Free Note-Taking Apps
OneNote by Microsoft Office
- Free download: access with your Dartmouth email.
- Quick Notes: think of it like a digital version of post-it notes.
- Organize course notes: keep course materials in one place - import your readings, instructor slides, and other materials into your course specific notebook.
- Handwrite to text: use the ink pen function to convert your handwritten notes into searchable text.
- Freestyle handwrite: If your computer has a touch screen or you use a tablet to take notes, take handwritten notes.
- Audio recording: If you are approved for the "permission to audio record lectures for personal study use only" accommodation, record your live class sessions and transcribe the audio into searchable and annotate-able text.
- Search across notebooks: Use the search bar to look for keywords across your notebooks to find relevant information.
- Math equations: Insert and calculate simple math equations to save yourself mental bandwidth.
- Faster shorthand: Create neater shapes and lines with quick gestures.
- Organization is half of the game: Stay organized by creating sections, tabs and subpages in your notebook.
- To-do lists: Create a to-do list to stay on top of your game.
Word by Microsoft Office
- Free Download: access with your Dartmouth email.
- Real-time collaboration: Collaborate with classmates in real time to take community-style class notes.
- Math equations: Insert built-in equations or write your own - either by typing or with freestyle handwriting.
- Dictation: Dictate content such as your reading summaries and essay drafts (see ASC's braindump method).
- Read Aloud: Busy day or simply too tired to read that 20-pager? Listen to your readings or proofread your essays by using Read Aloud.
Documents by Google Drive
- Free Download: access with your Dartmouth email.
- Collaborate: with classmates in real time to take community-style class notes.
- Task management: Manage your group project and assign to-do tasks to group mates.
- Keep it tidy: Draw neat shapes and lines to keep your notes easy on the eyes.
- Organize: Keep all your course materials in one place - add files (Google Sheets, pdfs, contacts, checklists and more) by using the "@" function.