Below is a selection of some of our favourite free and low cost programs and apps to help with reading, writing, dictation, mindmapping, notetaking and time management.
If you would like to learn more, book an appointment with a Learning Technology Liaison.
If you want to share a program or app you are using that you think we should include, please email us.
The full version of Read&Write is available for all current Conestoga students and employees to download using the links above.
Features:
Compatibility: Windows and Mac computers
Cost: Free
Mobile text-to-speech app
Features:
Compatibility: iOS, Android app
Cost: $20.99 (iOS); $13.99 (Android)
Reader with natural-sounding voices
Features:
Compatibility: Windows, Mac desktop software, iOS and Android app
Cost: Free and paid versions available
Accessible reading app
Features:
Compatibility: iOS and Android app
Cost: Free
Remove ads & distractions online
Features:
Compatibility: Chrome extension
Cost: Free
Digitize handouts & whiteboard notes
Features:
Compatibility: iOS and Android app
Cost: Free
Scanner & reader app
Features:
Compatibility: iOS, Android app
Cost: $13.99
Check your writing for errors
Features:
Compatibility: Chrome extension, desktop version for Windows and Mac, Grammarly keyboard for iPad
Cost: Free and premium paid versions
Proofread & organize your writing
Features:
Compatibility: iOS app
Cost: $13.99
Dictate your documents in Office 365
Features:
Compatibility: Office 365
Cost: Free
Dictate in Google Docs
Features:
Compatibility: Chrome Browser
Cost: Free
Online speech-to-text notepad
Speech-to-text extension
Mind mapping & brainstorming tool
Features:
Compatibility: Online, desktop software for Mac and Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices
Cost: Free. Conestoga students have access to Mindomo while attending school. If you are interested in trying this software, please Book an Appointment with the Teach Me Tech Lab.
Online mind mapping tool
Features:
Compatibility: Online resource; iOS and Android app
Cost: Free; Premium: $6/month
Online mind mapping tool
Features:
Compatibility: Online browser based
Cost: Free
Mind mapping app (iOS)
Notebook & audio recorder
Features:
Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS, iOS (iPad, iPhone), Android and Windows phone
Cost: Free. Office 365 comes with 5 free installations of Office 2016 for you to add to your personal devices
Notetaking app (Mac/iOS)
Features:
Compatibility: Mac, iOS
Cost: $13.99
Notebook & audio recorder
Digital to do lists & tasks
Features:
Compatibility: Online, Windows, Android, iOS
Cost: Free
To do list & task manager tool
Features:
Compatibility: iOS, Android, Chrome
Cost: Free for basic, premium paid version
To do list, calendar, planner & reminder app
Features:
Compatibility: iOS, Android, Chrome
Cost: Free for basic, premium paid version
Notes & lists app
Features:
Compatibility:
Cost: Online resource, iOS and Android app
Productivity app
Features:
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
Cost: Free
Productivity extension
Features:
Compatibility: Chrome Browser:
Cost: Free