I've never used a tape/digital recorder at any of my previous schools.. however, I'm seriously thinking of using one during my lectures.
I'm not even sure what the school's policy is on using such devices. I couldn't find it in their student handbook. I guess I will have to ask this Saturday during orientation.
So my question is.. do you use a digital recorder during your lectures? Do you find it useful? Or is it time consuming? Do you find yourself spending another hour listening to the whole lecture again?
Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Well I like it. The way I use it is similar to ebailey1218. I also record my exam reviews and listen to it whenever I can't read it like driving in the car but as I am listening I quiz myself answering the question before I actually say it on the recorder. This just reinforce what I do know and makes the most of my study time. Which helps because by the time I do my sit down review, I already might have gone over the review 2-3 times already. So when test time comes I am prepared.
I think I am fortunate then. My school records lectures for us and then posts them on itunes so that you can go back in specific lecture files and listen. It really helps when you have that one fast speaking teacher and you have just enought time to listen but not keep accurate notes. I listen to the lectures in the car or at work when I have the time (everyone thinks I am listening to music, but no it is lectures). When I feel I didnt fully understand something at school I will pull out powerpoints and relisten to those areas that I feel weak in.
This really can go either way. Which way do you learn best writing it down or hearing it repetitively? No one way is right for all. IMO by doing both you will definitely have a win win situation. Including factor in the delivery of the info each instructor is unique.
I started recording lectures this semester and I think I'll continue from here on out. It takes absolutely no effort on my part to record... And the way I do it, it takes no effort to listen, either. I've been listening to lectures when I'm doing something time consuming that doesn't use much brain power. I listen to lectures when I exercise and when I cook. I've listened to it driving once before, but I often times forget to do that. I've been doing better on tests since listening during my exercise routine, though! It's really very helpful, and it doesn't require any more time than I put in before. I'm just shooting two birds with one stone.
I do great writing notes and sometimes re-writing them with additional side notes. Like I said, I've never used a recording device in my previous universities.. so this would be my 1st time trying. I just want to make sure I don't miss anything. :)
I use the Livescribe pen for all of my classes. I am still pre-nursing, but I haven't had a problem with it yet. It is a pen that records the audio, and converts the notes to pdf's (if you want it to). I can go back and listen to what was going on in class if I missed something while taking notes. I love it! You can also send notes to other classmates.
I use the Livescribe pen for all of my classes. I am still pre-nursing, but I haven't had a problem with it yet. It is a pen that records the audio, and converts the notes to pdf's (if you want it to). I can go back and listen to what was going on in class if I missed something while taking notes. I love it! You can also send notes to other classmates.
Hi Sealdord where can the livescribe pen be purchased and what is the cost? Thanks for sharing the info!
I bought mine last year and it was about $200 on Amazon. However, I bought the package that had the pen, notebooks, and extra ink. Sometimes you can find good deals on eBay as well, but I have an Amazon Prime account so I got it shipped in 2 days for free.
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Well I like it. The way I use it is similar to ebailey1218. I also record my exam reviews and listen to it whenever I can't read it like driving in the car but as I am listening I quiz myself answering the question before I actually say it on the recorder. This just reinforce what I do know and makes the most of my study time. Which helps because by the time I do my sit down review, I already might have gone over the review 2-3 times already. So when test time comes I am prepared.