Do college students use notebooks or do they take all notes on a laptop?

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<p>^^^Hold on</p>

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<p>this should have it.</p>

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<p>I don’t think that includes OneNote.</p>

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Use BootCamp if you still want to use it on your Mac.</p>

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<p>I use a paper notebook for math, chem, physics, etc, classes that require me to write equations and draw diagrams. It’s just so convenient to be able to do that without computer gymnastics. I suppose I could have used a laptop for taking notes in my history class, but I really didn’t want to drag it to class.</p>

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<p>I’m still debating about whether or not I’ll use a laptop during lectures. I just got one of those netbooks so I think it would be easier but idk.</p>

<p>Do professors/TAs usually approve of laptops in lectures and sections? Or no?</p>

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<p>depends on who it is. You will get distracted if you’re taking notes on a laptop though.</p>

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<p>I always take my notes down in a notebook. That way I’m really paying attention to what is being said instead of formatting the notes on my computer and listening to the typing. It’s easier on the eyes for me sometimes, too. If I stare at a computer screen taking notes, reading, etc. it hurts my eyes after awhile. I’d rather have a notebook to study with. </p>

<p>If you’re going to use a laptop I’d suggest printing out the notes and taking them with you to study sessions. Then you can write on them, they’ll be easier to carry around, and you won’t have to stare at a computer all afternoon.</p>

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<p>And so do others, either by noisy typing, the tendency of laptop users to play games, hit myspace/facebook or visit inappropriate sites. Anyway, that’s what my teachers have told me. Those same teachers have said they love my tablet because it doesn’t present those issues, and I don’t have to worry about formatting things on a computer because my handwritten notes are exactly like they would be on paper, except better because I can quickly change colors, erase and resize things. Actually, my favorite thing is when a teacher goes a couple pages deep into notes and remembers to add a few pages to the notes from a few pages back. While others are going crazy at how to format their notes to reflect the insertion, I just slide a bunch of whitespace into my notes with a simple click and drag.</p>

<p>A laptop and notepad can be a good solution, but I prefer a computer that is literally both things in one device.</p>

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<p>In my class (taking my first college class over the summer), about one-third of the students use laptops. I personally prefer it by far; it’s a Psychology class, so there’s no math equations (I plan on using paper then), and I’m not at all easily distracted during lectures, so I can focus. Like Leaftye, I love being able to go back in my notes while the paper-users have to try and fit it in somewhere. Besides, I get the advantage of quickly typing down slides and having time to listen to the professor’s comments on the subject while others only get one or the other.</p>