Should I review notes or the textbook?

Both! Start with notes for a targeted review of what was covered in class, then use the textbook for deeper understanding of difficult topics.

How soon after the lecture should I review?

Ideally within 24 hours. The 'forgetting curve' shows we lose 50-70% of new information within a day without review.

Yes, but it's better to keep lectures separate for targeted review. You can organize them by topic in your VoiceBrief dashboard.

Type up key points into a clean document before converting. This process itself helps reinforce the material.

Turn your lecture notes into audio and reinforce classroom learning during your commute or workout.

Export Notes as PDF — Export your lecture notes from OneNote, Notion, Google Docs, or any note-taking app as a PDF. Tip: Clean up your notes before exporting - remove doodles and organize key points.
Upload Same Day — Upload your lecture notes to VoiceBrief the same day as the lecture for maximum reinforcement.
Generate Summary + Audio — Create an AI summary to distill the key points, then generate audio for both the summary and full notes.
Listen During Dead Time — Review the audio version during your commute, walk, or before bed to reinforce the lecture content. Tip: Reviewing within 24 hours of the lecture can boost retention by 50-70%.
Quiz Yourself — Take the AI-generated quiz to identify gaps in your understanding before the next class.

Reinforcement — Hearing your notes in a different format creates a new memory pathway for the same information.
Fill in Gaps — AI summaries can help you identify important concepts you may have missed during the lecture.
Stay Current — Regular review prevents material from piling up before exams.

Should I review notes or the textbook?: Both! Start with notes for a targeted review of what was covered in class, then use the textbook for deeper understanding of difficult topics.
How soon after the lecture should I review?: Ideally within 24 hours. The 'forgetting curve' shows we lose 50-70% of new information within a day without review.
Can I combine notes from multiple lectures?: Yes, but it's better to keep lectures separate for targeted review. You can organize them by topic in your VoiceBrief dashboard.
What if my handwritten notes are messy?: Type up key points into a clean document before converting. This process itself helps reinforce the material.

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