Take Note: Strategies to Develop Student Note-Taking Skills

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Take Note: Strategies to Develop Student Note-Taking Skills

Take a deep dive into the strategies you can use to make students better note-takers. Complete Take Note: Strategies to Develop Student Note-Taking Skills, and you’ll have the knowledge and tools to make a real impact on class preparation, exam performance, and student satisfaction!

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October/November Enrichment Session

October 2, 2023 – November 10, 2023

When it comes to taking notes, many students may ask “Why bother?”

Well, there are many different answers to this question, filled with the beneficial results of note taking.

Why it matters: First things first, notes are an essential part of preparation for exams and term papers. Also, note-taking improves process-oriented skills like listening – important to success in any endeavor. Plus, students will discover that note taking has benefits to last a lifetime.

Simply put, note-taking is an important skill by any standard. What’s more, it’s one that can be taught – and Take Note: Strategies to Develop Student Note-Taking Skills will show you how.

Presented by Maryellen Weimer, PhD, longtime editor of The Teaching Professor, this course takes a deep dive into the many strategies you can use to make students better and more efficient note-takers. Once you complete this course, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to make a real impact on class preparation, exam performance, and student satisfaction!

With an emphasis on research-based, classroom-tested best practices, the course shares valuable insights on:

  • Why you must resist the urge to provide notes to students
  • How to convince skeptical students of the value of note taking
  • How simple exercises can help you correct poor note-taking habits
  • How properly crafted exams can help drive better note-taking
  • How to improve note taking in lectures and classroom discussions
  • How to improve students’ note taking in assigned readings

This course can be completed at any pace and accessed from virtually any device.

  • It’s convenient professional development that’s equally valuable for individual learners and institutional learning communities.
  • Furthermore, you’ll receive a variety of supplemental materials to support the content, including full transcripts, links to online resources, suggested readings, and handouts.
  • You’ll also find a final check on learning that leads to a certificate of completion.

Learning Goals:

At the conclusion of the course, participants will have the ability to:

  • Motivate students to improve their note-taking
  • Create classroom exercises that hone note-taking skills
  • Mentor students in best practices for capturing notes in readings and lectures

How It Works:

  • Select your desired session date.
  • Prior to the start of the course, participants will receive an email with information on accessing the online course.
  • Access to the course runs according to your selected session date.
  • Participants can work through the course at their own pace. Participants can also review information in a previous unit as well as read supplemental materials and watch the accompanying videos as many times as they like within their selected session date.
  • Upon completion of the course, participants will take an assessment to gauge learning.
  • At the end of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.

What’s Included:

  • Video programs
  • A final assessment
  • Transcripts of all video programs
  • Program slides
  • Supplemental readings and activities
  • Certificate of Completion for the course

Group Enrollment:

Discount pricing is available for multiple seats purchased at the same time.

For 10 or more seats, please contact Magna Sales at sales@magnapubs.com or call 800-433-0499 ext. 183 to receive a customized quote.

Request a customized quote!

 

October/November Enrichment Session Product Code: PO23SA

 

Meet Your Presenter

Maryellen Weimer, PhD
Professor Emerita, Penn State Berks

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1 person$199
2-9 people$139 per person
10-49 people$109 per person
50-99 people$89 per person
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