Whether we like it or not, teaching students to take notes is an important part of being a high school teacher! Is that an unpopular opinion? Maybe, but I still stand by it! Beyond just understanding the content, strong note-taking skills set students up for success in life, no matter where their future takes them.
When it comes to teaching these skills, there are plenty of options: typing, doodle-based notes, interactive notebooks…the list goes on! I’ve tried them all, and hands down, Cornell notes are my favorite. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly why I love the Cornell note taking method and how you can use it in your secondary science classroom.
➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode175
Resources Mentioned:
- Episode 123, What to Do When You Care More Than Your Students Do
- Episode 6, Engaging Students in Lecture
- How to Use Cornell Notes in High School Science
- The Cornell Note Taking System
- Otter.ai
- https://otter.ai/Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
- Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
- Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com
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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:
- Episode 168, Differentiation in Your Science Classroom - Simple Tips to Decrease Overwhelm
- Episode 163, What I Wish I Knew in my First Year of Teaching High School Science: 5 Simple Tips
- Why I Don’t Use Interactive Notebooks in my Secondary Classroom and What I Use Instead
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