There’s a lot of note taking tools and technologies to choose from. For many institutions and departments across the US, resources are becoming stretched, so when it comes down to the final decision making process, we understand that budget ultimately plays a huge role.
“We’re aware of how tricky it can be having conversations around financial decisions , so we’re here to offer as much support as we can. We created a guide on how to secure a budget, including template emails for you to use, which you can access here .”
While Glean does require an initial investment, the impact it can have is repaid time and again, putting it a cut above other, more generic free tools on offer.
Let’s explore exactly how Glean does this, and goes above and beyond free note taking tools.
We put students at the heart of what we do
We pride ourselves on being the best note taking app for students. We’re 100% student-centric, putting the learner needs at the very heart of everything we do, from our design to our functionality.
Glean isn’t a generic application, it’s a specialised tool for learning, built to help all students with a wide array of learning challenges. But don’t just take our word for it, in our most recent Grades Challenge report, 86% of students said that using Glean has helped them to become more confident in their studies!
Free note taking tools are often designed as a one size fits all technology, with accessibility added on. By contrast, we pride ourselves on being accessible by design.
This allows all students to take control of their learning and improve their grades and confidence, giving each and every one of them the chance to have the best experience of note taking, regardless of their requirements.
"Recording the lecture helps you in ways you never knew could happen. You have the ability to go back to the lecture and pick out parts that you may not have heard or understood at the time and it gives you extra time to study it!"
Jayla, Indiana University
We’re built for learning, not productivity
Here at Glean, our technology is developed for learning, not just productivity. With our in house evangelists on hand, we ensure that Glean adheres to proven learning science principles, minimizing the strain on working memory, allowing learners to focus on actively engaging in the lecture.
Many free tools can only give students access to basic note taking, but wouldn’t you like to offer students more?
Glean goes above and beyond by providing a range of features to help students actually learn and progress from their notes.
84% of students said that Glean helped them achieve better grades, with first time users reporting a +0.29 increase in their GPA.
“Glean facilitated my taking of more accurate notes which resulted in better grades. It was awesome to be able to transcribe the notes as well as having access to the actual recording.”
Katrina Madison, Area Technical College
Our approach allows students to capture information through both audio recordings and visual elements, such as images and Scribbles, maximizing knowledge retention and making Glean a powerful study tool for academic success.
Underpinning all of this is the help Glean provides in reducing stress as students become more confident note takers and learners.
After a semester of using Glean, there was a 29% decrease in the number of students reporting that they felt stressed about their studies. Among first year students, this figure was a 40% decrease, allowing students to feel more empowered right from the start of their higher education journey.
We offer personalised support
Ever had questions about how best to support your students with a note taking tool? Part of what makes Glean so special is our human touch!
We believe that exceptional customer support is just as important as a powerful product. That's why we've built a world-class Customer Success team that's dedicated to helping you get the most out of Glean for you and your users.
Our team will:
- Provide personalized onboarding and guidance.
- Offer ongoing support, sharing best practices and tips from us and over 900 customers to optimize your experience.
- Partner on a journey with you to achieve your department and institution goals.
Free tools rarely come with assurances. How can you know if and how your students are using the tool? Is it even effective?
Glean gives you peace of mind by allowing you to be in control of who is accessing the software, via your Glean Admin account. Here you can invite, expire and monitor usage, including how many times they log in.
With Glean, you're not just getting a tried and tested tool, you're gaining a partner invested in your success.
To find out more about Glean, and explore the positive impact we could have at your institution, click the button below.
