Accessibility and Disability Resources

Recording Software

Audacity (and other recording software) may be used to record lectures. This creates an audio recording which students can use as a reference and supplement to their other notes. Students with accommodations using this method will be required to sign an Audio Recording Agreement.

Considerations

Benefits

  • Free
  • Full lecture available for reference and review
  • May be able to record microphone or computer audio

Drawbacks

  • Requires a computer in class
  • Does not sync to notes
  • No automatic transcription
  • Does not record both microphone and computer audio
  • May not be able to record computer audio

Training

Tutorial