I thought I would have some fun with this post! Lately, I’ve been teaching some note-taking and organization sessions and loving it! (I guess my inner nerd is making a statement!). During these sessions we take a look at things like:
1. How to use a planner
2. How to make an effective study-schedule
3. How to prepare for upcoming projects and tests
4. How to take some (awesome) notes
Now, I know that the note-taking ‘thing’ may sound old-school and entirely outdated, but I bet you could to the same thing on your computer. Unfortunately, even though I do use the computer, I feel like I don’t really remember anything unless I write it down. That’s why I still have a planner (archaic I know!), but I think that having a written record of something is better than having a million-and-one alerts in my phone. (Maybe that’s just me, I know we all have to do what works!)
So, I’m going to share with you the note-taking method I learned in high school. Now, these notes have a name, but I don’t remember it!
Fold the side with the holes over about 1/4 of the way
On the same side as the holes, write your main headings, indent for sub-headings
On the other side write your key terms and definitions
How to study:
Fold the side with the holes back, that way you show all your headings and can quiz yourself on the terms and definitions!