Voice recordings can help you capture all the information in a class or conversation. Repeating the information by listening to it later might help you learn. Keep in mind that you may need to get permission to record other people.
What kinds of audio recorders are there?
Cassette Player
If you want to start with a simple solution, you can use an old-fashioned tape recorder and cassette. Battery-operated portable cassette players are still available for purchase. One thing to keep in mind is that it takes time to rewind and find the specific information you may be looking for.
Digital Voice Recorder
A more high-tech option is to use a digital voice recorder. These have higher capacity, can fit in a pocket, and are easier to “rewind” to the time stamp you need.
Smart Pens
Digital note-taking solutions like the Livescribe pen let you pair handwritten notes with a time stamped audio recording.
Computer Software
Windows and Apple computers also include voice recording software. On a Mac, look in your Launchpad for the Voice Memo software. If you want more features with your voice recording, consider notetaking software like Glean, which allows you to capture audio, notes, and lecture slides all at once.