1. Listen and Take Effective Notes

2. Activity (end of lesson) Consider the following questions and write a brief response to each in about 10-15 minutes:  Why do you think active listening will be important in the workplace?  What are the best ways you have found to use your notes to prepare for quizzes, tests, and exams?  What cues/key words did you pick up from today’s lecture?

3. A DECISION TO BE FULLY FOCUSED WITH THE INTENT OF UNDERSTANDING THE SPEAKER. Attentive Listening During class time, aim to be a central processor and a nonverbal reader

4. Strategies Prepare to Listen  Read assignments  Be open-minded  Position yourself to listen  Reduce distractions  Show that you are listening Stay Attentive  Be quiet  Stay focused  Show empathy, respect, and genuine interest  Record Keywords  Observe the speaker—watch nonverbals (tone of voice, use of pitch, gestures, eye contact, expressions)  Predict and ask questions  Integrate learning styles and use all your senses  Postpone judgment Review What You Have Heard  Paraphrase  Assess  Practice Awareness

5. A METHOD OF CREATING ORDER AND ARRANGING THOUGHTS AND MATERIALS TO HELP RETAIN INFORMATION. Note Taking

6. Steps to Note-Taking Listening: want to learn, want to listen, want to maintain a positive attitude Thinking: consider the meaning of what is said to be able to record the most important information to remember  Instructors speak at 100-150 words/minute  You think at 400 words/minute  Prepare to think: read ahead Writing: record the important information

7. Note Taking Systems Cornell System of Note Taking Formal (Traditional) Outlines Informal (Creative) Outlines Mind Maps Combination Note-Taking Systems

8. Cornell System Notes  Largest section; record information from class lectures in the format that works best for you Cues  Jot down cues, main ideas, phrases, keywords, or clarifications Summary  Summarize the class/session in your own words.

9. Cornell System of Note Taking

10. Formal (Traditional) Informal (Creative) Uses Roman numerals and capital letters for subject headings, main points, etc. Uses lowercase numbers and letters for supporting points System is very consistent and organized—good for taking notes from chapters, papers, etc. Free form outline that uses dashes, indenting, etc. to highlight main points Useful in taking notes from classes since it allows you to focus on main ideas without worrying about specific rules Outlines

11. A VISUAL, HOLISTIC FORM OF NOTE TAKING THAT STARTS WITH THE MAIN IDEA PLACED IN THE CENTER OF A PAGE AND BRANCHES OUT WITH SUBTOPICS THROUGH ASSOCIATIONS AND PATTERNS. Mind Maps

12. Example Mind Map

13. Combination Note-Taking System No two people take notes the same way. Effective note taking use a variety of methods. Experiment to discover what method works best for you. Listen, organize, record, and review material.

14. Extra Note-Taking Strategies 1. Go to every class and pay attention 2. Be on time 3. Sit up front 4. Link information 5. Use creative shorthand and focus on keywords 6. Organize your notes—use 3-ring binder 7. Use note cards 8. Expand on notes from others 9. Use your laptop 10. Skip spaces between main concepts 11. Label each page of notes (date, class, assignments)

15. “Note”-worthy Words “…a major point…” “…pay special attention to…” “…note this…” “…an important reason…” “…don’t forget…” “…a chief cause/effect…” “…what do you think is the reason for this?” “…this will probably be on the test…” Repeated statements Numbered lists

16. Activity Consider the following questions and write a brief response to each in about 10-15 minutes:  Why do you think active listening will be important in the workplace?  What are the best ways you have found to use your notes to prepare for quizzes, tests, and exams?  What cues/key words did you pick up from today’s lecture?