[NABS-L] taking notes at college

[Miso Kwak]

You can perhaps consider Brailliant 14 or Refreshabraille 18 or
similar small models of braille display. You would be compromising the
length of the braille display but it will take up less space.


On 6/18/18, Sarah Jevnikar via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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