Digital vs. Paper Notes

Whether to use digital or paper notes is an individual decision that's really based on your learning preferences, disability-related needs, and the content delivered. It's important to make the decision regarding which format to use before the lecture so you've got the necessary resources and equipment in place. You might choose to keep paper notes in a binder or spiral bound notebook, or to create different digital folders on a computer for each course. Here are some benefits of both methods to consider:

Benefits of Digital Notes	Benefits of Paper Notes
Typing is typically faster than handwriting and may remove barriers resulting from your disability Editing notes as you type is easier and more efficient (copy, paste, delete, highlight, bold) Can save notes to online folders for access across multiple devices Easy to share and compare notes with peers Can edit lecture slides, but may be more challenging to format	Notebooks can be lighter and easier to carry than laptops Easier to write or annotate on top of lecture slides Easier to incorporate visual elements and drawing (i.e. doodling to help stay focused) Handwriting has been shown to be more effective for memory

Did you know you have free access to Microsoft OneNote?

How to use OneNote | Microsoft

OneNote is a software application that allows you to create and manage digital notebooks, which are collections of notes, drawings, clippings, and other multimedia elements. OneNote is part of the Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits of Digital Notes

Benefits of Paper Notes