PaperPort Notes

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Cost: Free

UDL Guideline 4.2- Optimize access to tools and assistive technologies
The PaperPort Notes app lets you take notes by typing, drawing (and writing, without converting to text), importing images, pasting data copied to the iPad's clipboard, or importing files from a variety of cloud sources. However, it is the speech-recognition note-taking keyboard feature that sets this app apart from the rest. It allows both teachers and students the opportunity to break down the barriers of physical disabilities and learners that need various kinds of  executive functioning supports within the classroom. 


General Critique
PaperPort Notes is a very user-friendly app. Even creating text notes using your voice is simple. Just tap any empty spot on the page to launch the Tap & Speak button and start talking. Tap the button again to have your spoken words transformed into text. Teachers and students can also combine documents, web content, typed text, and hand written notes into a single document that can be easily organized and shared.