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Visual Note-Taking Made Easy : Otters, Axolotls & More!

Completed by 6 learners
Ages 11-14
Self-Paced Course
In this fun 3 session visual note-taking class learners will learn and practice three visual note-taking strategies including mind-mapping, sketch noting, and using Venn diagrams. Great for learners w/ dyslexia, dysgraphia, or ADHD.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(898 reviews)
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3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Assignments
1 hour per week. Learners will practice note-taking during each class session.
Grading
Learners who submit a self assessment will be provided with a narrative evaluation that reflects on what they accomplished in class.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
This three session self-paced class is designed to support learners in developing their note taking, reading,  and listening comprehension skills. Each session offers students opportunities to learn and practice visual note-taking strategies.  Each class will begin with a mini lesson on a note-taking strategy that is effective for students with ADHD and other learning differences.  

The strategies taught in this class are:

Day 1: Mind Mapping (Axolotl Presentation)

Day 2: Sketch Notes (Island Fox Presentation)

Day 3: Venn Diagrams for Note-taking (Sea Otters vs River Otters Presentation)

Students will then use the strategy of the day to take notes in response to a teacher presentation.  

After class, learners will receive an optional self paced Kahoot! based on the presentation to test their comprehension and the effectiveness of the note-taking strategy.  After the final class session, learners will also receive a self assessment that they can use to review what they learned and create a plan for using this strategy in their academic work.

This class teaches note-taking strategies that help learners with dyslexia or dysgraphia explore strategies that are simple and use few words as well as symbols and images.  Students with ADHD will also explore new techniques to improve working memory and improve focus.  

Assessments include an un-timed Kahoot! to help the student evaluate how note taking supported their comprehension of the presentation.  I will also give a Google Doc based self assessment form that invites the learner to share "takeaways" from the class and identify possible situations where they can continue to practice these note-taking strategies. Assessments are optional and may be done after class.  

This class requires access to paper and a pen or pencil.  Students can also take notes on a tablet if they prefer.

Learning Goals

Learners will become more comfortable with three visual note-taking strategies and can use them in their studies.

Syllabus

3 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Mind- Mapping
 Learn what to put in your notes and how to use mind maps for note-taking. 
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Sketchnoting
 Learn how to use pictures, structures, and symbols to create more effective notes. 
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Venn Diagrams
 When you are comparing two topics, Venn Diagram notes can help to keep things organized. 
1 assignment

Other Details

Learning Needs
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.
Supply List
Paper, pen and pencil or a tablet and stylus will be  helpful for this class.
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Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
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898reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of California, Santa Cruz
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 6000 neurodivergent learners with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia 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.

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