[Athen] [EXT]Re: [EXT] Sonocent

[Leyna Bencomo]

I agree as well.  Fortunately, that is my passion…teaching and training.  My master’s degree is on Learning Technology.  I consider that my favorite part of the AT role, training students to use tech.  And I agree that as they go along, they can get better and learn the more nuanced features.  I am fortunate to be able to do that sometimes and in that we have an AT Lab where I can observe the students and work with them.

Leyna Bencomo
Assistive Technology Specialist
Office of Information Technology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, EPC 215
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-4202 / lbencomo at uccs.edu<mailto:lbencomo at uccs.edu>
http://www.uccs.edu/~it/
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From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of Robert Beach
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I agree with you, Sean. That’s why this time I have pulled our Learning Specialist in to do some sessions on good notetaking techniques. I think she will make a difference.


Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS  66112
Phone: 913-288-7671
Email: rbeach at kckcc.edu<mailto:rbeach at kckcc.edu>

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu>> On Behalf Of Sean Keegan
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We ran a basic evaluation of a note-taking program in the CCC system and I believe some of the most critical items for the success of any of these software programs is to keep it simple for students, provide the software app on the student's desired platform (e.g., mobile vs. laptop vs. Chromebook), and have a person or people who can regularly engage with the student to assess and refine the student's note-taking skills.

While such note-taking technology solutions seem straightforward, many of us are in professional roles and have had MUCH experience in taking notes throughout our college careers. For students who are new to college note-taking and/or are working with audiences who do not easily adopt new technologies, having a person available to work with a student on a regular basis to refine the note-taking process is critical. The technology component has to be as simple as absolutely possible so that there is opportunity for a college professional to work with students on developing note-taking skills rather than jumping through all the hoops required to operate the note-taking software or device.

I did see another note-taking company at CSUN this past year called Note Taking Express (https://notetakingexpress.com/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnotetakingexpress.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Clbencomo%40uccs.edu%7C2330721c57684a7acd3308d6e8561af1%7C529343fae8c8419fab2ea70c10038810%7C1%7C0%7C636951853857244199&sdata=Urh7%2Ffed1YJlRQopLyxqyRHcZ%2FkSu%2BML8%2FzatP%2Fv4tU%3D&reserved=0>) that looks interesting. Both Sonocent and Note Taking Express have pros and cons from a technology perspective, but after reviewing much data, I feel the most important component is having a person who can regularly assist a student with note-taking skill development.

Take care,
Sean

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