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If you've ever assigned lecture notes to your class and only received blank stares in return, this resource is for you. The first video in a playlist on study skills weighs the benefits and drawbacks to handwriting notes versus typing notes, as well as the various note-taking methods that are most appropriate for class settings.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the video for homework at the beginning of the school year, and have class members turn in their notes to demonstrate what they learned from the video
- Use the video to model proper note-taking technique by projecting yourself taking notes on the information presented
- Show the video in a staff meeting or department collaboration when standardizing a note-taking method
Classroom Considerations
- Lists Evernote, OneNote, and Dropbox Paper as three possible note-taking apps
- Narration moves quickly; consider pausing to elaborate in class
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Beneficial for both students and teachers to view
- Covers the outline method, Cornell method, and mind mapping
Cons
- None