Training and Support Resources

Select the program below you are interested in for relevant training and support materials.

Looking for something more? We may not have all the programs or versions of programs you are using covered, so let us know if you require assistance with a program not listed by emailing us at atspecialist@westernsydney.edu.au.

Read&Write

The Read&Write toolbar is designed to help you with the process of researching, reading and writing with a wide variety of tools that you can customise.

OrbitNote

OrbitNote helps you access and interact with your PDF documents, with features that include text-to-speech, dictionary, translation and annotation tools.

Microsoft Learning Tools

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Microsoft's Digital Learning Tools are a range of inclusive features available to all Western students, designed to support you in your studies.

Glean Note Taking

Looking for a note-taking process that works? Glean Note Taking uses a four step process to combat information overload while helping you extract all the value you need from class.

Dragon Professional

Dragon software has the ability to type what you dictate with great accuracy and lets you use your computer hands-free.

Voice Control (Mac)

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Apple's Voice Control tool has the ability to control your Apple device hands-free, including typing and editing text.

Trello

Trello is a visual task management tool where you use boards, checklists and cards to identify your tasks, organise notes, files and other information.

FreeMind

FreeMind is a free and simple Mind Mapping tool that is available on all platforms.

Microsoft OneNote

All students and staff can access OneNote, a digital notebook that allows you to type, write and draw.

ZoomText

ZoomText is designed for people with low vision, allowing screen customisation and magnification and providing the option of speech cues.

JAWS

JAWS is screen reading software that speaks aloud information on the computer screen as it appears and changes. Information can also be displayed in braille.