Embedded Files
This is a list of resources for note taking for all RAHS students. First of all, you will see some templates below. They are PDFs and can be downloaded and then uploaded into Notability.
Next, there are links to many resources for teachers and students about note taking strategies.
No matter which format you are using, most importantly, remember that note taking is a 5 step process: 1️⃣take notes, 2️⃣process your notes, 3️⃣connect your thinking, 4️⃣summarize & reflect, and 5️⃣apply your learning.
Bookmark this page (tap the up arrow/ send and then select 'add bookmark') to come back and get fresh copies each time you need a new template, or make copies in Notability (see instructions below).
Step one: Click on the note taking template below.
Step one: Click on the note taking template below.
Step two: "Send a Copy" or "Open in"
Step two: "Send a Copy" or "Open in"
Step three: Choose Notability. In Notability, Tap Create New Note and Import.
Step three: Choose Notability. In Notability, Tap Create New Note and Import.
Templates- scroll in the box below. There are many!
Templates- scroll in the box below. There are many!
Reusing/ Duplicating Templates
Reusing/ Duplicating Templates
Some of these templates are useful in may classes or subject areas. You might need a new copy of the template every day! Instead of coming back to this site to download it each time, here are instructions for using and reusing templates (make another copy of the same template) in Notability:
Some of these templates are useful in may classes or subject areas. You might need a new copy of the template every day! Instead of coming back to this site to download it each time, here are instructions for using and reusing templates (make another copy of the same template) in Notability:
1. Download the template of the notes sheet from the box above
1. Download the template of the notes sheet from the box above
2. In Notability, touch and hold the note template that you want to duplicate
2. In Notability, touch and hold the note template that you want to duplicate
3. Choose Duplicate
3. Choose Duplicate
4. Optional: Rename the copy by touching and holding and select Rename
4. Optional: Rename the copy by touching and holding and select Rename
Don't forget to drag these notes to the correct Subject Divider! Touch and hold to activate the note and then drag it to the class/subject on the left.
Don't forget to drag these notes to the correct Subject Divider! Touch and hold to activate the note and then drag it to the class/subject on the left.
Great Note taking Resources:
Great Note taking Resources:
Notability templates are available in the app! Click the 3 dots on any note, choose Templates! (cornell notes, grid paper, lined paper, and more!)
Notability.com/gallery has even more templates! They are colorful, artistic, and amazing! Calendars, planners, and more
Make Learning Stick: An AVID blog written by middle school students! https://makelearningstick.wordpress.com/cornell-notes/
Note taking tips from Good Notes, the makers of a note-taking app: https://medium.goodnotes.com/the-best-note-taking-methods-for-college-students-451f412e264e
How taking better notes can boost your GPA: https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/taking-notes-in-class
Notability's website shows some interesting uses of the app (also, the "Welcome" note that is in the app is a tutorial that shows all of the tools such as navigate, highlighters, typing, adding pictures, and audio recordings): http://gingerlabs.com/
Other ideas? email Ms. Crandall at jamie.crandall@isd623.org with ideas!
5 phases of note taking.pdfTypes of Graphic Organizers and Signal Words.pdfSource: https://www.puyallup.k12.wa.us/
For Teachers
For Teachers
10 strategies to assist students: https://www.teacher.org/daily/10-strategies-assist-developing-soft-skill-note-taking/
Note taking with technology: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/the-4ss-of-note-taking-beth-holland
Power of Visual Note taking: https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2016/12/28/the-power-of-visual-notetaking.html
AVID Open Access- Integrate Digital Focused Note Taking Strategies and Tools: https://avidopenaccess.org/resource/digital-focused-note-taking-strategies-and-tools/
If you have ideas for more resources, templates, or links to include on this website, contact me: jamie.crandall@isd623.org
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