1. The ability to review lecture recordings is particularly useful for students whose first language is not English.

2. Students with a learning difficulty such as dyslexia which makes it difficult for them to take notes.

3. Students use especially for revision ahead of exams, it also helps with note-taking and review after each lesson.

Studies have shown lesson recordings help students to take a more active part in lessons when they know that they will be able to review the content later rather than feeling that they must take  notes during the lesson.