- Make sure you’re in an area where you’ll be able to focus and try to limit the amount of distractions around you, including your phone!
- If you can, record the online sessions so that you can go back to them when needed. It’s an easy way to find what you may have not picked up on.
- It’s best to have a separate notebook specifically for note taking, this way you don’t have to worry about making it presentable and you will have plenty of time to write things up properly later on.
- Simple note taking is essential in online classes ! Try to jot down things down in a simple way. The more time you spend on writing, the less you’re listening, so make it short but easy for you to understand.
- If there’s anything that you don’t understand, you can either ask your teacher or write it down for you to research more on later.
- Make sure you give yourself time for you to write everything up and for you to do your own independent research so you can expand of what you’ve got.
- When it comes to final notes that is your discretion. Do whatever works best for you to learn, whether it be mind maps, revision cards etc.
Designing your notes can also make it more enjoyable, which will help you remember it better, so decorate your notes however you please!
Designing your notes can also make it more enjoyable, which will help you remember it better, so decorate your notes however you please!
- Most importantly, don’t get stressed! It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, so make sure to give yourself breaks. Just remember that you can do it and I’m sure when it gets to exams you’ll do great !