I did know who I was replying to :) There doesn't seem to be an overlap of discussion. Writing down what you know (esp. in your own words) causes reinforcement

I did know who I was replying to :) There doesn't seem to be an overlap of discussion. Writing down what you know (esp. in your own words) causes reinforcement of long term memories is a well established scientific fact. Ofcource reviewing notes is also critical in strengthening those memories so that you recall precise details rather than vague ideas. You're talking about not being overwhelmed with taking notes - which again, nobody was claiming is a good thing. I agree that information like formulas, equations, definitions, etc should definitely be provided without having the student write them down and introduce errors of their own.