Disability Resource Center

Notetaking Services

notetaking iconStudents who have difficulty capturing lecture material can be approved for notetaking assistance. Notetaking assistance can be provided through the use of technology or a peer notetaker. Discuss with your Intake Counselor which method would be appropriate for you.

Technology

Use of recording technology enables the student to capture oral lecture material using a device such as a Smartpen or audio recorder. Some technology options allow the student to sync the material across multiple platforms for use as an interactive tool.

Peer Notetaker

Notes are provided using a volunteer student-peer system. Notes are accessed through DRC Online Services (myDRC).

DRC will continue to provide peer notetaking services for classes with synchronous lecture content. If DRC is notified that a class does not contain any synchronous lectures, we may not assign a peer notetaker. If you receive notification that you will not receive a peer notetaker but feel you still need one, please contact us at drcnotetaking@cpp.edu.

Requesting peer notetaking accommodation is a 2-step process. The first step is to request the accommodation for a specific class, as described above. The second step is for you to confirm you still require a notetaker after the first day of class. Please review this tutorial for instruction on how to utilize your Peer Notetaking accommodation: How To Confirm Notetaking and Download Notes 

In classes in which a volunteer peer notetaker isn't identified, the student will have the option of using Note Taking Express, a program that converts your lecture recordings to professionally made notes. 


Next Steps:  To learn more about Notetaking Assistance, please review the DRC Accommodations and Procedures.