Table 2 Survey responses from students who attended lectures weekly or sometimes

Why did you choose to attend lectures?

n = 50, rp = 50

I think I learn more by attending

40 (80%)

It allows for interaction with course staff and/or students

35 (70%)

I am concerned that recordings may not be complete or the technology for recording may fail

30 (60%)

To catch up with my friends

16 (32%)

It is good to be seen to be attending

14 (28%)

I like to see the lecturer’s gestures and expressions

14 (28%)

I think my results will be better if I attend

13 (26%)

Why did you access the recordings as well as attending the lectures?

n = 43, rp = 43

Clarify difficult concepts

37 (86%)

Revise lecture concepts for assessment purposes

35 (81%)

Catch up on lectures I missed

34 (79%)

Reinforce and revise concepts on a regular basis

22 (51%)

I find it hard to concentrate in the lecture theatre

13 (30%)