Level 2: Empowering Neurodivergents: Mastering Otter.ai
14 March 2025 2025-03-25 23:10This practical, hands-on course is designed to empower neurodivergent individuals, educators, support professionals, and employers in the UK with the skills to effectively utilise Otter.ai as a powerful assistive technology tool. Building upon foundational knowledge, this course delves into advanced features and personalised strategies for maximising productivity, communication, and accessibility for neurodivergent users.
Participants will learn to master the core functionalities of Otter.ai, including setup, customisation, and advanced techniques for transcription. We will explore how to tailor Otter.ai to address specific challenges related to executive function, communication, and information processing, common to neurodiversity. Through real-world UK-based case studies and practical exercises, you will discover how to integrate Otter.ai into daily routines and professional settings, fostering greater independence and success.
This course emphasises personalised workflows, effective troubleshooting, and the ethical considerations surrounding assistive technology within a UK context. By the end, you will gain the confidence and expertise to leverage Otter.ai to unlock your full potential and create a more inclusive and accessible environment. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your own productivity or support others, this course provides the essential tools and knowledge for empowering neurodivergent individuals within the UK.
Module 1
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
• Define neurodiversity and identify three common neurodivergent conditions.
• Explain the key principles of the social model of disability.
• Outline the main provisions of the Equality Act 2010 as it relates to neurodiversity.
• Describe the ethical considerations surrounding assistive technology, including data privacy and informed consent.
• Accurately define GDPR, and the UK Data Protection Act, and explain their purpose.
Module 2
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
• Set up and configure Otter.ai for effective audio transcription.
• Utilise Otter.ai’s core functionalities, including speaker identification, keyword highlighting, and search.
• Customise Otter.ai using custom vocabulary, playback controls, and export options.
• Describe how Otter.ai can be used to improve executive function and organisation.
Module 3
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
• Explain how Otter.ai can be used to support individuals with executive function challenges.
• Demonstrate the use of Otter.ai for time management, task management, and project planning.
• Describe the ways in which Otter.ai can be used to support those with communication and sensory processing differences.
• Perform practical exercises to show the use of Otter.ai for communication and sensory processing.
Module 4
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
• Analyse case studies demonstrating the application of Otter.ai in education, employment, and daily life.
• Integrate Otter.ai into existing workflows and routines, considering accessibility requirements.
• Apply ethical considerations, including informed consent and data privacy, in real-world use of Otter.ai.
• Explain the advanced tips and tricks of Otter.ai, and how to keep up to date with the software.
This study guide will support you in completing the course and successfully meeting the expectations of the assessments.
