TEACHING RESOURCE: Note-Taking 101 – This insightful infographic from Michigan Technologies University may be a great resource to engage students in learning about note-taking. Rather than just photocopying and handing out, have students engage with the information by identifying practices that already use, ones to consider, and others to grow on.
FIVE NOTE-TAKING FORMATS WITH EXAMPLES
- Informal Outline: Uses indentions, and labeling to indicate major ideas and related subordinate details.
2. Cornell (Two-Column) Notes: Divides paper into two unequal portions, with major concepts on the left and key details, diagrams, examples on the right.
3. Web: Outlines content in map of circles with main idea in the center and lines to related elements and sub-elements in relatively-sized circles.
4. Target Notes: Makes the central concept the target, this organizer outlines key components of the target and identifies each components characteristics or other details. This graphic may be worth photocopying.
5. Collaborative Listening Viewing Guide (CVLG): Promotes collaborative engagement when viewing content. This scaffolded note-taking format previews what learners should listen and look for while viewing.
SUMMARY FRAMES
CREDITS: Robert, Marzono, Debra Pickering, & Jane Pollock (2001). Classroom Instruction That Works. ASCD.
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