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Using Technology here is an art and a science to taking
Take Action!
Notes are not just for paper and pencil... Tnotes. Note-taking is a survival Study Skills
skill. Your goal is to be active as
Electronic notes - There are many programs designed to let you take notes on your computer, you learn information, retain data, Series
phone, or tablet, and then upload those notes to a centralized space on the Internet. You can track No. 2
not only text, but also audio files, pictures, PDFs, PowerPoint files, handouts, and links to websites. or acquire knowledge that later will
You can index and sort all your notes, and share them with other people. The great thing is you can build your skills. The sooner you
access your notes from any device, anywhere. identify methods for organizing and
classifying how you will keep track of and
Scan it - Get a small portable scanner - you can scan your notes (both text and diagrams) and put retain new information, data, and processes
it into an electronic form.
the easier your life will be in school, training, and on the job.
Digital Pens - Take hand notes with a special pen that converts your handwriting to a digital form,
then lets you convert that into typed notes. Get Organized
Record notes - If you learn best by listening, get a small voice recorder and record lectures and
discussions. Replay to capture key information.
What to Write Down
How do you know what to write down in your notes? First,
Exercise: Taking Notes With the Cornell Method identify what’s new to you in the information. Anything Research
Reread this pamphlet and take notes using the Cornell note-taking method below. you know you know you can leave out of your notes. indicates that
What’s relevant? What information is most likely to 80% of new and Remembering Note-Taking
be of use later, whether on a test, in an essay, or in material can
completing a project? The kinds of information to pay be recalled
special attention to are: if you review
Dates of events
Names of people notes within
Theories the first 24
Definitions hours of
Pros and cons, comparisons presentation.
Two sides of an issue
Images and exercises
Examples Use these note-taking
Additional Resources: tips at school and work.
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©2017 Learnovation , LLC Anything written on the board
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www.learnovation.com A-Glance Guide for Students Key points in a slide presentation
Career Transitions Workbook Comments from others in the session
Your questions
