3 Day Note-Taking Camp for Neurodivergent Teens: ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism & More
Class experience
This three day camp is designed to support students in developing their note-taking and listening comprehension skills. Each session offers students opportunities to learn and practice note taking-strategies. Class will begin with a mini lesson on a note taking strategy that is effective for neurodivergent students with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences. Students will then use the strategy of the day to take notes in response to a teacher presentation. The...
3 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Day 1: Two Column Summary NotesReview 5W's of note-taking and introduce the strategy of two column summary notes. Make a class summary of the subject presentation for the day.Lesson 2Day 2: Two Column Study Question NotesDiscuss the importance of using open ended questions for study. Practice a two column note-taking strategy continues our Day 1 strategy of taking brief notes, then use those notes to develop open ended questions based on our notes.Lesson 3Day 3: Cornell NotesCornell Notes brings together the techniques we learned on Day 1 and 2. They provide a note-taking template that includes space for thoughts, questions, and a summary. The Cornell Notes Strategy is often recommended by AP teachers and college professors, so this strategy prepares us for higher level academic work.
Students will have the opportunity to learn, practice, and evaluate a variety of note-taking strategies. They will also learn strategies on how to use their notes as an effective study tool.
Bridget Smith is a teacher and parent with ADHD. Her focus on Outschool is supporting students with ADHD, other neurodiverse learners, and students with learning differences. She has taught over 5000 learners with ADHD and executive function challenges here on Outschool. She is a credentialed teacher who has taught preschoolers through adult learners. Bridget is credentialed by the State of California to teach K-12 Students.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Optional untimed Kahoot! comprehension quizzes as well as final self assessment will be posted in our online classroom.Grades Offered
This class teaches note-taking strategies that help learners with dyslexia or dysgraphia explore strategies that are simple and use few words. Learners with ADHD will also explore new techniques to improve working memory and improve focus.
Sometimes handouts in the form of graphic organizers note taking sheets will be posted for print out before the class meeting. Google Docs templates will be offered as an alternative whenever possible. Pens, pencils, paper, and colored pencils or pens are always handy to have available for my classes.
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I love being part of the Outschool learning community! I offer executive function courses for neurodivergent and preteens and students with learning disabilities. I specialize in supporting teens with ADHD, autistic learners, learners with...
Group Class
$52
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-12 learners per class