PAPERmaking! g FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY ® Volume 9, Number 1, 2023
Review notes later Effective learning is more than just taking notes. What you do with your notes after a particular class or meeting is crucial to your ability to move your newly acquired knowledge from the surface to the deeper parts of your memory. Some things you can do later onto review include: x Schedule a block of time to review your notes x Create a summary or overview of your notes x Test yourself on the new material x Write down questions you have x High light information that’s still unclear By taking the time to follow up and review your notes later on, you increase your chances of performing well and retaining the information. Ask questions Effective note- taking isn’t sufficient for learning and retai ning information. You must also engage with the content and test yourself, finding your knowledge gaps and filling them with missing information. As you take notes, write down questions to ask later. Asking questions is critical in getting clear on core topics and solidifying your knowledge. Additionally, spending time with instructors, lecturers, and subject-matter experts helps you deepen your knowledge in areas of genuine interest to you. By asking questions, you have the opportunity to assess your own thinking. You’ll also identify where you can improve your grasp of the material. Handwrite your notes, then type them Researchers have found that there is a powerful hand-to-brain connection that helps us deepen our learning while note-taking. While typing notes is a fast and efficient way to take down information, it may not produce the same retention that handwriting does. However, many people enjoy having digital notes because they are easier to access from anywhere. Keeping digital notes is also a pe rmanent solution. By handwriting notes and then typing them, you’re able to improve retention by 75% while shifting your notes to a permanent and mobile version.
Article 10 – Note Taking
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