notes. Both free and for fee resources will be examined and modeled.
PATINS 2018 Notetaking