New Note-Taking Tool: Jamworks for the Fall 2026 Semester

Dear Students,

As we prepare for the Fall semester, the Office of Disability Access and Resources is pleased to announce that we are transitioning to a new notetaking platform, Jamworks.

Transition from Otter.ai to Jamworks

Beginning this Fall, our office will transition from Otter.ai to Jamworks for students who have an approved accommodation for the use of a notetaking tool.

As of this week, students will no longer have access to the premium features of Otter.ai provided through our office’s license. You may continue to use the free version of Otter.ai; however, the premium features provided through our license will no longer be available. As the start of the semester approaches, we will gradually begin adding students with approved notetaking accommodations to the Jamworks platform.

What Is Jamworks?

Jamworks is an AI-powered note-taking and study platform built for students and universities. Jamworks provides several features designed to support students with recording, reviewing, and studying lecture content. With access to the premium version, students can use features such as:

• Extended lecture recording
• JamAI, an AI-powered tool for interacting with and reviewing lecture content
• AI-generated lecture summaries
• Key points and important information from recorded lectures
• AI-generated quizzes to support studying and review
• Transcription and live captions to convert lecture content into text
• Support for generating learning materials in more than 40 languages
• Accessibility features and customizable learning options
• Mobile app access for reviewing your lecture materials on the go
• ...and many more features to support your learning and studying!

Getting Started with Jamworks

Students who are approved for a notetaking accommodation will receive an activation email at their UMBC email address when their Jamworks account is ready to be set up.

Please check both your inbox and your spam or junk folder in case the activation email is filtered. Below are resources to help you get started with Jamworks, including onboarding information and instructions for using the platform:

Jamworks Onboarding Resources:
https://www.jamworks.com/student-onboarding

How to Use Jamworks:
https://help.jamworks.com/en/collections/3717674-getting-started-guide

Exporting Your Otter Conversations(Transcript and Audio):
https://help.otter.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360047733634-Export-conversations

 

Need Additional Assistance?

If you need additional assistance learning how to use Jamworks, you can schedule an appointment with Tori Jakpa, Assistive Technology & Accessibility Specialist, through Accommodate.

When scheduling your appointment, select either “Notetaking Support” or “Assistive Technology.” During the appointment, you will receive a guided demonstration of Jamworks and have an opportunity to ask questions about using the platform.

We are excited to introduce Jamworks as our new notetaking platform and hope it will provide you with additional tools to support your academic success this Fall. We wish you a successful start to the semester!