Notetaker or note taker verification#

Notetaker or note taker verification#

Notetakers will earn volunteer hours based on the number of hours spent in class (generally ~37 hours per semester) and will be provided verification of volunteer service at the end of the semester.

Peer Notetakers are expected to attend class, take lecture notes, and upload their notes to a designated website within a few days of each class. Volunteering to Serve as a Peer NotetakerĪs notetaker requests are received the Notetaking Coordinator will reach out to the students currently enrolled for the course(s) requested to recruit Peer Notetakers. Detailed Overview – Step by step guide for Requesting Peer NotetakersĬontact the Notetaking Coordinator at if you have any questions or concerns about requesting a peer notetaker.Be on the lookout for the confirmation emails, as this will be how the request will begin being processed and how notes will be shared. This whole process will be within the AIM Student Portal. Once classes begin, students will receive an email asking them to confirm if they do need or do not need a peer notetaker for each of their classes. Once a student has been approved for a peer notetaker and they have requested their accommodation letters for specific classes, their classes will be added to the queue for the Notetaking Coordinator to process. This accommodation is typically reserved for students who are unable to take their own notes such as students with significant physical impairments and students that are Deaf/hard of hearing that completely rely on note takers since they are unable to watch their Sign Language interpreter / transcriptionist and take notes at the same time. Examples of students that may require supplemental notetaking accommodations are students with learning disabilities, ADHD or mild physical impairments.ĭisability Resources may also approve the additional accommodation of a peer notetaker.

For most students with disabilities notetaking accommodations are meant to supplement the student’s own notes such as being allowed access to the course presentation materials, the use of a personal audio recording device or being able to take pictures of the board/display. Some students may require assistance obtaining materials presented in class because of limitations resulting from their disability.