Lectures

wireless101

So in lectures how do you guys take notes? Are laptops widely used, or do students stick to the good ol' pen and paper?

filo87

Definitely take notes in lectures. I'd say 99.99% use pen and paper. Laptops are distracting for those sitting behind you I find! You can always type up your notes later on if you feel the need.

deisedude

Definately the tried and trusted pen and paper. One girl in my class was using her laptop in a lecture and the lecturer made an example of her. In his defence she was reading trashy gossip websites but still you get my point

PhysiologyRocks

Pen and paper all the way. Take LOTS of notes, you'll need them.:)

Quite a few of us record the lectures, too, so if you have an MP3, it'll be worth it.

flo8s967qjh0nd

Pen and paper is the only way to go really. Laptops are far too annoying for everyone concerned.
Make sure you get the lecturers permission before you record any lectures as there are legal and copyright issues involved.

Cows Go µ

Everyone in my class uses pen and paper. I have only ever seen one guy with a laptop in class and he was playing Pro Evo.

But then, I'm in maths, it would be horrible to try and type up notes in maths, it would take forever

grenache

Laptops should be banned from lecture halls. I have only ever once seen a person actually typing in notes. The majority of time people are just browsing the internet, downloading music (or porn) or playing silly games like Sims. They are awfully distracting for people sitting around the person with the laptop. Why come into a lecture in the first place if you're only going to play games on the laptop?! :rolleyes:

ReacherCreature

Always use a pen and paper. Non-stop writing for the lecture.