From reading the class syllabi or listening for lecture indicators to considering typing vs. handwriting and formatting, read through this list of suggested note-taking tips that can help learners discover which techniques work best for them. 

Concepts

cornell notes, note-taking skills, Study Skills, life skills, organizational skills

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Additional Tags

classroom support

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider trying different types of note-taking styles together as a class in the first month of school, and then having learners choose whichever worked best for them to continue throughout the school year

Classroom Considerations

• Though designed for law school students, many of the same note-taking skills and tips apply for general education classroom

Pros

• Variety of tips that can apply to diverse subject matters
• Particularly addresses information pertinent to older secondary students and college-bound seniors

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3