Cornell Notes offer the biggest bang for the buck when it comes to processing new information, i.e., learning. You don't need to scour the internet for worksheets, I promise.
I love this method. A decade ago I was in university level courses trying to “develop” my own system for this using colour coded highlighters and question and lecture summaries in the margins of lined paper. It was so complicated and necessitated specific coloured markers. If only a teacher would have let me know this existed. I learned the Cornell method a year ago and now use it all the time!
I learned multiple ways to take notes throughout my student years, Cornell notes being one of them. I found the concept simple enough to understand, but had a hard time following through. Your post helps tremendously to give me hope I can teach it to my kids.
My fall back method was using Roman numerals for Titles plus A. B. C. For subheaders and then a) b) c) and i) ii) for further subdivision of information. This would include questions with their answers underneath. It was difficult to do at first but I could write incredibly fast during lectures so I could put my notes in order as I took them. Others taught the same method would have to rewrite their notes after class.
I find my kids do not share my tendency to be quick note takers, boy was that a huge popped bubble! They take after their Dad who is more laid back but quick witted. I think the Cornell note taking style, especially starting from book note taking, will jive more with their method of thinking.
Excellent presentation on how to get the most out of Cornell Notes. Thank you. I'll be using your advice.
I love this method. A decade ago I was in university level courses trying to “develop” my own system for this using colour coded highlighters and question and lecture summaries in the margins of lined paper. It was so complicated and necessitated specific coloured markers. If only a teacher would have let me know this existed. I learned the Cornell method a year ago and now use it all the time!
I also did something similar. I even went to the extent of writing my own italics for things too!
I learned multiple ways to take notes throughout my student years, Cornell notes being one of them. I found the concept simple enough to understand, but had a hard time following through. Your post helps tremendously to give me hope I can teach it to my kids.
My fall back method was using Roman numerals for Titles plus A. B. C. For subheaders and then a) b) c) and i) ii) for further subdivision of information. This would include questions with their answers underneath. It was difficult to do at first but I could write incredibly fast during lectures so I could put my notes in order as I took them. Others taught the same method would have to rewrite their notes after class.
I find my kids do not share my tendency to be quick note takers, boy was that a huge popped bubble! They take after their Dad who is more laid back but quick witted. I think the Cornell note taking style, especially starting from book note taking, will jive more with their method of thinking.