Writing with Technology

Note Taking

Some considerations for choosing note-taking assistive technology include:

• What kind of information are you collecting (e.g. diagrams, formulas or plain text)?
• Do you need tools to organize and summarize notes?
• What specific devices do you use to take notes (e.g. cell phone, laptop, Braille note-taker or tablet)?

Note-taking assistive technology can include:

• Specialized stylus or recording pen with a tablet or paper.
• Audio/video recording equipment such as mics or recorders with advanced features.
• Software to organize and sync notes.

Essays and Assignments

The Accessible Learning Centre has a variety of assistive technology tools that can assist with writing essays and assignments.

Note-taking tools can help you:

• Collect and organize research;
• Brainstorm: organize ideas and track them;
• Compose, edit or proofread by voice;
• Find the right words to use; and
• Create visual, tactile or other types of outlines.