LibAnswers: Student Digital Skills and Assistive Technology

As a DMU student, you can use various note-taking applications. These apps can help you capture, organize, and review your notes. These include:

• Onenote (via your MS365 subscription)
• Glean - 20 day loan license (can be renewed subject to availability)
• Messenger Pigeon - loan license for the academic year

What is Onenote, and how can I access it as a DMU student?

Onenote is a digital note-taking application available through the Microsoft 365 suite. As a DMU student, you have access to Onenote through your MS365 subscription. It allows you to organize and capture notes in various formats, including text, images, and audio recordings. You can access Onenote via your DMU student account by logging into your MS365 account.

What is Glean, and how can I access it as a DMU student?

Glean is a browser-based notetaking and transcription app that allows you to record lectures, add notes, slides and transcribe audio. As a DMU student, you can reserve a 20-day loan license via our software reservation page.

What is Messenger Pigeon, and how can I access it as a DMU student?

Messenger Pigeon is a notetaking and transcription app that you can download as a desktop app (Mac and Windows) or as a mobile app. You can sign up for the DMU loan license for Messenger Pigeon via the Student Software Downloads page. Remember to sign up with your DMU credentials.

I have additional questions or need further assistance. Who can I contact? For any additional questions or assistance regarding Onenote, Glean, Messenger Pigeon, or any other related queries, please don't hesitate to contact the Digital Partners at digitalsupport@dmu.ac.uk. You can also book one-to-one tutorials for OneNote, Glean and Messenger Pigeon.