What is Genio?
Genio is the personal study tool that helps you navigate classroom information and take notes effectively.
With Genio, you record your classes, attaching labels and text notes to important moments as you listen. After class, import lecture slides, convert audio to text, find quick definitions and more.
Soon, you have a full set of multimedia notes all in one workspace; highly organized, easily searchable, and with everything you need to learn effectively from your lectures.
What are the common benefits of Genio?
Genio helps learners develop core study skills and habits, leading to reduced stress, improved confidence, and greater achievement. After one semester of use:
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88% of users find studying less stressful
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85% say Genio has helped them become a more confident learner
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90% improved their grades with Genio.*
* From the Genio Grades Challenge Reports, accessible here
Sign up for a live tutorial of Genio
Genio runs regular live workshops to help you make the best use of the tool. During these sessions, you’ll learn:
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Why note taking is vital for your learning
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The difficulties students face in taking good notes
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How using Genio will help you take better notes that support your learning
Register for the next live Student Classroom tutorial here
Master note taking with the Genio Skills Portal
Need help with something? The Genio Skills Portal’s quick how-to articles and videos will help you become a note-taking pro!
Where can students reach tech support?
If something’s not working, or you have a technical question, please contact DSP Note-taking Services at dspnotes@berkeley.edu
How does transcription work in Genio?
If you’re interested in seeing how Genio can transcribe audio notes for you, please watch our helpful video below.
https://vimeo.com/665578016/872d593b51?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=4215891
Interested in learning more about Genio? Great! Here’s how:
Make sure to schedule a meeting with your DSP Specialist, if you do not already have Glean in your approved accommodation. Upon approval, your specialist will schedule you a Note-taking Consultation with DSP staff via Yellowschedule.
For follow up help:
You can reach out to DSP Note-taking Services at dspnotes@berkeley.edu and they’ll help you to get up and running in no time.