<p>A professor here. I am sure I am going to sound like a dinosaur, but it is my firm opinion that unless a specific class requires otherwise (like a CS class, perhaps) students should leave their laptops/ipads in their dorm rooms and take notes in class on paper, with a pen or pencil.</p>
<p>Students who type their notes tend to transcribe rather than sythesize. Also, as most college classrooms are internet equipped, having itnernet access during class can be a temptation to check email/facebook/etc.</p>