The 5 steps of Focused Note-taking (with Google Slides!)
For years, the AVID instructional framework recommended a specific note-taking strategy, called Cornell Notes, to support students in processing the information they learn in class. Recently, however, AVID revised the note-taking recommendations to be more broad rather than solely focusing on Cornell Notes. The new recommendation is that educators teach students to use a focused note-taking strategy. This is fantastic because it allows for student choice and voice in how they process their learning and can incorporate technology in powerful ways. This blog post will overview the 5 steps of focused note-taking along with some digital strategies that align with each step. Step 1: Taking the notes This is an obvious first step! In this phase, students are capturing information using a method they feel most comfortable. If students are new to taking notes, very young, or have instructional accommodations, teachers can just share the notes and skip step 1. Plenty of learning, as
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