Invasion of privacy ?

[kevsthename]

I attend a UNI where a visually impared student is recording the sessions on a dictaphone. Do they have to seek permission from other members of the group, (and can others refuse). The classroom sessions are used as an open forum, a safe environment where you are able to talk openly. Recording the session means recording group conversasions etc. Please help!

[redcrx]

is there any alternative for the student?
as youre already aware of what the student is doing then surely you can just be aware of what you say

[kevsthename]

The student is not "blind" and already has all the handouts up front. making notes etc. They are just recording to take home and use as study notes. I agree that we could just be carefull with what you say, but then it isnt a safe open learning environment. I forgot to mention that this is in an Adult education group with many differing ideas and experiences. and differing proffecions and seniority.

[bednobs]

but you would be perfectly at liberty to mae notes of who said what, and it's just the same - a permanent record