Messenger Pigeon / Set-up and create a session

Objective

• To provide instruction on setting up and creating a session in Habitat Learn's Messenger Pigeon note-taking and transcription app

Scope

• Formerly known as Note Taking Express (NTE), Habitat Learn's Messenger Pigeon is a note-taking study app that generates transcripts and notes. The app also features a study assistant that helps students engage with study materials

User

• Eligibility for this app is restricted to students who are affiliated with the Miller Center for Student Disability Services

Environment

• 1480537: Messenger Pigeon

Procedure

Account set-up

• If you’re a new Messenger Pigeon user, you should have received an email to get your account set up. You will be asked to set a password so you can log in to the application

Download the mobile or desktop app

• Messenger Pigeon can be used on your mobile phone, as a desktop application, or from an Internet browser. The desktop and web versions are identical

1. To log in to Messenger Pigeon, open an Internet browser, navigate to Messenger Pigeon and click the Login button on the top-right
2. Click Download App and choose the option you want

Create a new session

1. Click the plus​​button — a New Session pop-up box will appear
2. Enter a name for the session
3. To start recording audio, click the Record button

Notes

• While your audio is being recorded, you can click the bookmark  icon on the top bar to bookmark that section of the audio to revisit later
• Click the notebook icon at the bottom-left of the screen, if you want to write your own notes while your audio is being recorded. The text will be saved as part of your session
• Once you’re done, you can save the session by clicking the checkmark on the top bar. If you’d like to delete the session, click the trash can icon

Resources

• Video: Messenger Pigeon Demo for Students  
• Messenger Pigeon Basic User Guide - Organizations.pdf 
  • Messenger Pigeon Basic User Guide (see attachment in the right-hand column)

Need Help?

• Contact the AccessMU Center at accessmu@miamioh.edu or 513-529-0200