Glean is a notetaking support that is approved for specific SAS students. The benefit of Glean is that it allows you to take notes and audio record at the same time. This support is available in both mobile and web formats and it can be utilized for both in-person or remote courses. While using Glean, students can:

Record audio on your device
During the recording, add your personal notes, add headings, mark things as important, and mark things for review
After the recording, access a transcript, insert images, webpages, and definitions, organize your notes, view and download your notes, export your notes to another format, and utilize the “quiz” feature.

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Key Things to Know

Glean is not automatically available to all SAS registered students. It must be specifically approved for use by SAS.
Since Glean is recording audio, students are required to sign an Audio Recording Agreement prior to utilizing Glean. Students must sign the agreement prior to any recording takes place in a course.
If Glean is not being utilized by the student or is being used inappropriately, SAS can revoke student access to Glean at any time.

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for…

Prior to recording, signing the Audio Recording Agreement and talking with their instructors. As needed, SAS can confirm this agreement has been signed with instructors. Violations of the Audio Recording Agreement conditions will be governed by the rules of academic conduct at UNH.
Notifying their instructor prior to any recording. Students cannot record without prior notification.
If no longer utilizing Glean, notifying SAS in a timely manner. This will help ensure a license can be made available to other students.

Glean Process

Accessing Glean

Glean access is granted through SAS as part of a student’s accommodations. Access is initially granted for a two-week trial period, but can be extended. To be approved for Glean access, students should contact SAS directly.

Using Glean

Glean can be used in a number of different ways. There will be some users that will utilize all of the various features of Glean like adding headings and adding content to their notes later. However, many students may utilize it for audio recording and noting key things within that recording. There isn’t one right way to utilize it. All students will utilize Glean in different ways. It is important to think about how Glean will work best with your notetaking strategies.

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Common Questions

Do all students have access to Glean?

No. Glean is specifically approved by SAS in support of student accommodations. If students would like to utilize Glean, then they should contact SAS directly.

If a student is approved for using Glean, does the student need to sign an audio recording agreement?

Yes. Since Glean is capable of recording audio content, students are required to sign an audio recording agreement.

Do students have the notify instructors prior to recording?

Yes. Students are required to notify their instructor before recording. Consent must be provided.

Can a student be asked to stop recording?

Yes, but only if:

The request to the student is specific to a circumstance where notetaking would not be appropriate.
Other students are also informed that notetaking is not appropriate

Please talk with SAS as soon as possible if there are concerns about utilizing the notetaking support.