It’s a good idea to stop and ask students if you are speaking too fast or slow. If students are shy about calling you out, Writing down notes while lecturing helps slow your pace to match what students can keep up with You can also Teach students to use blanks in their notes when they do not understand something so that they can remember to ask necessary questions later. While Both digital and hand-written notes can be effective with training, it’s important to take some time to provide some training in note-taking skills so students are well-equipped.