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Access All Areas: Northwestern University on how to launch new AT well

In part one of our interview, Jim Stachowiak, the Accessible Technology Strategy and Operations Lead at Northwestern University, shares the evolution of note taking support on campus.

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Better Learning

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How to boost your learning at college by taking notes effectively.

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How to boost your learning at college by taking notes effectively.

Poor note-taking can be a major obstacle to academic success. Let's explore how you can transform your learning experience with these simple tips.

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Metacognition: a learning superpower

Struggling with studying? Discover the power of metacognition, a self-reflection technique that helps you become a more active and strategic learner.

How to apply for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

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How to apply for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

In the UK, you can have access to a Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), which can make a huge difference in getting ahead with your studies and academic success. Here, we share all the details to consider for a successful application.

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Disability Services

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How disability services can increase the focus on student success

By adopting a more rounded approach, centered on a student's individual needs and aspirations, institutions can empower those learners with disabilities to thrive in higher education and beyond.

Access All Areas: Florida Atlantic University on championing UDL

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Access All Areas: Florida Atlantic University on championing UDL

In this Q&A, we speak with Michelle Shaw, Director of Student Accessibility Services at Florida Atlantic University, about her experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

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Access All Areas: Berkshire Community College takes Glean Site Wide

Welcome to our Q&A with Pamela Farron, Disability Resource Center Coordinator at Berkshire Community College who recently made the exciting move to implement Glean Site Wide.

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Glean News

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Simplify studying with AI Outline

Discover how AI Outline can make study sessions more manageable, helping you to focus on learning without feeling overwhelmed.

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Glean meets ESSA level 4 criteria

As an organization driven by our mission to make learning quicker and easier for everyone, Glean is always searching for avenues to prove our impact. In collaboration with LXD Research, we've been able to start that journey.

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Building Glean as a force for good

At Glean, we're always looking for innovative ways to better serve educators across the globe. Our commitment to their success has been recognised time and again by national and global bodies, here we explore why we continue to be lauded as learning leaders.

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Glean for Professionals

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Dyslexia in the workplace: fostering inclusion for individuals with dyslexia

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Dyslexia in the workplace: fostering inclusion for individuals with dyslexia

Dyslexia isn't one-size-fits-all. It manifests differently in everyone, with its own set of unique challenges. That means organisations need to foster a culture of inclusion to unlock the untapped potential of their team.

Workplace mental health: the impact on productivity and performance

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Workplace mental health: the impact on productivity and performance

Much like our physical health, without care and attention our mental health can deteriorate. Here we explore the impact that can have in the workplace.

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Success Stories

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Community Story: How Marymount Manhattan dropped peer notes

We spoke to Lindsay Green, Assistant Director of Disability Services, about how her students have learned to love assistive technology and move away from peer notetakers.

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Community Story: Why Cornell University said goodbye to peer notetakers

We spoke to NTSN member Sarah Bonawitz, accommodation specialist at Cornell University, about the challenges she and her students have faced this past year and her department's priorities returning to on-campus learning.

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What happens when you stop using professional notetakers?

Western Sydney was looking for an alternative to professional notetakers. Discover how 200 students favoured a more effective tool for note-taking skills.

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Supporting Students

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The evolution of student success

The landscape of higher education is rapidly changing and student success strategies must adapt accordingly. We sat down with three student success expert practitioners to delve into the current challenges and opportunities faced by them and their higher education institutions.

5 reasons why higher education courses should be accessible for all

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5 reasons why higher education courses should be accessible for all

By creating higher education courses that are accessible by design, colleges can build a more inclusive learning environment for all students to succeed. Here we explore why making this shift is so critical for ensuring positive student outcomes.

How to build your institution's Accessibility Avengers

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How to build your institution's Accessibility Avengers

Evolving student demographics and a demand for inclusivity are putting accessibility high on the agenda. Find out how you can build your accessibility avengers beyond the disability services department.

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Glean hack week - developing a Minimal Loveable Feature

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Glean hack week - developing a Minimal Loveable Feature

Our Glean Engineering team recently took time out of their busy schedules to run a hack week, designed to build innovative solutions and unleash their creativity. Engineering Manager, Mala Benn, is here to tell us how they got on.

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Dart Type Promotion

In this article, we'll walk you through a common issue with dart type promotion, showing you why it occurs and some ways to solve it.

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Exploratory Testing at Glean

Zaryoon shares what Exploratory Testing is, and how it can be implemented in your tech teams to gain a deeper understanding of how your features work.

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Working at Glean

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From SDR to AE: Sales career progression at Glean

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From SDR to AE: Sales career progression at Glean

James joined Glean in 2021 as an SDR and has since climbed through the ranks of our Sales team, creating a playbook of best practice that has fuelled predictable growth along the way. Here, he shares insights from his experiences, alongside the learnings that have shaped his career so far.

My first month at Glean: a journey of learning and growth

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My first month at Glean: a journey of learning and growth

Mala joined Glean three weeks ago as an Engineering Manager. Here, she reflects on her journey so far, her gratitude to be part of a dynamic team and clear excitement for what is to come...

Scaling with care: Employee Experience at Glean

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Scaling with care: Employee Experience at Glean

Emily joined Glean in 2018 and has been at the forefront of scaling the organisation’s employee headcount from around 30 to over 100, including building an Employee Experience team of six. As Glean's Head of EX, Emily has given us some insight into her role, including the successes and challenges of working in a scale-up environment.

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