"Stick it Note" Notes
What: Using stick it notes in your textbook or novel to take notes. Later use them as study tools or for writing essays etc.
How: As you read, use stick it notes to highlight main points, details, compare and contrast, definitions etc. Stick the notes to the place in the text where the information is. Leave them there to study from, or remove them and make your own study cards, manipulate them on a desk or re-format these notes in a new way to extend your learning.
Awesome: Small space forces brevity. Use pictures, key words and brain tricks to remember the info. Portable! Connected tot he text itself! Great for review or for answering chapter questions. Keep track of quotations as you read so you don't have to go back and find them for a writing assignment. Stick it notes come in many colours so they are great for visual learners who may want to use different colours to signify different things like quotes or similarities and differences etc.
How: As you read, use stick it notes to highlight main points, details, compare and contrast, definitions etc. Stick the notes to the place in the text where the information is. Leave them there to study from, or remove them and make your own study cards, manipulate them on a desk or re-format these notes in a new way to extend your learning.
Awesome: Small space forces brevity. Use pictures, key words and brain tricks to remember the info. Portable! Connected tot he text itself! Great for review or for answering chapter questions. Keep track of quotations as you read so you don't have to go back and find them for a writing assignment. Stick it notes come in many colours so they are great for visual learners who may want to use different colours to signify different things like quotes or similarities and differences etc.
Quizlet.com
What:
Digital Index cards
How:
Create your own or search for ones already completed
Awesome:
You can choose to have the index cards read to you, made into multiple choice questions,
matching, say and type questions etc. and it will track your scores over time
Cost: FREE - sign up required
Click Here for Link to Quizlet.com
SEARCH: DAVIS KNOWS and you will find my favourite sets that relate to our class for studying!
Digital Index cards
How:
Create your own or search for ones already completed
Awesome:
You can choose to have the index cards read to you, made into multiple choice questions,
matching, say and type questions etc. and it will track your scores over time
Cost: FREE - sign up required
Click Here for Link to Quizlet.com
SEARCH: DAVIS KNOWS and you will find my favourite sets that relate to our class for studying!
Coffitivity.com
What:
Soundscape
How:
Go to website and choose free track - press play
Awesome:
Makes any study zone feel like you are at a busy coffee shop complete with calming murmurs. No coffee needed!
Cost: FREE
click here to link to Coffitivity.com
What:
Soundscape
How:
Go to website and choose free track - press play
Awesome:
Makes any study zone feel like you are at a busy coffee shop complete with calming murmurs. No coffee needed!
Cost: FREE
click here to link to Coffitivity.com