Hi Susie,
Here's two ideas off the top of my head...   I know what you are going
through with because I suffered the same thing without a computer...
You're going to have to get yourself a notebook computer, however...  1)
Word prediction software might be one way to take notes fast.  2)
Another way might be to use a tape recorder, tape the class, then use a
voice recognition program to put the taped class in the computer.
Another idea along the same lines is to have the voice recognition
program in the notebook and record the class. then edit the file when
you get home...
those are my ideas...
Mike

Susie Levitt wrote:
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> Hi, all!
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>     Since I have gone to college, my ability to take notes has deteriorated.
> I can grip a pen/pencil just fine, and I can write reasonably legibly... for
> about fifteen minutes.  Once fatigue sets in, my handwriting becomes less and
> less legible until it resembles some sort of strange EKG.  If I have to write
> quickly (at the speed of normal conversation), my handwriting is even less
> readable.  I can write slowly, but then I miss notes.
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>    In short, I need a notetaking device that is easy to learn how to use,
> portable, and will enable me to make my notes legible.
>     Any ideas would be welcome!
>      Thanks!
>       Susie