You can also organize your notes by course/subject, doodle important diagrams, and take pictures to give you visual references of lecture topics that were hard to copy in one sitting!įinally, there’s the option to just record your lectures with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop using applications such as Evernote (as stated previously in this list), Microsoft OneNote, or with a simple voice recorder! A key benefit to recording your lectures is that you can playback important points and delete unnecessary footage.When I was seven, I was diagnosed with moderate ADHD.
With its efficient and sleek interface, it makes it fun to take notes while also keeping you focused (given that you can use it on any smartphone or computer device). It’s a great way to keep track of what you do or do not know and makes you stay organized throughout the semester!Ĥ. Evernote, a way to take notes on the go!Įvernote is a lifestyle app that allows you to write, save, record, and share notes. Lecture notes are written in the note-taking column (main ideas from a lecture), questions or key words are written in the key word column, and a summary is written on the bottom 7 lines. This is a system initially devised at Cornell that provides a systematic format for taking organized notes. We are a visual species, therefore by mapping out what we think is important using charts or mind maps helps us organize our thoughts and gives you room to fill in the gaps! Visual organizers are just simply mind maps that show relationships between facts and help you think more critically and efficiently. Use Visual Organizers to Map Your Thoughts It’s been proven that color improves recall time for graphs and facts! In order to make this method effective, make sure to not overdo the color and to use colors that you know will alert you at sighting (yellow, green, and pink).Ģ. We know its hard staying focused while trying to take notes in class but a great way to retain information and remind you of an important fact is to color code using multiple pen colors.
Having trouble finding ways to take notes in class without being distracted by Facebook or the back of your neighbor’s head? Well check out these fun, new ways to take notes and stay productive! Submitted by Cornell University Campus Ambassador, Jordan Harrison
0 kommentar(er)
