In this article, we will give a brief introduction to the Genio (formerly Glean) notetaking app as well as instructions you can follow to log in.
Do you struggle with notetaking? Have a hard time keeping up? Get distracted? Overwhelmed? Genio is just the right solution for you! Genio is a notetaking app that allows you to record your classes, create transcripts, add and label notes, upload slides and add screenshots, create personal study tools, and assess your learning. The majority of students who use it said Genio helped them achieve better grades and feel less stressed. Check it out!
For students without Genio on their official accommodation plan, it is at your instructors' discretion whether they allow the use of Genio in their classroom. Please consult your instructor if you have any questions.
To begin, here is a video introduction to Glean, which will be updated to Genio once they release a new video, but all the information is the same.
Continuing on are our instructions for accessing Glean.
Supported Browsers
BCC's recommended web browser is FireFox, however FireFox does not support Genio. To access Genio you will need to use a Chromium based browser, the most popular of which is Google Chrome. Follow this link to access Google's support page with instructions and links (opens a new window) to download and install Chrome on your operating system. If you are on a windows device, you likely already have the Microsoft Edge browser installed, and can use that if you would prefer not to install Chrome.
If you are currently in FireFox, we would recommend copying the link to this article and opening it in a supported browser to complete your login.
Logging In
To log in, follow this link (opens a new window) in a supported web browser.
Once on the log in screen, click on "Sign in with SSO" beneath the "Sign in" button.
SSO stands for "single sign-on" and this means that instead of having to remember a separate username and password for Glean, the sign-in process has been configured to recognize your BCC account and grant access using those credentials.
On the next screen type your BCC email address as you would use it for logging in to your email, s0123456@berkshirecc.edu (but with your ID number), and then click "Continue".
Once you have clicked on "Continue" one of two things will happen:
- If you are already logged in to your BCC email or Microsoft account in the web browser,
Genio will automatically log you in.
OR - If you are not already logged in to your BCC email or Microsoft account, or if it
is you first time accessing Genio, you will likely encounter the Microsoft login page,
similar to the one displayed when logging into your email account. To proceed, log
in to your student account, again using s0123456@berkshirecc.edu (but with your ID number) and then your current BCC password.
Once you are successfully logged in, we recommend bookmarking the page so that you can more easily return to it in the future, though you can always access it through the MyBCC Portal, Moodle, and this article or by typing in the address, genio.co (not genio.com).
Navigating Genio
Now that you are logged in, you can access Genio's support resources for further instruction or training on how to navigate and use Genio's features. This can be accessed by clicking on the "?" symbol in the top right hand corner of the Genio interface.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues logging in, please reach out to the Digital Commons by either scheduling an appointment (opens a new window) or submitting an Online Help Request (opens a new window) and a member of our team will assist you with Genio.