How can audio help you and your learners? Adam Pearce Education Director

Key questions 1. Why use audio for teaching and learning? 2. What are the concerns with using a mobile device for audio recording? 3. What is Notetalker? 5. What’s next for Notetalker? 4. How does it help and how can it be used?

Why use audio in teaching an learning? Scaffolding the writing process Versatility in learning environments Creating accessible learning materials for all Blending personal equipment with education approaches – mobile and tablet technology

What are the concerns with using a Smartphone? Battery life? Storage? Moving away from a DVR? Audio quality? Control of recordings?

What is Notetalker Pro? A versatile note-making suite for students Notetalker App Notetalker Edit software Notetalker accessories including MM1 mic and power bank Pro

What are the concerns with Smartphones? Battery life? Storage? Moving away from a DVR? Audio quality? Notetalker Power Bank Cloud storage Bookmarking Notetalker microphones Control of recordings? Teacher led recording

How does it help? Notetaking Essays Field work Equations Dyslexia Dyspraxia ASD Hearing impairment Auditory processing Structure Source – Feedback from Notetalker certified training – Nov 15 – March 16

How do students use Notetalker Pro? 1. Record 2. Review 3. Revise Connect your Notetalker accessories to your phone and make a record of audio, images and bookmarks with the app. Review and play back your full recording on your phone. Revise and create fully interactive notes by transferring your recording to the Notetalker Edit software.

How do students use Notetalker Pro? 1. Connect the mic at the start of the lecture or class Easy to transport Recommended for quality

How do students use Notetalker Pro? 2. Start recording using the Notetalker app Simple and focused interface Take pictures of slides, diagrams and pages High contrast options

How do students use Notetalker Pro? 3. Playback and check your recording on your phone Unlimited recording Fast forward to review bookmarks Full playback on the phone

How do students use Notetalker Pro? 4. Transfer your recording to Notetalker Edit Use of Dropbox as a combined study strategy for other course material Transfer by cable also possible

How do students use Notetalker Pro? 6. Add detail and more information to create full notes with Edit

Summary Focus on audio quality. Simple, but powerful applications Use in a wide range of study contexts including note taking, guided reading, evidencing methodology based work and creation of revision materials. A versatile audio notetaking suite.

Creation of revision files Extract key audio clips and bookmarks from recordings in Edit Group key notes and audio together using bookmark colours Save as revision file and import to Smartphone or tablet Play audio, review notes, images and PowerPoint slides on a Smartphone or tablet.

Notetaking and transcription Agreement reached with independent notetaking service provider Upload student’s Notetalker app file to notetaker’s FTP server Notes or transcription added to Notetalker Edit bookmark area and placed in student area on FTP server Student account opened with notetaking service

Next steps? 1. Visit our stand to sign up Notetalker certified DSA Assessor training. 2. Continued contact with me via