[NABS-L] taking notes at college

[Sarah Jevnikar]

Hi There,
I go all-Braille for my notes in class. I use a Pac Mate Omni with the speech muted and type either in contracted or uncontracted Braille (I use the latter for French and math). I transfer my notes to my PC for sharing or editing, but start with the notetaker. I'm not sure if this would help you, if you're worried about notetaking speed. I have used an app called Smartrecord on my iPhone to record lectures for later review, but I often found relistening to lectures to get better notes was a tedious process. I hope you've found some tips here helpful. All the best in your studies!
Sarah


On Jun 17, 2018, at 10:09 PM, Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

I use an IPad with VoiceOver and a bluetooth keyboard to take class notes in a Pages document specific to the course in question. I turn VO down to the lowest volume so as not to disturb others, and I type as I listen to the lecture.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 17, 2018, at 21:47, Amy Sabo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hello theordore and all,
> 
> this is a good question indeed and, thanks for posting this to the
> list. as for notetaking in college I have used many tools in my
> toolbox but, I mainly used the following. I have used a notetaker but,
> I also have tried taping my notes by using a tape recorder which
> didn't work out very well but, I mainly used a notetaker which was at
> first the voicenote qt but, I decided to go and, mainly switch to a
> laptop with jfw on it which has worked out well for me! I am able to
> have one earbud in my ear and, then type with it in my ear while the
> other ear i'm able to hear the professor. so, use whatever tool you
> wish to use for taking notes in class!
> 
> 
> 
> good luck,
> amy
> 
>> On 6/16/18, Theodore Tsolakis via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I have a question regarding note-taking during college lectures and
>> tutorials. I live in Australia, so apologize if there are differences
>> between Australian and United States colleges, but I hope you will
>> still be able to provide me with useful information.
>> 
>> Currently I am in high school, and to make notes during class, I use a
>> braille notetaker connected to a laptop computer as a braille display.
>> When taking notes in class, I do not receive any speech feedback from
>> my screen reader. I will be unable to use this system at college
>> because the desks are not large enough to accommodate both devices.
>> 
>> I know that I could take notes by just using my braille notetaker, but
>> I worry that, although I am able to type braille relatively quickly, I
>> am unable to reach the typing speed that I would have when using a
>> QWERTY keyboard. I know that I could also take notes just using a
>> laptop computer with an ear bud in only one ear so that I will be able
>> to hear what the lecturer is saying, but I worry that I will struggle
>> to listen to both my screen reader echoing the text that I have typed
>> as well as the new information the lecturer is providing.
>> 
>> I am wondering what systems college students such as yourselves employ
>> for notetaking. What have you tried? What has worked well? What has
>> not worked so well for you? I am open to all opinions and advice as I
>> have other assistive technology products as well.
>> 
>> Theodore
>> 
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