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Reading The Textbook Using eBooks Skill-Building Taking Notes in Class

OK, you've just gotten to a new level in your game and you've opened Many textbooks are Strategies: Instructors give you a lot of information during class. Do
up new places to explore. Do you just wander around bumping into now available in you know how to get the most out of what they say?
people and things, or do you have an idea of where you're going electronic format as
and what you're looking for? You probably started with a quest or eBooks. They contain Combo Attack: ƒ Read the textbook before the class
a task to do. You need to talk to people, find items, and figure out the same content as a traditional Team up with your ƒ Have a separate notebook for each class
problems. It's the same when you read your textbook. Follow these textbook, but have additional friends to help study ƒ Date your notes
steps to tackle your next assignment: features to support learning. or get a project done. Working ƒ Find a method of taking notes that works for you.
together can make the time go
Know Your Quest ƒ Read the first page in the section to see ƒ eBooks are portable - you can faster. Use the strengths of each Options include:
the big picture of what you will learn access them via WIFI on any person to benefit everyone. - Making an outline
Look for Directions ƒ Read each main heading in the section to device, any time or download - Listen for important ideas and write down keywords
find out what is covered the eBook to your devices. Health Meter: Make time to study - Make a map, drawing lines between main ideas and sub ideas
ƒ Read the questions at the end of the You’re never without the text. when you are well-rested and fed. - Don’t try to write down every word the instructor says - The teacher
section to see what information you ƒ Note-taking capabilities - you You’ll have the energy to think will often write down the most important things.
should look for while reading can highlight text, and add better and work quicker. - Include major ideas, samples, examples, formulas, and the ways to
During Your ƒ Read the text your own notes directly to the solve a problem
Quest: ƒ Look at the pictures and charts, don't skip text. Your notes are saved and Experience Meter: Understand how - Use abbreviations to save time
Look For Items them can be printed for review. your skills continue to build in a - Skip lines between major ideas
And Clues ƒ Read one paragraph at a time ƒ Built-in dictionaries - Don’t subject during the class. How does - Don’t be afraid to ask your instructor to slow down or repeat
ƒ Scan each page for: know what a word means? new information relate to what you directions. Other people in the class probably need it too.
already know? Work to build up
Vocabulary words = in bold (the definition Highlight the word and
may also be pulled out beside the text) instantly see the definition. experience in your weaker areas. Homework
Charts and maps = give additional details Hyperlinks- Click on a linked ƒ Get as much done in your free time - Use extra time to get
Questions = What questions do you have ƒ Stamina: Keeping up with work done before you get home
about the reading? keyword or phrase to go to assignments and reading is
important. Getting your homework
directly to more information on
Retrace Your Steps ƒ Reread any text that doesn't make sense the topic. These can be links done and turned in on time will ƒ Bring all your books and papers home so you can do your work
to you to content inside the eBook, or make your life much easier. It ƒ Have a certain place to do your work - Somewhere quiet with
Make A Note ƒ Take notes of the main ideas and how they links to the Internet. is always hard to catch up on no distractions
work together - this helps your brain make ƒ Searches - Type in a subject or missing work. ƒ Set a time to do your homework - When you have energy and
connections between ideas phrase, and you can see and can think
ƒ Write down any important dates connect to all the occurrences ƒ Take mini breaks - Stretch, move around, get something to eat
Use The Items In ƒ Use the table of contents to overview the of the subject in the eBook. Stay on top of your ƒ Estimate your time - how long do you think it will take you to
Your Backpack contents of each chapter homework. T urn in do an assignment?
ƒ Use the index in the back of your book to ƒ Supplemental materials - assignments on time! ƒ Team up - get a friend and study together.
quickly find topics Many ebooks provide additional
resources, quizzes, and study
aids instantly.