Notetaking Lessons

• Before we begin, please answer the questions below honestly and with good detail 
• We will return to your answers at the end to see what you have learned. 

Learn about the three R's for why note-taking is essential for learning new information:

• Retention of information
• Record of your thinking
• Review options are improved

Learn about your brain!

• Review the three resources below
• Write down answers to the questions and any facts that interest you
• Notice your strategy for taking notes - what's your process?

Resource #1: Listen up to 2:40 to this interview from National Public Radio (US) or read here.

What's the key point?

Resource #2: Skim this research article, paying extra attention to the CHARTS.

What did researchers find about the difference between factual understanding and conceptual understanding among students using laptops vs. handwriting for notes?

Resource #3: Identify some key points in this article which EXPLAINS the study above 

Watch a recap:

Optional Reading: For note-taking, low-tech is often best (Harvard study)

After reviewing the resources in the tabs above, complete the quiz below

• A perfect score = a digital badge, sent to your email
• You may re-take the quiz as often as needed