When can I audio-record sessions?
Personal recordings are a reasonable adjustment where all students are expected to take notes, i.e., information is being broadcast or transmitted to them by a lecturer that they need to be able to refer to or recall at a later point. Audio recording is a reasonable adjustment to facilitate note-taking.
When can't I audio-record sessions?
Students will engage in some learning activities where it is not suitable or appropriate for any students to make notes of any kind. This might include classes that involve high levels of self-disclosure, personal reflection, confidential discussions from students or presenters as part of the session. In these circumstances, a lecturer will make a general announcement to the whole class and ask all students to stop note-taking or recording.
What can I do with the recordings?
Personal recordings form part of the learning agreement between the individual student and YSJU. A permitted personal recording made by a student must not:
be reproduced or passed on to anyone else (other than for transcription purposes in connection with the student’s studies)
be posted on any external websites, including social media
be uploaded to external/commercial generative AI platforms so that they become part of that platform’s training material available to users external to the University.
Once a particular personal recording has served its purpose, it should be erased. Anyone reproducing, sharing or posting their personal recordings externally will face action under university disciplinary procedures.
Should I tell my lecturer I will be recording?
Teaching staff will be told of recommended reasonable adjustments via your LAPs, but will not be told the specific reason unless permission has been given. However, you are still encouraged to initiate a conversation about your need to make additional recordings as a courtesy to lecturers.