Accessibility Guy Channel Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Topic: Using Otter AI for note-taking
• Setting up Otter AI:
  • Website: otter.ai
  • Platform available in both free and paid versions

Recording with Otter AI

• Recording Process:
  • Click the record button to start transcription
  • Runs in the background during meetings or classes
• Sharing Features:
  • Share recordings by entering emails
  • Allows collaborative note-taking

Taking Notes from Videos

• Procedure:
  • Adjust window to view and take notes from a YouTube video
  • Record the video with Otter AI

Working with PDF Documents

• Sample PDF Document:
  • Example of fixing complex PDF documents
  • Issue: Character encoding, often requiring source-level fixes
• Steps for Accessibility:
  • Run an accessibility checker
  • Fix issues flagged by the checker

Features of Otter AI

• Action Items and Highlights:
  • Add and assign highlights and action items
  • Make comments on highlights
• Adding Images:
  • Insert images into notes for more context

Exporting Notes

• Export Options:
  • Export as text or PDF
  • Include highlights, takeaways, and audio
  • Open and edit in Microsoft Word

Conclusion

• Otter AI is a powerful tool for both meetings and classes
• Offers extensive features for creating detailed, organized notes