Entry 7: Tape Recording

In oral tutorials, classes and presintations it's really hard to take notes fast or to remember all information. In this case, what can student do to take full knowledge about the topic? It is possible to gather information about topic, to write down "wh" questions, to take notes and exchange them with others or to attend lecture one more time. Where as, the best way is using tape recorder during the class. In the classes I ask teacher's permission to switch on my mobile voice recorder and use it. Then in a silent place where I can concentrate I listen it again. It really helps me, because it contains all main points and parts which I couldn't catch or miss during the class because of something. Taping lectures consist difficulties and some disadvantages too. Some students don't pay attention to the teacher during the class because they think that they'll go over the tape later. This is wrong. If they do this: firstly, they'll lost time by spending twice as much time as needed, secondly, information that is represent by teacher's body language will be missed, lastly it can be problems with recorder and quality of speech. So, despite all advantages of tape recorder, to avoid problems, don't stop listening to the lecture and be careful with your tape recorder.