Note-taking Strategies<\/h2>\r\nFew people have been taught how to take notes. Unfortunately, instructing students how to take notes is no one's responsibility. If a student does not understand how to take and interpret notes, no amount of technology or accommodation will be useful. Langara\u2019s Academic Success Centre<\/a> has resources, workshops, and tutoring that may assist students with note-taking\r\n\r\nConsider these free tools for note-taking:\r\n[columns count=3]\r\n\r\nMicrosoft OneNote<\/a>\r\n\r\nApple Notes<\/a>\r\n\r\nGoogle Keep<\/a>\r\n\r\nMicrosoft Word<\/a> (Select File<\/strong> > New<\/strong>\/New from Template <\/strong>> Notes)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nGoogle Docs<\/a> (File<\/strong> > New<\/strong> > From document gallery<\/strong> > Class notes)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\n\r\nPopular note-taking methods include:\r\n\r\n[columns count=2]\r\n\r\nOutline<\/a> notes are bullet points that mimic the organization of the material or presentation.\r\n\r\nCornell<\/a> notes organize material using a template (Word<\/a>, Google Docs Template<\/a>).\r\n\r\nSentence<\/a> notetaking involves writing a sentence for each point and organizing material once the overall structure is clear.\r\n\r\nMapping<\/a> is a visual style that emphasizes major concepts and connections between ideas. Consider MindMeister<\/a>, Inspiration<\/a> or OneNote.\r\n\r\nBoxing<\/a> is a visual style that organizes material with boxes around each subtopic.\r\n\r\nLearn more about notetaking strategies.<\/a>\r\n\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/a>Note-taking Software<\/h2>\r\n<\/a>Record and Transcribe<\/h3>\r\nOne method for notetaking is to record audio and transcribe the recording later. While this does not allow students to correct and annotate the transcript in real-time, it may be a better solution for students that struggle with focus. This method is also better suited for lectures and presentations<\/strong> as the recorder can be placed near the speaker or presenter.\r\n\r\nTo record audio:\r\n\r\n \t- On a digital recorder, press the record button to begin capturing audio.\r\n
\r\n \t- Users should familiarize themselves with additional features such as sound modes and recording levels.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- To record audio on a smart device:\r\n
\r\n \t- Use an audio recording application.\r\n
\r\n \t- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app on Samsung devices and\u00a0Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default on Google devices.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Voice Memos<\/a> is the default app on\u00a0iOS<\/a>,\u00a0iPadOS<\/a>, and\u00a0macOS.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app for Windows.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- Begin recording.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- When done recording, press Stop. Then transfer the recording to a computer. For a digital recorder, use the included connector and for a Smart Device consider cloud storage (such as OneDrive, iCloud, or Google Drive) or emailing the audio file to yourself.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
Microsoft Word<\/h4>\r\nThe\u00a0web version of Microsoft Word<\/strong>\u00a0offers an excellent transcription tool. To transcribe audio, you must have a\u00a0.wav, .mp4, .m4a, or .mp3 file format.\r\n\r\n \t- Open a new\u00a0Word document in the web platform<\/a> (https:\/\/www.office.com\/launch\/word?auth=2).<\/li>\r\n \t
- On the\u00a0Home\u00a0<\/strong>ribbon, select the arrow below or beside\u00a0<\/span>Dictate\u00a0<\/strong>and choose\u00a0<\/span>Transcribe.
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<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t- Select the\u00a0Upload audio<\/strong> button.\r\n
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<\/li>\r\n \t- Choose your file and select\u00a0Open.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
- When the process is complete, you can edit the transcript and add it to your document with various features such as speaker labels and timestamps.\r\n
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<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nNote: users can transcribe 300 minutes per month.\r\n\r\nOfficial Microsoft documentation on\u00a0transcribing your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.\r\n\r\nHow to\u00a0dictate speech into Word<\/a>\u00a0on all platforms.\r\n\r\nDictate your notes in OneNote.<\/a>\r\n\r\nTranscribe your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.\r\nDragon<\/h4>\r\nDragon Naturally Speaking<\/a> can transcribe .wav, .mp3, and .m4a file types to text.\r\n\r\n \t- Open\u00a0Tools<\/strong>\u00a0menu and select\u00a0Transcribe Recording.\r\n
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<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t- Choose file and select\u00a0Transcribe.\r\n
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<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \t- If the recording is of someone else's voice, select Someone else<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0Select the speaker\u00a0<\/strong>menu.<\/li>\r\n \t
- By default, the Output text file location will be the same as the Input audio file location.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- Wait for the transcription process to complete. Dragon creates a text file that can be opened in DragonPad or Word or saved for later as an .RTF text file.\r\n
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<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nWatch a\u00a0demonstration of Dragon's transcription tool (video, 2:01)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nTranscribing recorded speech with Dragon.<\/a>\r\n\r\nVisit Dragon Watch and Learn<\/a> for videos of common Dragon features in action.\r\nmacOS and iOS Voice Memo Transcription<\/h4>\r\n\r\n \t- Go to the Voice Memos app\u00a0
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\u00a0on your Mac.<\/li>\r\n \t - Click the recording with the transcript you want to view.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0
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\u00a0to view the transcript.<\/li>\r\n \t - Select the text you want to copy,\u00a0Control-click<\/a> it, then choose Copy. Open a Document, email, or anywhere else you can input text and paste.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nRead more about Voice Memos transcription on Mac<\/a>.\r\n
Audapolis<\/h4>\r\nAudapolis is an open source transcript editor<\/a>\u00a0that automatically transcribes audio to text.\r\n<\/a>Live Note-taking and Transcription<\/h3>\r\nAn increasingly popular technology-based note-taking solution are live transcription and note-taking platforms. These tools record and transcribe audio in that users can amend and annotate in real-time.\r\n\r\nAs the audio is recorded by the user\u2019s device, these solutions may not work in large lectures or noisy environments due to space between speaker and microphone, background noise, and echoes. Live transcription options work best for small meetings, seminars, or group work<\/strong>.\r\n<\/a>OneNote<\/h4>\r\nMicrosoft OneNote can record audio while you type notes. OneNote automatically links typed notes to the recording time when the note was added.\r\n\r\nTo record audio and type notes in OneNote:\r\n\r\n \t- On the\u00a0Home<\/strong> tab, open the Transcribe <\/strong>menu and select Record Audio<\/strong>\u00a0
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\r\n\r\n \t- If the\u00a0Transcribe<\/strong> menu does not appear on the home tab, check the\u00a0Insert\u00a0<\/strong>tab.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- OneNote will automatically begin recording.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Type your notes below.
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<\/li>\r\n \t - When finished, click the\u00a0Stop<\/strong> button on the\u00a0Playback<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Place the mouse cursor on a line of text and then click the play button that appears to the left.
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<\/li>\r\n \t - OneNote will play the audio from the time you typed the note.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YJqT-dCQ1DI\r\n\r\nTo transcribe the entire audio file:\r\n
\r\n \t- Right-click on the audio file and select Save As...
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<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t- On the\u00a0Playback<\/strong> tab open the\u00a0Transcribe\u00a0<\/strong>menu and click\u00a0Transcribe.
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<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t- In the Transcribe <\/strong>panel that opens and click Upload <\/strong>and select the audio file saved in step 1.
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<\/li>\r\n \t- When transcription is complete open the\u00a0Add to page<\/strong> menu and select your desired format.\r\n
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<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nGlean<\/h4>\r\nGlean<\/a> (formerly Sonocent) is a notetaking application that can transcribe audio to text. Glean is available as a web application and mobile app.\r\n\r\nTo use Glean to take notes and transcribe audio:\r\n\r\n \t- Sign in to Glean<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0New Event<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click the red dot\u00a0Record\u00a0button.<\/li>\r\n \t
- As Glean is recording you can add notes, headings, or attachments. Your interactions will be noted at the time in the recording.<\/li>\r\n \t
- When the presentation is over, click\u00a0Transcribe Audio.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Transcript.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo use Glean to transcribe pre-recorded audio:\r\n
\r\n \t- Sign in to Glean.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0New Event.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Open the\u00a0Event Options\u00a0menu in the top right of the window.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Import Audio\u00a0and\u00a0choose file.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Transcribe Audio.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Transcript.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Text.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Highlight text and copy to Word document or select\u00a0Post\u00a0to post transcribed text to Glean Event and automatically saved.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nGlean Help Centre<\/a>\r\n
Notta<\/h4>\r\nNotta<\/a> is a notetaking application.\r\n\r\nTo use Notta to take notes and transcribe audio:\r\n\r\n \t- Login to Notta.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Record an Audio.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Add Notes\u00a0to add a timestamped note.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Stop.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Download\u00a0to export the recording and\/or transcript in various formats.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo use Notta to transcribe pre-recorded audio:\r\n
\r\n \t- Login to Notta.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Import Files.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Once transcription is complete, open the file from the Notta Dashboard.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Make edits, add notes, and export in various formats.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nNotta Help Center<\/a>\r\n
Otter.ai<\/h4>\r\nOtter.ai<\/a> is a speech to text transcription application available as a web application, Chrome extension, and mobile app.\r\n\r\nTo use Otter to take notes and transcribe audio:\r\n\r\n \t- Sign in to Otter.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Record.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Otter will open a new conversation and begin recording.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click on any transcribed text to add a comment.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Stop Recording\u00a0when you are finished. The audio recording and transcribed text will be available for review and export.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo use Otter to transcribe pre-recorded audio:\r\n
\r\n \t- Sign in to Otter.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- On the Otter dashboard, select the\u00a0Import\u00a0button.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Drag and drop your file or select\u00a0Browse files.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Wait for transcription process to complete.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Go to transcript.<\/li>\r\n \t
- The audio file can be played and the transcript can be edited for accuracy.<\/li>\r\n \t
- The transcript can also be manipulated, annotated, and highlighted.<\/li>\r\n \t
- From\u00a0My Conversations\u00a0the transcript can be exported.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nOtter.ai Help Center<\/a>","rendered":"
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\nOn this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Note-taking Strategies<\/a><\/li>\n
- Note-taking Software<\/a><\/li>\n
- Record and Transcribe<\/a><\/li>\n
- Live transcription<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note-taking Strategies<\/h2>\n
Few people have been taught how to take notes. Unfortunately, instructing students how to take notes is no one’s responsibility. If a student does not understand how to take and interpret notes, no amount of technology or accommodation will be useful. Langara\u2019s Academic Success Centre<\/a> has resources, workshops, and tutoring that may assist students with note-taking<\/p>\nConsider these free tools for note-taking:<\/p>\n
\nMicrosoft OneNote<\/a><\/p>\nApple Notes<\/a><\/p>\nGoogle Keep<\/a><\/p>\nMicrosoft Word<\/a> (Select File<\/strong> > New<\/strong>\/New from Template <\/strong>> Notes)<\/strong><\/p>\nGoogle Docs<\/a> (File<\/strong> > New<\/strong> > From document gallery<\/strong> > Class notes)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nPopular note-taking methods include:<\/p>\n
\nOutline<\/a> notes are bullet points that mimic the organization of the material or presentation.<\/p>\nCornell<\/a> notes organize material using a template (Word<\/a>, Google Docs Template<\/a>).<\/p>\nSentence<\/a> notetaking involves writing a sentence for each point and organizing material once the overall structure is clear.<\/p>\nMapping<\/a> is a visual style that emphasizes major concepts and connections between ideas. Consider MindMeister<\/a>, Inspiration<\/a> or OneNote.<\/p>\nBoxing<\/a> is a visual style that organizes material with boxes around each subtopic.<\/p>\nLearn more about notetaking strategies.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>Note-taking Software<\/h2>\n<\/a>Record and Transcribe<\/h3>\nOne method for notetaking is to record audio and transcribe the recording later. While this does not allow students to correct and annotate the transcript in real-time, it may be a better solution for students that struggle with focus. This method is also better suited for lectures and presentations<\/strong> as the recorder can be placed near the speaker or presenter.<\/p>\nTo record audio:<\/p>\n
\n- On a digital recorder, press the record button to begin capturing audio.\n
\n- Users should familiarize themselves with additional features such as sound modes and recording levels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- To record audio on a smart device:\n
\n- Use an audio recording application.\n
\n- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app on Samsung devices and\u00a0Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default on Google devices.<\/li>\n
- Voice Memos<\/a> is the default app on\u00a0iOS<\/a>,\u00a0iPadOS<\/a>, and\u00a0macOS.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app for Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Begin recording.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- When done recording, press Stop. Then transfer the recording to a computer. For a digital recorder, use the included connector and for a Smart Device consider cloud storage (such as OneDrive, iCloud, or Google Drive) or emailing the audio file to yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Microsoft Word<\/h4>\n
The\u00a0web version of Microsoft Word<\/strong>\u00a0offers an excellent transcription tool. To transcribe audio, you must have a\u00a0.wav, .mp4, .m4a, or .mp3 file format.<\/p>\n\n- Open a new\u00a0Word document in the web platform<\/a> (https:\/\/www.office.com\/launch\/word?auth=2).<\/li>\n
- On the\u00a0Home\u00a0<\/strong>ribbon, select the arrow below or beside\u00a0<\/span>Dictate\u00a0<\/strong>and choose\u00a0<\/span>Transcribe.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Select the\u00a0Upload audio<\/strong> button.
\n<\/li>\n- Choose your file and select\u00a0Open.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- When the process is complete, you can edit the transcript and add it to your document with various features such as speaker labels and timestamps.
\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nNote: users can transcribe 300 minutes per month.<\/p>\n
Official Microsoft documentation on\u00a0transcribing your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.<\/p>\nHow to\u00a0dictate speech into Word<\/a>\u00a0on all platforms.<\/p>\nDictate your notes in OneNote.<\/a><\/p>\nTranscribe your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.<\/p>\nDragon<\/h4>\n
Dragon Naturally Speaking<\/a> can transcribe .wav, .mp3, and .m4a file types to text.<\/p>\n\n- Open\u00a0Tools<\/strong>\u00a0menu and select\u00a0Transcribe Recording.
\n<\/strong><\/li>\n- Choose file and select\u00a0Transcribe.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- If the recording is of someone else’s voice, select Someone else<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0Select the speaker\u00a0<\/strong>menu.<\/li>\n
- By default, the Output text file location will be the same as the Input audio file location.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Wait for the transcription process to complete. Dragon creates a text file that can be opened in DragonPad or Word or saved for later as an .RTF text file.
\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWatch a\u00a0demonstration of Dragon’s transcription tool (video, 2:01)<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Note-taking Software<\/h2>\r\n<\/a>Record and Transcribe<\/h3>\r\nOne method for notetaking is to record audio and transcribe the recording later. While this does not allow students to correct and annotate the transcript in real-time, it may be a better solution for students that struggle with focus. This method is also better suited for lectures and presentations<\/strong> as the recorder can be placed near the speaker or presenter.\r\n\r\nTo record audio:\r\n\r\n \t- On a digital recorder, press the record button to begin capturing audio.\r\n
\r\n \t- Users should familiarize themselves with additional features such as sound modes and recording levels.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- To record audio on a smart device:\r\n
\r\n \t- Use an audio recording application.\r\n
\r\n \t- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app on Samsung devices and\u00a0Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default on Google devices.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Voice Memos<\/a> is the default app on\u00a0iOS<\/a>,\u00a0iPadOS<\/a>, and\u00a0macOS.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app for Windows.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- Begin recording.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- When done recording, press Stop. Then transfer the recording to a computer. For a digital recorder, use the included connector and for a Smart Device consider cloud storage (such as OneDrive, iCloud, or Google Drive) or emailing the audio file to yourself.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
Microsoft Word<\/h4>\r\nThe\u00a0web version of Microsoft Word<\/strong>\u00a0offers an excellent transcription tool. To transcribe audio, you must have a\u00a0.wav, .mp4, .m4a, or .mp3 file format.\r\n\r\n \t- Open a new\u00a0Word document in the web platform<\/a> (https:\/\/www.office.com\/launch\/word?auth=2).<\/li>\r\n \t
- On the\u00a0Home\u00a0<\/strong>ribbon, select the arrow below or beside\u00a0<\/span>Dictate\u00a0<\/strong>and choose\u00a0<\/span>Transcribe.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select the\u00a0Upload audio<\/strong> button.\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- Choose your file and select\u00a0Open.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
- When the process is complete, you can edit the transcript and add it to your document with various features such as speaker labels and timestamps.\r\n\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nNote: users can transcribe 300 minutes per month.\r\n\r\nOfficial Microsoft documentation on\u00a0transcribing your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.\r\n\r\nHow to\u00a0dictate speech into Word<\/a>\u00a0on all platforms.\r\n\r\nDictate your notes in OneNote.<\/a>\r\n\r\nTranscribe your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.\r\n
Dragon<\/h4>\r\nDragon Naturally Speaking<\/a> can transcribe .wav, .mp3, and .m4a file types to text.\r\n\r\n \t- Open\u00a0Tools<\/strong>\u00a0menu and select\u00a0Transcribe Recording.\r\n<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
- Choose file and select\u00a0Transcribe.\r\n<\/strong>\r\n
\r\n \t- If the recording is of someone else's voice, select Someone else<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0Select the speaker\u00a0<\/strong>menu.<\/li>\r\n \t
- By default, the Output text file location will be the same as the Input audio file location.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- Wait for the transcription process to complete. Dragon creates a text file that can be opened in DragonPad or Word or saved for later as an .RTF text file.\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nWatch a\u00a0demonstration of Dragon's transcription tool (video, 2:01)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nTranscribing recorded speech with Dragon.<\/a>\r\n\r\nVisit Dragon Watch and Learn<\/a> for videos of common Dragon features in action.\r\n
macOS and iOS Voice Memo Transcription<\/h4>\r\n\r\n \t- Go to the Voice Memos app\u00a0\u00a0on your Mac.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click the recording with the transcript you want to view.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0\u00a0to view the transcript.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select the text you want to copy,\u00a0Control-click<\/a> it, then choose Copy. Open a Document, email, or anywhere else you can input text and paste.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nRead more about Voice Memos transcription on Mac<\/a>.\r\n
Audapolis<\/h4>\r\nAudapolis is an open source transcript editor<\/a>\u00a0that automatically transcribes audio to text.\r\n<\/a>Live Note-taking and Transcription<\/h3>\r\nAn increasingly popular technology-based note-taking solution are live transcription and note-taking platforms. These tools record and transcribe audio in that users can amend and annotate in real-time.\r\n\r\nAs the audio is recorded by the user\u2019s device, these solutions may not work in large lectures or noisy environments due to space between speaker and microphone, background noise, and echoes. Live transcription options work best for small meetings, seminars, or group work<\/strong>.\r\n<\/a>OneNote<\/h4>\r\nMicrosoft OneNote can record audio while you type notes. OneNote automatically links typed notes to the recording time when the note was added.\r\n\r\nTo record audio and type notes in OneNote:\r\n\r\n \t- On the\u00a0Home<\/strong> tab, open the Transcribe <\/strong>menu and select Record Audio<\/strong>\u00a0\r\n
\r\n \t- If the\u00a0Transcribe<\/strong> menu does not appear on the home tab, check the\u00a0Insert\u00a0<\/strong>tab.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- OneNote will automatically begin recording.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Type your notes below.<\/li>\r\n \t
- When finished, click the\u00a0Stop<\/strong> button on the\u00a0Playback<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Place the mouse cursor on a line of text and then click the play button that appears to the left. <\/li>\r\n \t
- OneNote will play the audio from the time you typed the note.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YJqT-dCQ1DI\r\n\r\nTo transcribe the entire audio file:\r\n
\r\n \t- Right-click on the audio file and select Save As...<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
- On the\u00a0Playback<\/strong> tab open the\u00a0Transcribe\u00a0<\/strong>menu and click\u00a0Transcribe.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
- In the Transcribe <\/strong>panel that opens and click Upload <\/strong>and select the audio file saved in step 1.<\/li>\r\n \t
- When transcription is complete open the\u00a0Add to page<\/strong> menu and select your desired format.\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
Glean<\/h4>\r\nGlean<\/a> (formerly Sonocent) is a notetaking application that can transcribe audio to text. Glean is available as a web application and mobile app.\r\n\r\nTo use Glean to take notes and transcribe audio:\r\n\r\n \t- Sign in to Glean<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0New Event<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click the red dot\u00a0Record\u00a0button.<\/li>\r\n \t
- As Glean is recording you can add notes, headings, or attachments. Your interactions will be noted at the time in the recording.<\/li>\r\n \t
- When the presentation is over, click\u00a0Transcribe Audio.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Transcript.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo use Glean to transcribe pre-recorded audio:\r\n
\r\n \t- Sign in to Glean.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0New Event.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Open the\u00a0Event Options\u00a0menu in the top right of the window.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Import Audio\u00a0and\u00a0choose file.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Transcribe Audio.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Transcript.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Text.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Highlight text and copy to Word document or select\u00a0Post\u00a0to post transcribed text to Glean Event and automatically saved.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nGlean Help Centre<\/a>\r\n
Notta<\/h4>\r\nNotta<\/a> is a notetaking application.\r\n\r\nTo use Notta to take notes and transcribe audio:\r\n\r\n \t- Login to Notta.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Record an Audio.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Add Notes\u00a0to add a timestamped note.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Stop.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Download\u00a0to export the recording and\/or transcript in various formats.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo use Notta to transcribe pre-recorded audio:\r\n
\r\n \t- Login to Notta.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Import Files.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Once transcription is complete, open the file from the Notta Dashboard.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Make edits, add notes, and export in various formats.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nNotta Help Center<\/a>\r\n
Otter.ai<\/h4>\r\nOtter.ai<\/a> is a speech to text transcription application available as a web application, Chrome extension, and mobile app.\r\n\r\nTo use Otter to take notes and transcribe audio:\r\n\r\n \t- Sign in to Otter.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Record.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Otter will open a new conversation and begin recording.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click on any transcribed text to add a comment.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Stop Recording\u00a0when you are finished. The audio recording and transcribed text will be available for review and export.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo use Otter to transcribe pre-recorded audio:\r\n
\r\n \t- Sign in to Otter.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- On the Otter dashboard, select the\u00a0Import\u00a0button.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Drag and drop your file or select\u00a0Browse files.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Wait for transcription process to complete.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Go to transcript.<\/li>\r\n \t
- The audio file can be played and the transcript can be edited for accuracy.<\/li>\r\n \t
- The transcript can also be manipulated, annotated, and highlighted.<\/li>\r\n \t
- From\u00a0My Conversations\u00a0the transcript can be exported.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nOtter.ai Help Center<\/a>","rendered":"
\nOn this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Note-taking Strategies<\/a><\/li>\n
- Note-taking Software<\/a><\/li>\n
- Record and Transcribe<\/a><\/li>\n
- Live transcription<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note-taking Strategies<\/h2>\n
Few people have been taught how to take notes. Unfortunately, instructing students how to take notes is no one’s responsibility. If a student does not understand how to take and interpret notes, no amount of technology or accommodation will be useful. Langara\u2019s Academic Success Centre<\/a> has resources, workshops, and tutoring that may assist students with note-taking<\/p>\nConsider these free tools for note-taking:<\/p>\n
\nMicrosoft OneNote<\/a><\/p>\nApple Notes<\/a><\/p>\nGoogle Keep<\/a><\/p>\nMicrosoft Word<\/a> (Select File<\/strong> > New<\/strong>\/New from Template <\/strong>> Notes)<\/strong><\/p>\nGoogle Docs<\/a> (File<\/strong> > New<\/strong> > From document gallery<\/strong> > Class notes)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nPopular note-taking methods include:<\/p>\n
\nOutline<\/a> notes are bullet points that mimic the organization of the material or presentation.<\/p>\nCornell<\/a> notes organize material using a template (Word<\/a>, Google Docs Template<\/a>).<\/p>\nSentence<\/a> notetaking involves writing a sentence for each point and organizing material once the overall structure is clear.<\/p>\nMapping<\/a> is a visual style that emphasizes major concepts and connections between ideas. Consider MindMeister<\/a>, Inspiration<\/a> or OneNote.<\/p>\nBoxing<\/a> is a visual style that organizes material with boxes around each subtopic.<\/p>\nLearn more about notetaking strategies.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>Note-taking Software<\/h2>\n<\/a>Record and Transcribe<\/h3>\nOne method for notetaking is to record audio and transcribe the recording later. While this does not allow students to correct and annotate the transcript in real-time, it may be a better solution for students that struggle with focus. This method is also better suited for lectures and presentations<\/strong> as the recorder can be placed near the speaker or presenter.<\/p>\nTo record audio:<\/p>\n
\n- On a digital recorder, press the record button to begin capturing audio.\n
\n- Users should familiarize themselves with additional features such as sound modes and recording levels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- To record audio on a smart device:\n
\n- Use an audio recording application.\n
\n- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app on Samsung devices and\u00a0Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default on Google devices.<\/li>\n
- Voice Memos<\/a> is the default app on\u00a0iOS<\/a>,\u00a0iPadOS<\/a>, and\u00a0macOS.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app for Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Begin recording.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- When done recording, press Stop. Then transfer the recording to a computer. For a digital recorder, use the included connector and for a Smart Device consider cloud storage (such as OneDrive, iCloud, or Google Drive) or emailing the audio file to yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Microsoft Word<\/h4>\n
The\u00a0web version of Microsoft Word<\/strong>\u00a0offers an excellent transcription tool. To transcribe audio, you must have a\u00a0.wav, .mp4, .m4a, or .mp3 file format.<\/p>\n\n- Open a new\u00a0Word document in the web platform<\/a> (https:\/\/www.office.com\/launch\/word?auth=2).<\/li>\n
- On the\u00a0Home\u00a0<\/strong>ribbon, select the arrow below or beside\u00a0<\/span>Dictate\u00a0<\/strong>and choose\u00a0<\/span>Transcribe.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Select the\u00a0Upload audio<\/strong> button.
\n<\/li>\n- Choose your file and select\u00a0Open.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- When the process is complete, you can edit the transcript and add it to your document with various features such as speaker labels and timestamps.
\n
\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nNote: users can transcribe 300 minutes per month.<\/p>\n
Official Microsoft documentation on\u00a0transcribing your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.<\/p>\nHow to\u00a0dictate speech into Word<\/a>\u00a0on all platforms.<\/p>\nDictate your notes in OneNote.<\/a><\/p>\nTranscribe your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.<\/p>\nDragon<\/h4>\n
Dragon Naturally Speaking<\/a> can transcribe .wav, .mp3, and .m4a file types to text.<\/p>\n\n- Open\u00a0Tools<\/strong>\u00a0menu and select\u00a0Transcribe Recording.
\n<\/strong><\/li>\n- Choose file and select\u00a0Transcribe.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- If the recording is of someone else’s voice, select Someone else<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0Select the speaker\u00a0<\/strong>menu.<\/li>\n
- By default, the Output text file location will be the same as the Input audio file location.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Wait for the transcription process to complete. Dragon creates a text file that can be opened in DragonPad or Word or saved for later as an .RTF text file.
\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWatch a\u00a0demonstration of Dragon’s transcription tool (video, 2:01)<\/a>.<\/p>\n
- \r\n \t
- On a digital recorder, press the record button to begin capturing audio.\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Users should familiarize themselves with additional features such as sound modes and recording levels.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- To record audio on a smart device:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Use an audio recording application.\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app on Samsung devices and\u00a0Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default on Google devices.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Voice Memos<\/a> is the default app on\u00a0iOS<\/a>,\u00a0iPadOS<\/a>, and\u00a0macOS.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app for Windows.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- Begin recording.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- When done recording, press Stop. Then transfer the recording to a computer. For a digital recorder, use the included connector and for a Smart Device consider cloud storage (such as OneDrive, iCloud, or Google Drive) or emailing the audio file to yourself.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
Microsoft Word<\/h4>\r\nThe\u00a0web version of Microsoft Word<\/strong>\u00a0offers an excellent transcription tool. To transcribe audio, you must have a\u00a0.wav, .mp4, .m4a, or .mp3 file format.\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Open a new\u00a0Word document in the web platform<\/a> (https:\/\/www.office.com\/launch\/word?auth=2).<\/li>\r\n \t
- On the\u00a0Home\u00a0<\/strong>ribbon, select the arrow below or beside\u00a0<\/span>Dictate\u00a0<\/strong>and choose\u00a0<\/span>Transcribe.
<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t- Select the\u00a0Upload audio<\/strong> button.\r\n
<\/li>\r\n \t- Choose your file and select\u00a0Open.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
- When the process is complete, you can edit the transcript and add it to your document with various features such as speaker labels and timestamps.\r\n
\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nNote: users can transcribe 300 minutes per month.\r\n\r\nOfficial Microsoft documentation on\u00a0transcribing your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.\r\n\r\nHow to\u00a0dictate speech into Word<\/a>\u00a0on all platforms.\r\n\r\nDictate your notes in OneNote.<\/a>\r\n\r\nTranscribe your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.\r\nDragon<\/h4>\r\nDragon Naturally Speaking<\/a> can transcribe .wav, .mp3, and .m4a file types to text.\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Open\u00a0Tools<\/strong>\u00a0menu and select\u00a0Transcribe Recording.\r\n<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
- Choose file and select\u00a0Transcribe.\r\n
<\/strong>\r\n- \r\n \t
- If the recording is of someone else's voice, select Someone else<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0Select the speaker\u00a0<\/strong>menu.<\/li>\r\n \t
- By default, the Output text file location will be the same as the Input audio file location.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- Wait for the transcription process to complete. Dragon creates a text file that can be opened in DragonPad or Word or saved for later as an .RTF text file.\r\n
<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nWatch a\u00a0demonstration of Dragon's transcription tool (video, 2:01)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nTranscribing recorded speech with Dragon.<\/a>\r\n\r\nVisit Dragon Watch and Learn<\/a> for videos of common Dragon features in action.\r\nmacOS and iOS Voice Memo Transcription<\/h4>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Go to the Voice Memos app\u00a0\u00a0on your Mac.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click the recording with the transcript you want to view.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0\u00a0to view the transcript.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select the text you want to copy,\u00a0Control-click<\/a> it, then choose Copy. Open a Document, email, or anywhere else you can input text and paste.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nRead more about Voice Memos transcription on Mac<\/a>.\r\n
Audapolis<\/h4>\r\nAudapolis is an open source transcript editor<\/a>\u00a0that automatically transcribes audio to text.\r\n
<\/a>Live Note-taking and Transcription<\/h3>\r\nAn increasingly popular technology-based note-taking solution are live transcription and note-taking platforms. These tools record and transcribe audio in that users can amend and annotate in real-time.\r\n\r\nAs the audio is recorded by the user\u2019s device, these solutions may not work in large lectures or noisy environments due to space between speaker and microphone, background noise, and echoes. Live transcription options work best for small meetings, seminars, or group work<\/strong>.\r\n
<\/a>OneNote<\/h4>\r\nMicrosoft OneNote can record audio while you type notes. OneNote automatically links typed notes to the recording time when the note was added.\r\n\r\nTo record audio and type notes in OneNote:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- On the\u00a0Home<\/strong> tab, open the Transcribe <\/strong>menu and select Record Audio<\/strong>\u00a0\r\n
- \r\n \t
- If the\u00a0Transcribe<\/strong> menu does not appear on the home tab, check the\u00a0Insert\u00a0<\/strong>tab.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- OneNote will automatically begin recording.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Type your notes below.
<\/li>\r\n \t- When finished, click the\u00a0Stop<\/strong> button on the\u00a0Playback<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Place the mouse cursor on a line of text and then click the play button that appears to the left.
<\/li>\r\n \t- OneNote will play the audio from the time you typed the note.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YJqT-dCQ1DI\r\n\r\nTo transcribe the entire audio file:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Right-click on the audio file and select Save As...<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
- On the\u00a0Playback<\/strong> tab open the\u00a0Transcribe\u00a0<\/strong>menu and click\u00a0Transcribe.
<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t- In the Transcribe <\/strong>panel that opens and click Upload <\/strong>and select the audio file saved in step 1.
<\/li>\r\n \t- When transcription is complete open the\u00a0Add to page<\/strong> menu and select your desired format.\r\n
<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nGlean<\/h4>\r\nGlean<\/a> (formerly Sonocent) is a notetaking application that can transcribe audio to text. Glean is available as a web application and mobile app.\r\n\r\nTo use Glean to take notes and transcribe audio:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Sign in to Glean<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0New Event<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click the red dot\u00a0Record\u00a0button.<\/li>\r\n \t
- As Glean is recording you can add notes, headings, or attachments. Your interactions will be noted at the time in the recording.<\/li>\r\n \t
- When the presentation is over, click\u00a0Transcribe Audio.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Transcript.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo use Glean to transcribe pre-recorded audio:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Sign in to Glean.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0New Event.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Open the\u00a0Event Options\u00a0menu in the top right of the window.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Import Audio\u00a0and\u00a0choose file.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Transcribe Audio.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Transcript.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Text.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Highlight text and copy to Word document or select\u00a0Post\u00a0to post transcribed text to Glean Event and automatically saved.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nGlean Help Centre<\/a>\r\n
Notta<\/h4>\r\nNotta<\/a> is a notetaking application.\r\n\r\nTo use Notta to take notes and transcribe audio:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Login to Notta.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Record an Audio.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Add Notes\u00a0to add a timestamped note.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Stop.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Download\u00a0to export the recording and\/or transcript in various formats.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo use Notta to transcribe pre-recorded audio:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Login to Notta.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Import Files.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Once transcription is complete, open the file from the Notta Dashboard.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Make edits, add notes, and export in various formats.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nNotta Help Center<\/a>\r\n
Otter.ai<\/h4>\r\nOtter.ai<\/a> is a speech to text transcription application available as a web application, Chrome extension, and mobile app.\r\n\r\nTo use Otter to take notes and transcribe audio:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Sign in to Otter.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Click\u00a0Record.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Otter will open a new conversation and begin recording.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Click on any transcribed text to add a comment.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Stop Recording\u00a0when you are finished. The audio recording and transcribed text will be available for review and export.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo use Otter to transcribe pre-recorded audio:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Sign in to Otter.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- On the Otter dashboard, select the\u00a0Import\u00a0button.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Drag and drop your file or select\u00a0Browse files.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Wait for transcription process to complete.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Select\u00a0Go to transcript.<\/li>\r\n \t
- The audio file can be played and the transcript can be edited for accuracy.<\/li>\r\n \t
- The transcript can also be manipulated, annotated, and highlighted.<\/li>\r\n \t
- From\u00a0My Conversations\u00a0the transcript can be exported.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nOtter.ai Help Center<\/a>","rendered":"
\nOn this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n- \n
- Note-taking Strategies<\/a><\/li>\n
- Note-taking Software<\/a><\/li>\n
- Record and Transcribe<\/a><\/li>\n
- Live transcription<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note-taking Strategies<\/h2>\n
Few people have been taught how to take notes. Unfortunately, instructing students how to take notes is no one’s responsibility. If a student does not understand how to take and interpret notes, no amount of technology or accommodation will be useful. Langara\u2019s Academic Success Centre<\/a> has resources, workshops, and tutoring that may assist students with note-taking<\/p>\n
Consider these free tools for note-taking:<\/p>\n
\nMicrosoft OneNote<\/a><\/p>\n
Apple Notes<\/a><\/p>\n
Google Keep<\/a><\/p>\n
Microsoft Word<\/a> (Select File<\/strong> > New<\/strong>\/New from Template <\/strong>> Notes)<\/strong><\/p>\n
Google Docs<\/a> (File<\/strong> > New<\/strong> > From document gallery<\/strong> > Class notes)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nPopular note-taking methods include:<\/p>\n
\nOutline<\/a> notes are bullet points that mimic the organization of the material or presentation.<\/p>\n
Cornell<\/a> notes organize material using a template (Word<\/a>, Google Docs Template<\/a>).<\/p>\n
Sentence<\/a> notetaking involves writing a sentence for each point and organizing material once the overall structure is clear.<\/p>\n
Mapping<\/a> is a visual style that emphasizes major concepts and connections between ideas. Consider MindMeister<\/a>, Inspiration<\/a> or OneNote.<\/p>\n
Boxing<\/a> is a visual style that organizes material with boxes around each subtopic.<\/p>\n
Learn more about notetaking strategies.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a>Note-taking Software<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Record and Transcribe<\/h3>\n
One method for notetaking is to record audio and transcribe the recording later. While this does not allow students to correct and annotate the transcript in real-time, it may be a better solution for students that struggle with focus. This method is also better suited for lectures and presentations<\/strong> as the recorder can be placed near the speaker or presenter.<\/p>\n
To record audio:<\/p>\n
- \n
- On a digital recorder, press the record button to begin capturing audio.\n
- \n
- Users should familiarize themselves with additional features such as sound modes and recording levels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- To record audio on a smart device:\n
- \n
- Use an audio recording application.\n
- \n
- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app on Samsung devices and\u00a0Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default on Google devices.<\/li>\n
- Voice Memos<\/a> is the default app on\u00a0iOS<\/a>,\u00a0iPadOS<\/a>, and\u00a0macOS.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app for Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Begin recording.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- When done recording, press Stop. Then transfer the recording to a computer. For a digital recorder, use the included connector and for a Smart Device consider cloud storage (such as OneDrive, iCloud, or Google Drive) or emailing the audio file to yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Microsoft Word<\/h4>\n
The\u00a0web version of Microsoft Word<\/strong>\u00a0offers an excellent transcription tool. To transcribe audio, you must have a\u00a0.wav, .mp4, .m4a, or .mp3 file format.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Open a new\u00a0Word document in the web platform<\/a> (https:\/\/www.office.com\/launch\/word?auth=2).<\/li>\n
- On the\u00a0Home\u00a0<\/strong>ribbon, select the arrow below or beside\u00a0<\/span>Dictate\u00a0<\/strong>and choose\u00a0<\/span>Transcribe.
<\/strong><\/li>\n- Select the\u00a0Upload audio<\/strong> button.
\n<\/li>\n- Choose your file and select\u00a0Open.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- When the process is complete, you can edit the transcript and add it to your document with various features such as speaker labels and timestamps.
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\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nNote: users can transcribe 300 minutes per month.<\/p>\n
Official Microsoft documentation on\u00a0transcribing your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.<\/p>\n
How to\u00a0dictate speech into Word<\/a>\u00a0on all platforms.<\/p>\n
Dictate your notes in OneNote.<\/a><\/p>\n
Transcribe your recordings<\/a>\u00a0with Word web version.<\/p>\n
Dragon<\/h4>\n
Dragon Naturally Speaking<\/a> can transcribe .wav, .mp3, and .m4a file types to text.<\/p>\n
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- Open\u00a0Tools<\/strong>\u00a0menu and select\u00a0Transcribe Recording.
\n<\/strong><\/li>\n- Choose file and select\u00a0Transcribe.
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- If the recording is of someone else’s voice, select Someone else<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0Select the speaker\u00a0<\/strong>menu.<\/li>\n
- By default, the Output text file location will be the same as the Input audio file location.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Wait for the transcription process to complete. Dragon creates a text file that can be opened in DragonPad or Word or saved for later as an .RTF text file.
\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWatch a\u00a0demonstration of Dragon’s transcription tool (video, 2:01)<\/a>.<\/p>\n
- Choose file and select\u00a0Transcribe.
- On the\u00a0Home\u00a0<\/strong>ribbon, select the arrow below or beside\u00a0<\/span>Dictate\u00a0<\/strong>and choose\u00a0<\/span>Transcribe.
- Voice Memos<\/a> is the default app on\u00a0iOS<\/a>,\u00a0iPadOS<\/a>, and\u00a0macOS.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app on Samsung devices and\u00a0Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default on Google devices.<\/li>\n
- Use an audio recording application.\n
- Note-taking Software<\/a><\/li>\n
- On the\u00a0Playback<\/strong> tab open the\u00a0Transcribe\u00a0<\/strong>menu and click\u00a0Transcribe.
- If the\u00a0Transcribe<\/strong> menu does not appear on the home tab, check the\u00a0Insert\u00a0<\/strong>tab.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
- On the\u00a0Home<\/strong> tab, open the Transcribe <\/strong>menu and select Record Audio<\/strong>\u00a0
- Choose file and select\u00a0Transcribe.\r\n
- On the\u00a0Home\u00a0<\/strong>ribbon, select the arrow below or beside\u00a0<\/span>Dictate\u00a0<\/strong>and choose\u00a0<\/span>Transcribe.
- Voice Memos<\/a> is the default app on\u00a0iOS<\/a>,\u00a0iPadOS<\/a>, and\u00a0macOS.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Voice Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default app on Samsung devices and\u00a0Recorder<\/a>\u00a0is the default on Google devices.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Use an audio recording application.\r\n