A Visual Learners Guide To Textbook Note Taking

A Visual Learner’s Guide to Textbook Note Taking

Read the textbook before taking notes. The purpose of note taking is to synthesize information, not writing every fact that comes your way. Reading the book first allows you to discern what information is useful and what isn’t.

Don’t take traditional notes. In other words, don’t just write your note down the page with bullet points and whatnot. It’s a good way to organize information (at least, while you’re taking them), but it doesn’t make use of spatial memory. And since everything looks the same in rows, it’s harder to pick out specific points so you’d probably be better off just rereading the book.

Make use of space. Don’t just write down the margin. Make webs, boxes, bubbles, anything to help you further organize information. By doing it on paper, you’ll do it in your head.

Doodle. Seriously, do it. Draw pictures, sketch diagrams, make silly stick figures saying silly things. It’ll give you a sense of context and drawing it out will make you remember it longer.

Use arrows. You probably already do this. It helps flow your notes for your eyes and brain.

If possible, use color. Not only does it make your notes more exciting, but you’ll be able to associate and organize information better mentally (e.g. color coding “Ferdinand” and “Frederick” in AP Euro notes so you don’t mix up the two). It’s preferable to use a color scheme so your page of notes doesn’t look as if a unicorn barfed all over it.

Insert personal thoughts. Be weird. Weird things are easier to remember.

151115 • staring the process of taking notes from 8 weeks of ‘business law, ethics, and governance’ pre-reading

I don’t dislike learning, I dislike how we are taught

The whole system is fucked (via downfalls)

14/10 Studying for my history test for tomorrow, color coding is essential for this class for me.

Busted out all the resources for my AP Euro test on Tuesday 💪

Hurricane Patricia

As a Mexican I really, really want to thank for all this praying for Mexico due to Hurricane Patricia.

But please, I beg you, share this information. These are the telephone numbers for the shelters in the states hit by the hurricane:

SHELTERS TELEPHONE NUMBERS // TELÉFONOS DE REFUGIOS:

JALISCO

01322-224-7701

COLIMA

01312-313-0311

NAYARIT

01311-133-0381

Also, if you want to help in a more direct way, these are the supplies that the affected ones will need:

The Basics    

Drinking Water || Agua potable

Manual can opener || Abrelatas manuales

Grounded extension cords || extensiones eléctricas

Electric fans || Ventiladores electricos

Canned meat, vegetables, fruits, peanut butter, jelly and soups || Comida enlatada

Non-perishable milk || Leche no perecedera

Flashlight with batteries || Linternas con baterías

Battery operated radio || Radio de baterías

Large trash bags || Bolsas de basura grandes

Extra batteries (all sizes) || Baterías extras de todos tamaños

First aid kit || Equipos de primeros auxilios

Mosquito repellent || Repelente de insectos

Sunscreen || Bloqueador solar

Lighter or matches || Encendedores o fósforos

Unscented bleach or water purification tablets || Cloro sin aroma o tabletas purificadoras de agua.

Cooking

Propane BBQ Grill with full tank || Tanques de gas llenos.

Disposable eating utensils plates and cups || Utensilios, platos y vasos desechables.

Napkins or paper towels || Toallas, servilletas

Aluminum foil || Papel aluminio

Babies

Diapers - Pullups  || Pañales (adultos y niños)

Formula || Leche en fórmula

Baby Food || Comida para bebé

Bottles and feeding utensils || Biberones y utensilios para alimentar niños

Personal Supplies

Prescription medicine || Medicamentos de venta con receta

Feminine Hygiene products || Produtos de higiene femenina

Toilet paper || Papel de baño

Over-the-counter medication || Medicamentos sin receta.

PET FOOD || Comida para mascotas.

Or make a donation:

Save the Children

Red Cross

International Medical Corps

Salvation Army

UNICEF

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND HELP.