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Frequently Asked Questions about Tegrity Notes
This FAQ contains questions/answers and best practices on how to use the Tegrity Pen and the Tegrity Notes software during class, on a weekly basis, and when studying for an exam.
Misconception About Tegrity Notes
- You DO NOT need to study from the computer - many students think that Tegrity forces them to read their notes and study from the computer. This is a wrong assumption.
- Tegrity helps you to create bookmarks on your notebook (e.g., using asterisk or star signs) in order to refer back to the recorded class, only when a question or additional clarification is needed. Thus, you should use your notebook for studying and refer to the computer (electronic notebook) only when you want to bring the instructor back at a specific point.
- If you do not have a need to refer back to the recorded lecture, that's is definitely OK
- Tegrity Notebook is not an additional notebook, but a replacement for your traditional notebook. You should use the Tegrity Notebooks using Tegrity Pen, and other colored pens and highlighters, exactly as if you were using the traditional notebook.
- However, you should remember that only notes taken with the Tegrity Pen will create bookmarks to the recorded lecture.
- Take your Tegrity Pen and notebook out at the beginning of class. Verify that your Tegrity Pen is charged and has free memory by looking at the LED indicators after taking the cap off. If one of the indicators is flashing red please be aware your notes may not be captured. You should connect your Tegrity Pen to your computer to import the notes and charge the battery.
- Take notes using your Tegrity Pen and notebook. Keep in mind that in addition to having your paper notebook, you can always use your Tegrity Notes to bring the instructor back to explain a point again.
- During class, whenever you don't understand something and would like to review it at a later time, flag the relevant notes, for example, with an asterisk.
- During class, when the instructor mentions that a certain topic will be in the exam, flag the relevant notes, for example, with 2 asterisks
- Cap your Tegrity Pen at the end of class, to conserve the battery.
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- Take your Tegrity Pen and notebook out at the beginning of class.
- Write the date in your Tegrity Notebook and the first hand-out sheet.
- You can use your Tegrity Pen on your hand-out sheets. Keep in mind that these notes will not be linked to the class recording.
- During class, create a written bookmark in your Tegrity Notebook whenever the instructor discusses something you would potentially like to review later, such as, a test question or a topic you do not fully understand.
- At the end of class and whenever the pen is not in use, cap your Tegrity Pen.
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- Go to a computer you can use for importing notes from your Tegrity Pen.
- Connect your Tegrity Pen to the computer. After the import process is completed successfully, take your Tegrity Pen out of its cradle.
- Login to D2L.
- Navigate to the course you would like to view.
- Click the Tegrity button on the left side of the course website.
- Click on the Tegrity Recording you would like to view.
- Use your Tegrity Pen to take notes (see question above).
- When you're done viewing the recording close the Tegrity Recording window.
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- If you plan to use Tegrity Notes at home, install Tegrity Notes from the installation CD provided by Southeast Information technology . If you plan to use Tegrity Notes in the computer labs you do not need to install the software. For further assistance with installation please refer to your Tegrity Notes student guide or contact help desk 507-453-2408 .
- Pick at least 2 days a week to import your notes and recharge the battery.
- After importing your notes for the first week, double click on the Tegrity Notes icon on your computer desktop. Open your Tegrity Notebook to page 1. Click the note in the first page reading "Click this note to fulfill course requirement".
- Make sure to repeat step 3 for each one of the courses in which you are using the Tegrity Pen.
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- Import your notes from your Tegrity Pen on the days you have selected.
- When studying your paper notebook, whenever you come across an item in your notes you flagged to review later, something that will be on the exam, or something you do not fully understand -
- Go to the computer you use to import your notes. If you use the computer lab you may use any computer in the lab.
- Double click the Tegrity Notes icon on your computer desktop.
- Select the desired Tegrity Notebook and page number.
- Click on the information you wish to review and listen to the instructor explain it again.
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