Innovative Technology: Recent Episodes

Brian S. Friedlander, Ph.D.

Welcome to Innovative Technology, where amazing things happen. Learn about the latest trends in educational, assistive and voice technology.

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Find out how you can use voice recording apps as a strategy to support students with writing challenges.

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A quick overview of the top three paper-based notebooks with accompanying scanning apps that can take your handwritten noted to the next level

For more information you can contact me at brian (@) assistivetek.com

If you know of a student who could benefit from reviewing various assistive technologies, then consider setting up a free 30-minute demonstration of the benefits of using this technology, by clicking on the link to set up a free Zoom session with me. https://lnkd.in/eagn9pXu

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Talks about a simple and effective way to use index cards to improve productivity and task completion. For more information or to get in touch with me you can email me.

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In this podcast we will talk about how to use a NFC tag to quickly open an app on a iPhone.

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In this podcast we will talk about Popl a new way to share your contact information and social media presence.

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In this podcast we will talk about Outlinx a new way to find your stuff.

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In this podcast we will talk about the Orbitkey Nest a very neat organizing tool

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In this podcast we will talk about the updates that just came through on the Amazon Kindle Scribe .

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In this podcast we will talk about the benefits of having your child learn about what assistive technology could be helpful when they get on campus in the fall.

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In this podcast we will talk about the new transcribe feature that can be found in Microsoft Word 365.

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In this podcast we will talk about using HyperWrite a new AI tool that can help students with idea generation.

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In this podcast we will talk about using Gamma a new presentation tool that takes advantage of Chat GPT.

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In this podcast we will talk about the benefits of taking long-hand notes and pairing that with digital pens from Neo Smart.

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In this podcast we will talk about a new application called Whimsical which integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help students build information rich mindmaps.

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In this podcast we will talk about a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) service that is built into YouTube that can automatically generate a summary of the video contents using ChatGPT.

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in this episode we will take a look at the NEW YES A4 thermal printer a small portable printer that can be used with your smartphone or tablet.

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in this episode we will take a look at ScanMarker Reader a portable light-weight tool to help students with reading challenges.

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in this episode we will take a look at a new Neo Smartpen from NeoLab Convergence which was recently released called the Neo Smartpen A1

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In this  episode we will take a look at a new note taking device from Amazon called the Kindle Scribe.

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In this episode we will take a look at you can use your Amazon Echo device to access your books on Bookshare - that is available for students with a print disability

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In this episode we will take a look at a free service called Bookshare that is available for students with a print disability.

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In this episode we will take a look at some software tools that can help students who have have a challenging time coming up with ideas.

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in this episode we will take a look at how Microsoft is relaunching Bing and incorporating ChatGPT into Microsoft Edge.

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In this episode we will take a look at ChatGPT which has to be one of the most talked about artificial intelligence bots that can generate natural language. 

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Find out about one of the most innovative reading tools to help students with reading challenges .

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Find out how this handy personal scanner can be used for students with reading challenges 

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In this episode we will take a look at how Apple is using Artificial Intelligence powered audio book narration. 

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Some thoughts and follow-up on using the Amazon Kindle Scribe for the past couple of weeks.

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In this episode we will take a look at the  Blackboard Smart Notebook for Note-taking that lets students take notes without the need for paper. So if you are looking for a paperless solution for note taking you may be interested in learning more about this  solution from Boogie Board.

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Learn about how smart goals and the Neo Smartpen can help you be more efficient and effective in the upcoming year

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In this episode listeners will learn about the the Phomemo M08F A4 Portable Printer

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in this episode you will  be about using the Send to Kindle Web a quick and efficient way to send documents and PDF's to your Kindle Scribe

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In this episode I discussed the release of the Amazon Kindle Scribe a new E ink device for not only reading Kindle books but for taking notes

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Learn about how the Neo Smartpen can make a big difference when taking and utilizing notes

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In this episode I talk about the IZYREC Smart Mini Recorder that can be used to record high quality audio that can then be used as part of the transcription process 

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In this episode I talk about a new audio transcription service called Caption.ED

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In this episode I will highlight a new and innovative reading tool for students with dyslexia called OrCam Reader