![]() Read & Write – Reading Features (highlights and reads aloud text in Word, web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, IE), Adobe PDF, email, etc) need headphones on library PCs (Available on all library PCs).Balabolka (free) - advanced text-to-speech software that reads aloud any selected text using built-in Microsoft voices allows you to open PDF and Word documents directly within Balabolka and have the text read aloud with synchronized highlighting allows you to convert text to mp3 allows you to save text as an LRC file (lyrics file) that is paired with the mp3 and can be played karaoke style on Windows computer via free MiniLyrics software, or via MP3 player app ($1.99) for iOS.NaturalReader Free version (simple text-to-speech software that reads aloud any selected text using built-in Microsoft voices).You can also use the Read aloud feature to have documents or emails read aloud with synchronized highlighting (in an Outlook email, it's located under the Message tab in a Word document, it's located under the Review tab). Speak tool (available in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook this is a built-in feature that you must activate in order to use select text then click the "Speak tool" button to have it read aloud great for proofreading).Immersive Reader can read aloud PDFs that you open with Microsoft Edge (go to Reading View in the address bar, then choose Read aloud). Immersive Reader (free Microsoft Office) - reads text aloud with synchronized highlighting in Word/OneNote/Edge/Outlook to aid in reading comprehension and fluency focus mode to minimize visual clutter color background, font type/size/spacing can be adjusted color-code parts of speech for emerging English readers.Also available for Android, Blackberry, and Windows Phone.īack to top Gadgets for Reading Windows options: *Does not include synchronized audio recording feature, which is only available in desktop versions of OneNote.Įvernote app (free) - allows you to access your notes on your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone and sync them across all of your devices. OneNote app (free iPhone/iPad/Android) - create notebooks/sections and synchronize them with OneNote on your Windows PC or Mac. Loaded with features, including wrist guard, support for left-handers, zoom, and PDF markup. The Penultimate app (free) is a similar handwriting app, but with a simpler layout. NoteTaker HD app ($4.99) - Excellent handwriting notetaker app that also supports typing and drawing. With Notability, you can also import PDFs (e.g., from PolyLearn) and annotate them as desired. Notability app (free $11.99 annual subscription for Plus version) and AudioNote 2 Pro app ($9.99/year subscription option) - synchronize audio recording with what you type similar to how the Livescribe pen works. Evernote (free similar to OneNote * download the Evernote Web Clipper plug-in for your preferred browser).Download the OneNote Web Clipper for your preferred browser so you can save articles or regions of webpages to the notebook section of your choice. Export your PowerPoint slides to OneNote and then type/draw on them as you take notes. Use OneNote to record audio that is synchronized with your typed notes. OneNote (free included in MS Office) powerful, organizing, planning, and notetaking tool now available to Mac users.Notability ($11.99 annual subscription) and AudioNote 2 Pro ($14.99) type notes with synchronized recorded audio can also synchronize your notes with the Notability or AudioNote apps listed below.AudioNote 2 Pro ($14.99) type notes with synchronized recorded audio can also synchronize your notes with the AudioNote 2 app listed below.Evernote (free similar to OneNote * download the Evernote Web Clipper plug-in for your preferred browser). ![]() OneNote (free included in MS Office) - powerful organizing, planning, and notetaking tool available to PC users.Create flashcards using Livescribe dot paper or Livescribe Sound Stickers.Print prof's PowerPoint slides on Livescribe dot paper before class.Echo Desktop companion software (free) allows you to backup, view, organize, share, and search your smartpen notes on your PC or Mac.Costs: $180 (new 2 GB pen) $25 for a 4-pack of single-subject notebooks eligible DRC students can check out a Livescribe Echo smartpen as a notetaking accommodation. ![]() Gadgets for Notetaking Livescribe smartpen
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