OrbitNote is a tool that all students (and staff) have access to, and, for free. OrbitNote is included with access to Read&Write (which is also free, and also, awesome).

Need a reminder about what Read&Write is? Check out this info page on Read&Write at RRC Polytech!

What is OrbitNote?

While OrbitNote is its own tool, we have limited access to some of its features through our Read&Write account. In this blog post we are promoting OrbitNote as a tool to support students with reading (and having digital text read aloud).

Why are we Promoting OrbitNote Instead of Read&Write?

The desktop version of Read&Write is meant to be installed on a Windows device, or MacBook. Users of other devices, such as iPads, Chromebooks, or Android tablets, are not able to install the desktop version.

Therefore users of these devices are not able to install the desktop version Read&Write and have content from their device read aloud.

However, this is where OrbitNote comes in!

What can OrbitNote do?

Access to OrbitNote through the College’s Read&Write subscription gives access to the following features:

• Read Aloud
• Highlighters & Annotation Tools
• Dictionary
• Screenshot Reader
• Screen Masking

Want to Learn More?

Within the Read&Write Tutorial in LEARN, there are modules on OrbitNote. Check them, and the Read&Write content, out!