I asked this in the education category 4 hours ago and got TWO measley answers.
To make a long story short: I'm very much a visual learner so when a professor gets in front of their class and does nothing but talk the enitre time without writing anything on the board, I'm prone to get very bored, very aggravated, and very sleepy. I've invested in a digital voice recorder for those particular types of professors. Do you have any other good note-taking tips?
2007-07-09 07:41:48 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
To make this a poll and fit into the category, tell me: are you a visual learner, auditory learner, or do you like to learn by doing?
2007-07-09 07:42:35 · update #1
I think you could benefit from turning your recordings into notes, then note cards. You will learn by listening, writing and re-writing so that should help. You also might want to find someone that's looking for a study partner. I always read ahead in the book, that way when Professor Yawn yammers away, you will have an idea of what he is referring to. Always read ahead. I'm a visual and tactile learner, and do better when I make notes into note cards. It forces you to condense the lesson into your own Cliff Notes, making it easier to grasp the concepts.
2007-07-09 07:48:53 · answer #1 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am first, a learner by doing, then by seeing and lastly by auditory. I was never the best at taking notes in class, but what worked REALLY well for me was to write down everything possible from a teacher like that's lecture without so much care as to organization. Later that day or night I would recopy and organize all of the notes I was able to get written down in class. I think the recopying helped quite a bit in shoving the information deeper into my brain!
2007-07-09 15:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recording the lectures is the best way to take notes because you can start and stop. If you are a visual learner, then after you have recorded the notes, re-write them so you see the words. If you have vocabulary to learn, make a word search out of it. Drinking coffee or anything with cafine will also increase brain activity and may help you to stay focused.
2007-07-09 14:47:10 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Rachel The Great ♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a visual learner, but I also learn by doing.
This may not help you at all, but try taking a little container of silly putty with you. While the professor is speaking, play with the putty, stopping to right down the things you need to take notes on. By playing with the putty, you're stimulating your mind with something creative while still being able to listen to the professor. Since he's not doing anything visual anyway, you won't be missing anything if you aren't looking at him, and it may actually help you to listen to what he's saying. I've done this during meetings, and it actually helps me to retain information because it keeps my mind from wandering off.
2007-07-09 15:32:22 · answer #4 · answered by Mr_Masks99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem as you when it comes to boring classes. Try to make a friend who looks like a decent note taker or try asking the professor for a copy of his/her lecture notes. If the professor denies then you should of come up with a reason. A good reason is because you have ADHD (or some other disorder) and your medication is on back order at Walgreen's (sometimes its ok to tell a little fib).
2007-07-09 14:49:19 · answer #5 · answered by James C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tried that with the recorder. It works if you listen to it as soon as the class is over otherwise you'll reach exam time and you'll have a semester worth of lectures to listen to. I am also a visual learner and all I can say is maybe make diagrams as he's talking or carry a pin in ur pocket that you can poke yourself with when you start to fall asleep.
2007-07-09 14:45:44 · answer #6 · answered by sunshine1972ny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as a teacher I would suggest that you ask the professor to write examples on the board. Let the professor know that you learn best when you can SEE what the lesson is about. Write a note or see him/her after class.
what class is this?
2007-07-09 14:52:09 · answer #7 · answered by Darth Maul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a tactile learner myself...
i know it is hard for me when there is no hands on experience associated with what i am learning...
i try to sit in the front so there are no distractions.
i get a mind set on the purpose of the lesson & write down questions & thoughts as well as notes.
i've thought of taping it as well - haven't as of yet.
how did that work for you?
Good Luck!
2007-07-09 14:58:36 · answer #8 · answered by M E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im more of a visual too! I appreciate a good outline and a perky instructor who shows photos, diagrams, something.
Try the recorder, that way you will know what he is saying. but try to read ahead before class. that way you can outline using arrows and bubbles to make sense of your notes. instead of using a proper outline try using bullets, bubbles, arrows, circles to make your notes come to focus. use different pen colors etc...
i would also try o visualize what he's talking about. If its history, that'll be easy. English, a little more difficult, science, ehhh...
Im definately not into history and math but try it out for yourself!
GOOD LUCK!
2007-07-09 14:48:40 · answer #9 · answered by BonneChance 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you write type and sew(hahaha) you should have no problem making notes. I have heard about the tape recording or voice recording. Why not? Thats a perfect way to have your notes available anytime.
I don't take notes. At the schools I have been to -vocational/technical schools. We had few papers to do.
2007-07-09 14:46:06 · answer #10 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋