$45

for 4 classes

The Notebook Camp: Taking Notes You Can Use High School Edition

Completed by 1 learner

Ages 15-18

Live Group Class

In this 4 day camp, students will learn how to take effective notes, keep them organized, and use them to study.

Izzy Mason

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(202 reviews)

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Live video meetings

4x per week, 1 week

1-5 learners per class

40 min

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What's included

4 live meetings

2 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. Days 1-3 will have an at home practice activity. Day One: They will be given a focus question for the following week. Day Two: They will choose a topic to create a diagram they can present in the following class. Day Three: They will be given an information sheet in order to practice identifying important information.

Class Experience

Welcome! In this 4 day course, we will cover everything learners need to know in order take amazing notes and how to use those notes later.
This class is great for those just starting on their note taking journey and those who need help with organizing and using the notes they already take.
Learners will need a notebook, black pen or regular pencil, and 5 different colors of highlighters.

Each day will focus on a specific aspect of note taking with examples and an opportunity to practice.

Day One: We will cover a variety of formats for different subjects and students will get an opportunity to choose a format that they like and practice taking notes on a given topic. Students will be given a focus question to consider for the following class.

Day Two: We will cover how to create and use diagrams and visuals in our notes. Students will be given an opportunity to create a diagram using information given. Students will then choose a topic to create a diagram on to present in the following class.

Day Three: We will focus on what to take notes on and how to employ easy shorthand into your notes to write more efficiently. Students will get an opportunity to practice what works for them on a given topic. Students will be given a page of information in order to practice identifying the important information.

Day Four: Today students will learn the art of highlights and rewrites in order to use their notes to study. We will create a system that they will be able to use in any class. Students will practice both of these skills using the notes we have taken in the previous classes.

Learning Goals

Students will learn to take organized notes and use them effectively.

Syllabus

4 Lessons

over 1 Week

Lesson 1:

Note Taking Formats

 We will cover a variety of formats for different subjects and students will get an opportunity to choose a format that they like and practice taking notes on a given topic. Students will be given a focus question to consider for the following class.

40 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Visuals and Diagrams

 We will cover how to create and use diagrams and visuals in our notes. Students will be given an opportunity to create a diagram using information given. Students will then choose a topic to create a diagram on to present in the following class.

40 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

What to Note & Shorthand

 We will focus on what to take notes on and how to employ easy shorthand into your notes to write more efficiently. Students will get an opportunity to practice what works for them on a given topic. Students will be given a page of information in order to practice identifying the important information.

40 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

What to Do With Your Notes

 Today students will learn the art of highlights and rewrites in order to use their notes to study. We will create a system that they will be able to use in any class. Students will practice both of these skills using the  notes we have taken in the previous classes.

40 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List

Notebook
Pencil or black pen
5 Different colors of Highlighters (https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-27075-Accent-Highlighter-Assorted/dp/B0032JWURM/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=5+pack+highlighters&qid=1637769889&sr=8-5)

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Izzy Mason

Joined August, 2020

4.8

202reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

I have been teaching this as a full length class as well as teaching the skills separately for several years. I spent many years learning and revising my skills as a student.