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A MOMENT FROM CLASS
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Illustrative example
Biology lecture · transcript excerpt
Enzymes and activation energy
So an enzyme doesn’t add energy to the reaction. What it does is lower the activation energy, the hump the reactants have to get over before anything happens.
And notice the enzyme isn’t used up. Once the product leaves the active site, the same enzyme can bind the next substrate and do it again.
A written sample, not a recording
Questions to ask Pip
Select the part. Ask about it.
Ask about a sentence you select in the transcript, or about the lecture as a whole.
01
“Can you explain this part?”
Select the sentence about activation energy and ask for a plainer explanation.
02
“What were the main points so far?”
Ask about the whole lecture for a recap you can check against the transcript.
03
“What should I be able to answer after this?”
Ask for a few questions to test yourself once class is over.
This sample shows the kind of questions you can ask. Pip’s answers depend on your lecture; check them against the transcript and your course materials.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What recording looks like in Dolphin.
LIVE TRANSCRIPT
Words as they’re spoken
Follow the transcript while the lecture records. If your browser doesn’t support live transcription, Dolphin still records the audio and the transcript is available after processing.
ASK PIP
Questions about the lecture
Ask about the whole lecture, or select part of the transcript and ask about that selection.
YOUR COURSE
Saved where you study
Give the lecture a title and add it to a course when you finish. It is saved to your chats so you can come back to it.
YOUR MICROPHONE
You choose the input
Dolphin asks for microphone access in your browser, and you can switch to a different microphone.
Record only where you have permission. Check your instructor’s and your school’s recording policies first.
LISTEN NOW. REVIEW LATER.
Three steps, start to saved.
1. Start recording
Sign in to Dolphin, choose Record lecture, and allow microphone access when your browser asks.
2. Follow along
Watch the transcript as the lecture goes. Ask Pip when something doesn’t click.
3. Finish and save
Add the recording to a course so it’s there when you review.
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A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Recording a lecture with Dolphin.
How do I record a lecture with Dolphin?
Sign in to Dolphin and choose Record lecture. Allow microphone access when your browser asks, then start recording. Give the lecture a title, and when it ends, finish and add it to a course.
Do I get a transcript?
Yes. The transcript appears while the lecture is recording. If your browser does not support live transcription, Dolphin still records the audio, and the saved transcript is available after processing.
Can I ask questions about the lecture?
Yes. Ask Pip about the lecture as a whole, or select part of the transcript and ask about that selection.
Where does the recording go?
When you finish, you add the recording to one of your courses, or create a course for it. The lecture is saved to your chats so you can return to it.
How accurate is the transcript?
Transcription can mishear names, technical terms, and numbers, especially with background noise or a distant microphone. Check important details against your slides and course materials. Pip’s answers can also contain errors.
Am I allowed to record my class?
Rules differ by instructor, school, and location. Ask your instructor before you record, and follow your school’s policy. If you have a recording accommodation, your disability services office can tell you how it applies.
Do I need to sign in?
You can read the example on this page without an account. Sign in to Dolphin to record a lecture and save it to a course.