<p>In one of my classes (Physics I), there are no desks as it is in a large auditorium and has 1000+ students. The only option is either a laptop (which I don’t own) or taking notes on one’s own lap, which is very difficult to do and seems counterproductive. Any tips or advice?</p>
<p>I always buy notepads with hard backs, sit cross-legged and balance the pad like that.</p>
<p>I had a couple of classes like that last semester - low, comfy leather chairs in a circle. Room for like 10-15 people.
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<p>^The crossing your legs idea is a great one, and one I’ve used a lot in library seminars. It kinda sucks but if it’s the only option…</p>
<p>Get a clipboard and cross your legs with your ankle on the knee of your other leg.</p>
<p>I use the clipboard and crossed legs method…I am sure there are other ways but I’m just use to that lol.</p>
<p>Are you sure there’s no desks or are you missing the ones that fold out of the arm rests?</p>
<p>Anyhoo…clipboards are the way to go. That or notebooks with really thick cardboard backing.</p>
<p>Take notes in your head.</p>
<p>You could also just not take notes.</p>
<p>I am a pretty tall person, so I’d be bound to hit the person right next to me if I were to try the cross-legged method. As for clipboards, I would need to bring paper and since I don’t use a binder (notebook), it may be more work than it is worth. </p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions thus far though, everyone. Really appreciate it and would like to hear of other methods.</p>
<p>Sounds like your just looking for excuses not to take notes if your not willing to bring a notebook to class. </p>
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I asked for tips on how to take notes, not your irrelevant opinion. </p>
<p>Yes, that is completely logical. I posted this for reaffirmation as to not write notes, despite the fact I’ve gone through a few classes using a notebook and writing notes in barely recognizable handwriting.</p>
<p>I think he’s saying that he DOES use a notebook, which is why loose paper would be a nuisance. You could try recording the lecture. Some people do it but it wouldn’t work for me.</p>
<p>Many professors will have a website where they post their powerpoints, if they use powerpoint. Even if he/she doesn’t post them, they might be willing to e-mail them to you if you ask. Maybe they would jog your memory enough to jot down the notes afterward.</p>
<p>Put your notebook on a textbook for support. Does this really require a thread? You can also find a clipboard, binder, and paper for <$10. If it’s that big of a problem for you, invest.</p>
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<p>I don’t think my school has classrooms that lack desks, especially a room that large. Strange. Never knew it was an issue at other schools.</p>
<p>Put your textbook in your lap and your notebook on your textbook. Or buy a legal pad and take notes on that.</p>
<p>I use the textbook method all the time. The lecture desks at my school are not in good condition so I have to make do.</p>
<p>If neither of those are options, then I don’t know what to tell you.</p>