Table 5. Longhand Note Takers' Perceptions about Taking Notes and Participating in the Experiment.
Item question | Mean (SD) | |
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1. | As a result of hand-taking notes in PRMC 603, I have already or will begin hand-taking notes in other courses. | 4.30 (1.83) |
2. | Taking notes by hand took some getting used to. | 3.60 (1.65) |
3. | Even though it might not work for everyone, I would recommend to students that they try taking notes by hand versus using a laptop to do so. | 4.70 (1.06) |
4. | Taking notes by hand is probably more suitable for some courses and for some instructors than for others. | 5.00 (1.33) |
5. | I have good handwriting speed. | 3.60 (1.35) |
6. | Students without good handwriting speed can still be effective longhand note takers. | 4.40 (0.97) |
Response scale: 1 = Strongly Disagree; 2 = Disagree; 3 = Slightly disagree; 4 = Slightly agree; 5= Agree; 6 = Strongly Agree.