Sophia: Note Taking: Concept Maps and Flowcharts: Lesson 1

When you think of one topic, related ideas and details invariably follow. That's concept mapping! Jot down ideas with a straightforward graphic organizer that works both electronically and as a printed resource.

Active listening is all about thinking, asking questions, and making connections. That's the take-away from a lesson about active listening. Participants learn techniques for identifying important information, including how to ask...

This slideshow lesson focuses on note taking using concept maps and flow charts; it provides background information, 6 types of concept maps or flow charts with best uses, uses in the classroom, uses while reading or researching, and how...

This tutorial focuses on the use of graphic organizers for note taking and prewriting. I offers a video showing various graphic organizers and their uses. It also provides a slideshow with copies of the same organizers covered in the...

There are lots of details that make you who you are! Illustrate what those details are with a personal concept map project. After learners view a step-by-step presentation, the follow a rubric to complete a concept map about themselves.

This video lesson focuses on the Cornell note taking method. It details the page set up, explains what types of information are placed in each of the columns, and offers note taking tips.

This lesson focuses on note taking techniques, such as Cornell notes, note cards, graphic organizers, highlighting, etc. It discusses reasons for note taking, techniques, how to take notes, and what to do with notes. It offers this...

This video lesson focuses on creating a system of note taking symbols and abbreviations that work for the individual. It explains the purposes of note taking and of using symbols and abbreviations; offers quick tips for abbreviating...

This video lesson focuses on note taking, using note cards to gather and organize information for a research project. It gives steps to follow, tips, and examples. Real Player is required.

This video lesson focuses on note taking using note card systems. You should choose a system dependent on how you plan to use the cards afterward. It discusses color coding either by card color or ink color putting like items on the same...