Technology Tools

Valuable digital support tools designed to enhance learning.

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Alamance Community College is pleased to provide all enrolled students with access to valuable digital support tools designed to enhance learning and ensure an accessible educational experience. These resources are available at no additional cost and can be accessed using your college credentials.

The following tools are provided to support your academic success:

Read & Write

This tool offers a range of features to aid in reading comprehension, writing composition, and overall study skills. Capabilities include text-to-speech functionality, speech-to-text dictation, vocabulary support through dictionaries, as well as grammar and spelling assistance. Read & Write can be a valuable asset for engaging with course materials and includes tools to help with organization and note-taking.

Orbit Note

Orbit Note is designed to improve the accessibility and usability of documents, particularly PDF files. This tool enables users to annotate, highlight, extract text, and convert documents into alternative formats, facilitating a more interactive and personalized approach to engaging with digital content. Orbit Note can be particularly useful for engaging with course readings, research papers, and any other document-heavy coursework.

Equatio

For students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, Equatio offers a digital math toolbar that streamlines the creation and manipulation of mathematical expressions and scientific notations. Features include handwriting recognition for mathematical input, equation prediction, and the ability to hear equations read aloud.