Maximize Your Learning with Otter.ai: A Tutorial

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Accessing Otter.ai
3. Recording and Transcribing Lectures
4. Manipulating Text during Lecture
   • Highlighting Important Information
   • Adding Comments
   • Adding Pictures
5. Managing and Editing Recordings
   • Saving and Accessing Recordings
   • Continuing to Manipulate the Lecture
   • Exporting Text and Audio
   • Giving the Lecture a Name
   • Searching for Keywords
   • Playback Feature
6. Conclusion
7. Contact Information

Introduction

Accessing Otter.ai

Recording and Transcribing Lectures

Manipulating Text during Lecture

Highlighting Important Information

Adding Comments

Adding Pictures

Managing and Editing Recordings

Saving and Accessing Recordings

Continuing to Manipulate the Lecture

Exporting Text and Audio

Giving the Lecture a Name

Searching for Keywords

Playback Feature

Conclusion

Contact Information

How to Use Otter.ai for Lecture Transcription and Manipulation

Otter.ai is a powerful tool that allows You to not only Record and transcribe lectures, but also manipulate the text in real time. Whether you're a student wanting to capture important information or a professor looking to enhance the learning experience, Otter.ai can be a valuable asset. In this article, we will guide you through the process of accessing Otter.ai, recording and transcribing lectures, manipulating the text during lecture, and managing and editing your recordings.

Introduction

Before we dive into the details of using Otter.ai, let's begin with a brief introduction. Otter.ai is an application that can be accessed using the Otter phone app or through an Internet browser. In this guide, we will be demonstrating how to use Otter.ai via an Internet browser for ease of use.

Accessing Otter.ai

To access Otter.ai, simply go to the Website otter.ai and click on the login button located at the top right corner of the page. From there, you can choose your preferred sign-in method, such as signing in with Google. Once logged in, you will be directed to the main interface of Otter.ai.

Recording and Transcribing Lectures

Imagine you're sitting in a lecture and your professor has just started speaking. To begin recording and transcribing the lecture, simply click on the record button located at the top right corner of the interface. As the professor Speaks, Otter.ai will transcribe the words word for word and display them on the screen in real time.

Manipulating Text during Lecture

During the lecture, you have the ability to manipulate the text to make it more organized and Meaningful. If there's a particular piece of information that is important, you can highlight it within the text. Additionally, you can add comments to provide Context or reminders for yourself. Otter.ai even allows you to add pictures, such as screenshots of PowerPoint slides, directly into the transcript for reference.

Managing and Editing Recordings

Once the lecture is over, you can stop the recording by clicking on the stop recording button. The recording will then be saved in the "My Conversations" tab, which can be found on the left side of the interface. From the list of recordings, you can easily access and Continue to manipulate the lecture.

You have the option to further highlight important words, add comments, and insert pictures during the post-lecture editing phase. This feature allows you to enhance the transcript with additional information and references.

Exporting Text and Audio

Otter.ai provides various options for exporting your transcriptions. You can export just the text or the audio, depending on your needs. Additionally, you have the option to give each lecture recording a name for easy identification and organization. This is particularly useful when you have multiple recordings stored.

Searching for Keywords

To quickly find specific information within your transcriptions, Otter.ai offers a search function. Simply enter the keyword you're looking for, and Otter.ai will highlight all instances of that word in the transcript, making it easy to navigate and locate Relevant sections.

Playback Feature

The playback feature in Otter.ai allows you to listen to the audio in real time while following along with the text. This can be helpful if there's a portion of the lecture you didn't fully understand and want to revisit. You can easily select the specific section you want to play back and Otter.ai will start playing the audio from that point.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Otter.ai is an excellent tool for recording, transcribing, and manipulating lectures. Its features, such as text manipulation, exporting options, and playback functionality, make it a valuable asset for both students and professors. By using Otter.ai, you can enhance your learning experience, easily access and edit your recordings, and efficiently locate important information within your transcriptions.

Contact Information

If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us at D as in "Disability", S as in "Services" at chapman.edu. We're here to help!

Highlights

• Otter.ai is a powerful tool for recording and transcribing lectures
• You can manipulate the text in real time by highlighting important information, adding comments, and inserting pictures
• Managing and editing recordings is easy with the "My Conversations" tab
• Exporting options include text export and audio export
• The search function makes it convenient to find specific information within transcriptions
• The playback feature allows you to listen to specific sections of the lecture again

FAQ

Q: How can I access Otter.ai? A: You can access Otter.ai through the Otter phone app or using an Internet browser.

Q: Can I edit the text during the lecture? A: Yes, you can highlight important information, add comments, and insert pictures in real time.

Q: Can I export the transcriptions? A: Yes, you can export both the text and audio.

Q: Can I search for specific keywords within the transcriptions? A: Yes, Otter.ai provides a search function that highlights all instances of a keyword in the transcript.

Q: Is there a playback feature? A: Yes, you can listen to specific sections of the lecture again in real time.