- Who can audio record my lectures?
- Permission to audio-record lectures is granted through Accessible Learning Services (ALS) and facilitated by Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS). Students who have submitted appropriate documentation identifying clear accessibility requirements that can be supported through note taking are approved for this accommodation.
- How am I notified of the students note taking accommodation?
- Students are encouraged to self-identify. “Audio-recording of lectures” and ”note taking services” will appear on the student’s Accommodation Letter which the student presents to you.
- What are students doing with the recordings of my lectures?
- Students upload the recordings to a secure account provided by a third-party service provider for creation of notes by professional note takers.
- How is my Intellectual Property protected?
- To protect the Intellectual Property rights of Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber Faculty, Peer Assisted Learning Support has an Audio Recording Agreement set up with students. Students complete this agreement confirming that understand the recording is for personal study use, only.
- What agreement is in place with the third-party service provider (note takers)?
- The third-party service provider understands that all intellectual property and course content, including but not limited to audio recordings, are provided to the service for the purpose of providing notes, only. The third-party company understands that no materials or course content is to be copied, distributed or shared in any way. The third-party service provider understands that appropriate action will be initiated should it be found in violation of the agreement. Feel free to contact us for more information.
- How long will students have access to the audio recording?
- PALS encourages students to use the recording of lectures in conjunction with the notes they receive as study tools. While they review the notes, students often listen to the lectures. Students are granted access to the audio recording for one (1) year after which PALS instructs the note taking services provider to permanently delete the audio files from the students secure account.
- Am I able to require audio recording be turned off at times?
Audio recording of lectures is an accommodation used to provide students access to information presented during class. If there is sensitive or confidential information presented in class where other students are able to take notes then faculty must provide the student with an equitable alternative to have access to this information. The Accessibility Consultant working with the student is available to consult with faculty and student as questions arise.
- What is my role as Faculty?
- PALS requests that Faculty:
• Remind students that if they will be recording your class, they are required to present their Accommodation Letter
• Discuss this accommodation with students and allow students to record your classes
• Contact us should you have any questions or concerns