College student gets even with 'smug' professor who refuses to give them class notes: 'I came up with my simple malicious compliance'

Some teachers take it very personally when their students try to adapt classes to their own learning styles. There's really no reason to get your feelings hurt if a student asks to record a lecture on their phone, but a lot of teachers do not care for that at all!

Look, I know it can be intimidating to realize that your words are being recorded. But as a teacher, you probably shouldn't ever say anything to your students that you wouldn't want shared with the world, right? Teachers shouldn't fear a tape recorder because they should have a professional tone at all times. And they should already be used to public speaking due to the nature of their job. So what's the issue if a student wants or needs to record a lecture to help them along their educational journey?

It's not just this student – I've also witnessed teachers become upset about having their lectures recorded. Some professors claim it makes them anxious, or sets them off track. But for some students — and especially those with specialized learning plans — having a recorded lesson to rely on after classroom hours is pretty important. It's not like they're asking for this accommodation out of laziness. In fact, it's usually the opposite — they're trying their hardest to learn using traditional methods, and when that doesn't work, they reach out for help, and are told to try alternative methods to solve their learning issues. 

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