Welcome! In this 4 week 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 week will focus on a specific aspect of note taking with examples and an opportunity to practice.

Week One: This week 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 choose a format and discuss the pros and cons of it. They will then comment on another learner's post with an agree or disagree and why response.

Week Two: This week 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 and present it in a video. Students will complete a Kahoot! Quiz about Diagrams and Visuals to practice what kind of information to use in a diagram. 

Week Three: This week 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 create a 3-5 minute presentation about a topic from a list I will provide and post it in the classroom. Students will choose one of their classmate's presentations to watch and take notes practicing their preferred shorthand and post either a picture or a pdf of their shorthand.

Week Four: This week 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 class. Students will choose a shorthand upload from the previous week (from another student) and rewrite it using the methods talked about this week. Students will also work together to correctly highlight important information in a given page of notes that I will provide.