Introducing a new note-taking experience

Abbie
Abbie Posts: 3,191 traveler rank
in Community News
Hey everyone! We’re excited to announce that we released a new note-taking experience for your students today that will be replacing the bookmarks feature. Here’s what is changing:
  1. Mobile app access: Just like bookmarks, students can mark specific points within your sections and lectures to come back to later. But now, we’re rolling out the note-taking feature for all platforms, desktop, Android, and iOS.
  2. Increased character count: Unlike bookmarks, which allowed for 140 characters, notes can be up to 1,000 characters.
  3. Updated filter functions: Notes can be filtered by lecture, course, and recency in a dedicated notes tab, so your students won’t lose an idea or insight.
  4. Note tracking: Just like the bookmarks feature, you can still see the points in your lectures with the most notes to see where students are the most engaged.
What are you most excited about with the new notes feature?

Comments

  • CarstenMuessig
    CarstenMuessig Posts: 499 specialist rank

    @Abbie
    in February (= in 8 months)? Or did you maybe mean July or August?

  • Abbie
    Abbie Posts: 3,191 traveler rank

    Thanks for that, @CarstenMuessig
    ! Post updated. :smileyvery-happy:

  • MikeXCohen
    MikeXCohen Posts: 481 visionary rank

    Nice. These bookmarks/notes are also useful for instructors, because it provides feedback for when the key information is presented (according to students, which may or may not coincide with what we think ;) ).

  • ValentinDespa
    ValentinDespa Posts: 64 storyteller rank

    What happens if a video gets updated? Will the notes/bookmarks be removed?

    For IT courses, there is a constant need to update lectures. I was just wondering if students won't be upset if the notes disappear.

  • Abbie
    Abbie Posts: 3,191 traveler rank

    Hey @ValentinDespa
    , thanks for bringing this up. After a little digging, we found that if you change videos you can still see the notes, but the note video position will be tied to the new video in the same location as it was before. While this is currently how it works, our team is looking into a possible workaround for better student experience. We'll gladly share an update here as soon as we get one.

  • GianniBruno011
    GianniBruno011 Posts: 32 storyteller rank

    Thanks @Abbie
    for this and for your input into this community. Your hardwork is appreciated!

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