03.18.09
Do you take notes on notebooks or laptops in college ?
Autumn Love asked:
I’m a going to be starting college this fall and i wanted to know if i use notebooks or a laptop to take notes in class. In movies you see people using their computers but I’m not that fast of a typer.
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I’m a going to be starting college this fall and i wanted to know if i use notebooks or a laptop to take notes in class. In movies you see people using their computers but I’m not that fast of a typer.
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ryan_duz said,
March 18, 2009 at 9:40 am
i would prefer notebooks…some teachers dont allow computers but also if u use ur laptop it could crash…but if ur lucky ur teacher might put notes/powerpoints on the internet
Agent Razor said,
March 19, 2009 at 3:12 pm
For college I would recommend one notebook per class. I wouldn’t bring a laptop, as you tend to get distracted easier
l a u r e n?[?] said,
March 22, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Well, I’d use a notebook on your first day, you don’t want to be the odd one out.. But I guess that could work either way.. Surely you can do a little research and find out.. Eg asking people who are/have been there.. or get in touch with the collage?
Anna P said,
March 26, 2009 at 5:38 am
You don’t have to use a computer, and in some classes the professors don’t like the clattering of the keys. So, it varies. If you are more comfortable taking notes in paper, go ahead.
PS all those computers are product placements by the computer companies–they pay a fee to feature the product!
Joe said,
March 26, 2009 at 5:47 am
Depends on what class you’re taking notes for.
Since you’re not a fast typer, I’d recommend you NOT to use laptops to take notes…. stick with paper and pencil unless you like asking the professor to keep repeating important concepts, or copying notes from your classmates.
good luck
PS. Try use a tape recorder if you can’t jot down the instruct/class’s key points fast enough.
Jenny H said,
March 27, 2009 at 9:44 pm
i just use a paper notebook. most people at my school dont use computers because its hard to take notes on them. writing out math equations, drawing molecules structure, making diagrams, etc are hard to do quickly on a computer.