Productivity

Presentation Software

Google Slides: Built into the Google Apps tools and free for all Endicott users through their Endicott email account.
PowerPoint: Built into the Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365) and free for all Endicott users through their Endicott email account.
Keynote: Built into Mac and iOS products.
Nearpod: A limited free tool for instructors to create interactive class presentations.

Presentation Tips & Tricks

Presentation Zen: Created by Garr Reynolds, information and blog posts on improving presentation design and delivery.
18 Tips for Killer Presentations: Tips for sharpening presentation skills from front size, storytelling, and having fun.

Note-Taking Tools

OneNote: Built into Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365) and free for all Endicott users through their Endicott email account.
Notability: Limited free, take notes or create smart notes from recordings and YouTube videos.
Evernote: Limited free, create online notes on your device and connect to calendars.

Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text Technologies

All Endicott community members have access to free text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools, whether or not you have met with the Center for Accessibility Services. Some may find it helpful to hear an article as they read it. Others may choose to develop the outline of a paper or essay by talking aloud as they think.

Text-to-Speech

ReadSpeaker: Built into Canvas, click on the speaker icon () on the left to activate.

Screenshot of ReadSpeaker tool bar with example highlighted text.

TextAid for Chrome (by ReadSpeaker): Free for Endicott users; install on Chrome browsers to read any website’s text to you.
Windows Narrator: Built into Windows devices as a screen-reading tool without installing another application.
Mac/iOS VoiceOver: Built into Mac and iOS devices for reading screens and using voice command with your Apple devices.
NVDA: Free screen reader for increasing technology accessibility.

Speech-to-Text

Google Doc Voice Typing: Built into Google Docs, use your voice to type and edit your document.
Windows Voice Typing: Built into Windows PCs and laptops to enter text by speaking.
Mac/iOS Dictation: Built into Mac and iOS devices for speaking to enter text anywhere it can be typed.