
In fact, not everyone can note take effectively, or even note take at all. With how fast-paced and content-heavy some courses can be, something thought of as simple becomes more complex in practice. In this context, note taking is the process of summarizing information from post-secondary lectures. Please know that the Note Taker Coordinator does verify the note files sent.Note taking may sound simple, but in the context of post-secondary learning, it can be complicated. However, if the Professor used the PowerPoint as an aid and additional notes are taken in the notes section, that will constitute note-taking and you will receive payment. Understand that sending the PowerPoint the Professor posted on Canvas with no supplemental information does not constitute note-taking and you will not receive payment for that day. ” If known please write the reason no class notes were given, e.g., worked on class project.
OSD NOTETAKER LICENSE
Within 3 days of accepting the job of a note-taker, you will need to complete an employment application, (if you are the selected individual, the link to the application will be sent to you), Note-Taker Agreement form, and an I-9.Ĭomplete Employment Application, Note Taker Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement and provide required proof of identification (including 1 – an original passport or 2 – driver’s license and social security card or 3 – driver’s license and birth certificate – originals only, please.To be considered for a note-taking position with SDS you must do the following: The Note Taker Coordinator will match the schedule of the applicant with the SDS students who need notes and will contact the applicant to let them know which class(es) they have been matched with if selected for a Note Taker assignment. Any individual who is willing to accept the responsibility of being a note-taker should visit the SDS webpage, and complete the Note Taker Interest Form.

If there is a student who is in need of notes for a class, the instructor will make an announcement or post the announcement on Canvas.

SDS does hire note-takers who may not be enrolled in the class requiring notes. Note takers are recruited in classes in which a student who qualifies for the accommodation is enrolled. The purpose of note-taking is to succinctly record the main points of what is presented in a classroom, highlighting important key topics or themes that are emphasized by the instructor, defining new vocabulary, and organizing the material in a style that will best present the content of each class. Individuals who supply a copy of their notes are paid an hourly wage for their efforts. Note taker accommodations are provided by utilizing students currently enrolled in the course. Information about the role of a Note Taker, Job description, Job requirements are listed below.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Note Taker for Student Disability Services (SDS).
