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Simplify your note-taking with GLEAN

By Marketing and Communications Staff

Southwest Tennessee Community College students will now have a more accessible way to take notes for class. 

Compatible with various devices, GLEAN is a web and mobile app that simplifies note-taking. It works online or offline, records lectures and meetings, and transcribes audio into text. 

GLEAN ensures equal access, independence, and improved learning for students with disabilities. It replaces note-takers, offers keyword search, and works seamlessly online or offline, promoting inclusive education.

GLEAN’s implementation will have a profound and positive impact on students, particularly those with disabilities.

Accessibility: GLEAN’s closed captions and transcription services ensure that all students, including those with hearing impairments, have equal access to lecture content. This promotes a more inclusive learning environment. 
Independence: Students with disabilities will no longer have to rely on note-takers, gaining more independence in managing their notes and study materials. 
Enhanced Learning: The ability to transcribe audio into text and perform keyword searches, empowers students to better comprehend and review lecture content. This feature aids in retaining information and facilitates effective studying. 
Flexible Accessibility: GLEAN’s compatibility with various devices and its ability to work both, online and offline, caters to students’ diverse needs and learning environments. 
Seamless Integration: GLEAN’s compatibility with popular platforms like Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet and Blackboard, ensures a smooth and integrated learning experience across different courses and subjects. 

GLEAN’s implementation will create a more inclusive and empowering learning environment, benefiting all students and significantly enhancing the educational experience for those with disabilities. 

GLEAN is available now for student use. For more information about GLEAN, contact Southwest’s Center for Access at 901-333-4223 or 901-333-5523.