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Glean awarded Research-Based Design: ESSA Tier 4 product certification

In conjunction with Digital Promise, Glean have been awarded the Research-Based Design: ESSA Tier 4 product certification.

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Glean Student Ambassadors: Tatiana

Meet Tatiana, one of our first Glean Student Ambassadors. Here Tatiana shares more about her learning journey and how she uses Glean in higher education.

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Note taking 101: 5 tips to get started

From creating personalized note systems to scheduling regular reviews, this quick guide covers everything you need to take your notes to the next level.

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Glean Student Ambassadors: Kaylee

Meet Kaylee, one of our first Glean Student Ambassadors. Here Kaylee shares more about her learning journey and how she uses Glean in higher education.

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Disability Services

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The power of inclusive language and technology

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The power of inclusive language and technology

In a recent webinar, Leslie Smith, Manager of the Access Center at Volunteer State Community College, shared a powerful insight into the transformative impact of language and technology.

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The future of disability services in higher education

Disability services are experiencing significant change. To explore this, and how they may continue to evolve, we sat down with Christa Price, Assistive Technology Specialist at California State University, Northridge, and Aaron Holmes, Access Specialist at MiraCosta College.

How to fund Assistive Technology across campus

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How to fund Assistive Technology across campus

Funding Assistive Technology initiatives can be difficult for many institutions. To help overcome these barriers, Glean explored the different types of funding available and how to collaborate for effective implementation.

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Empowering the next generation: supporting youth in Leeds with One For the City

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Empowering the next generation: supporting youth in Leeds with One For the City

As the year draws to a close, we reflect on how we can help make an impact and give back to our community. One way we're helping to make a difference is by supporting local initiative, One For the City, to empower young people's lives in Leeds.

Master online learning with the Glean Chrome Extension

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Master online learning with the Glean Chrome Extension

Introducing Glean's brand new web extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

Glean awarded Research-Based Design: ESSA Tier 4 product certification

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Glean awarded Research-Based Design: ESSA Tier 4 product certification

In conjunction with Digital Promise, Glean have been awarded the Research-Based Design: ESSA Tier 4 product certification.

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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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How to advocate for class recording in higher education

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How to advocate for class recording in higher education

Advocating for recording in class can be challenging, so we're exploring how to navigate potential roadblocks. Tracy Blanchard from Louisiana State University and Allie Quinn from Mitchell Hamline School of Law share their experience of working with lecture recording accommodations.

Using retention data to drive student success

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Using retention data to drive student success

By learning from their initial challenges, actively engaging stakeholders, and continuously refining their processes, United Tribes Technical College has made significant strides in improving first generation student success. Dean of Enrollment Management, Monte Schaff, tells us how they achieved it.

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Understanding executive functions

Executive function is a set of essential skills that impact our ability to learn, work, and navigate everyday life. Here, our Learning Lead, Sammy, explores how these skills impact student life, from academic performance to social interactions and emotional wellbeing.

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Glean Engineering away day: a winning formula for success

Our Head of Engineering, Mala Benn, sheds light on the recent Glean Engineering away day and shares her 10 top tips that made the day a roaring success.

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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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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