# Guidance for Students

**Source**: https://blendedlearning.cam.ac.uk/guidance-support/guidance-recording/guidance-students
**Parent**: https://blendedlearning.cam.ac.uk/

### Be informed

Know whether recordings will be offered, how they complement the teaching on your course, and how to access them. All courses publish a statement outlining their approach to teaching and learning, and what you can expect.

### You are not alone

Recordings can’t replicate the social benefits of attending teaching in person. Sharing insights and challenges with your peers boosts confidence and builds support mechanisms.

### Recordings are only one piece of the puzzle

Lectures alone don’t give the full picture on a topic, so neither do recordings; don’t spend hours rewatching or taking verbatim notes. Combine recordings with your independent learning and formulate your own ideas and understanding.

### Plan your viewing

Think about your reason for watching the recording, and make a plan. Panopto offers Search and Bookmarks to make it easy to skip to the content you need, when you need it.

### Get help

Explore resources on using recordings and improving your study skills through the links below. If you need extra support, your College or Course Organiser is here to help.

### Maintain structure

Your course has been structured in a specific way to maximise learning. If you do miss a live session, try to catch up as soon as you can; bingeing or cramming is not effective, and you may miss key connections.

## Related Links

[Lecture Capture Guide](http://osf.io/e9cqu)

[Recording at Cambridge](http://blendedlearning.cam.ac.uk/support-training/guidance-recording)