The University classroom is a whole new world.  In this classroom, you are an adult learner.  This holds true for you if you are a 17-year-old first-time student or if you are 45 and returning to the academic scene.  It is important that you attend class. Fun Fact: Students who attend class regularly earn, on average, […]

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There is quite a bit of research around why a learner should take notes.  Dr. Kenneth Kiewra is a research rockstar in the area of academic success.  Kiewra’s name is repeatedly mentioned in Williams & Eggert’s (2002) literature review as well as the simplest of google searches.  Kiewra et al. (1991) demonstrated that when students […]

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There are 4 skills required to take solid notes (Williams & Eggert, 2002): Active Listening When you are listening actively you: Listen for Buzz Words; Notice any Emphasis your Professor Uses (in volume of voice or with action); Stay Alert; Ask Questions; Connect to Course Readings. Cognitive Processing Note takers must comprehend information and as […]

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To Do: Determine which is the best method for you: Outline, Cornell or Mind Map. Download the resources here to get you going. Take a stellar note and post it to your course Moodle to share your learning!  Your professor will think you are a star and your friends will thank you for sharing your […]

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The Learning Commons would like to hear about your new mad skills with note-taking.  Post a photo of some notes on Instagram or Twitter, tag us (@TWULearn) and we will select one student every month for a prize!  (You can only win once!)      

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