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dear colleagues apologies if this is of no interest or relevance also apologies for any cross postings you may remember a while ago I posted a request for a number of D/deaf co- researchers. as the co-researchers are anonymous to me, I do not know if anyone from this jiscmail participated. this message is to say thank you if you did participate or passed on my message to someone else who was eligible. here are some initial findings: 9 co-researchers took part over 200 postings were added the most popular time to post messages was between 5pm and 6pm the least popular time was between 8pm and 9pm statements from co-researchers: 1 it is important to have one or two regular notetakers - this is for continuity and for D/deaf learners to build up a rapport with support staff 2 there is a clear distinction between qualified notetakers and other students who are employed as notetakers - this is generally because they have not been trained adequately (if at all), they often contribute to discussion (unethical) and the notes are often incomplete 3 the co-researchers would like the opportunity to meet their notetakers before lectures start - this is to ensure the notetaker has enough knowledge and that the learner will be able to build rapport/friendship the initial finding will be presented at the SRHE postgraduate conference in december and myself and yana (my ICT advisor) will try and get the paper published in a journal in the next few months if you have any questions, please email either on or off list once again, many thanks if you played a part in this phase of the study - after all, it is the D/deaf learners who are the experts in how to provide their notes kind regards melanie Melanie Thorley *AspireAbility Project Worker Aspire - SE London Aimhigher Notetaker and research student c/o Blake 042 The University of Greenwich at Medway Central Avenue Chatham Kent ME4 [log in to unmask] 07931 226599