[nabs-l] Tips for Using Audio Version of Textbooks?

[Bridget Walker]

Hi Miso,
I rely on audio for all of my textbooks because I can no longer read braille for extended periods.
I have found bookshare books are better than learningally when it comes to marking your place with bookmarks. With bookshare you can get the exact sentence and navigate based on sentence, paragraph, or through the whole section. 
With Learning Ally it is much harder. Learning Ally marks the whole section which makes it harder to refer back to the text for notes.
When I take notes on reading, I listen by section and pause. When I pause I type important key points. Many times I can match my notes to the bookmarks. 
I recommend numbering your notes to each bookmark you put in the text
I hope this helps.
Bridget 


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> On Jul 18, 27 Heisei, at 10:39 PM, Miso Kwak via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> As the subject line indicates, I am asking for any tips when using audio recorded textbook.
> I have been mostly using hard copy or electronic Braille when it comes to studying. Even for leisurely reading I prefer reading with my  hands rather than listening to the book.
> However, I may have to rely on an audiobook for a course this summer.
> When I read using hard copy Braille, I will sometimes copy/summarize important parts and when I read on BrailleNote Apex, I will put asterisks or other symbols to note different things or take notes in the brackets as I read.
> Would there be any equivalent when I am using audio textbook?
> For those of you who do this more often than I, do you take notes as you listen? How do you utilize bookmark functions when available?
> 
> Thank you for your help in advance.
> Best,
> Miso
> 
> 
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