Collaborative Note-Taking in the College Classroom
Approaches to Note-Taking for Students With and Without Accommodations
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Note-Taking Overview
Note-Taking Overview
Note-taking is an acquired skill that demands practice, exposure, and experience, as it encompasses several sub-skills, such as processing, organizing, and synthesizing. Even though a particular note-taking method may work well for some students in a given context, it may also be challenging for others to follow the same notes. Hence, it's advisable to adopt note-taking practices that are inclusive and welcoming to all students, both during and outside of class sessions.
Note-Taking Methods: Students With and Without Accommodations
Note-Taking Methods: Students With and Without Accommodations
Although students with accommodation plans will continue to receive their individual and specific note-taking services as determined by the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), collaborative, guided, and/or annotated note-taking techniques can be beneficial for all students. These approaches promote knowledge-sharing and community-building. Read below for more information on three note-taking approaches.
Collaborative Notes
Collaborative Notes
Collaborative note-taking encourages students to take notes in a shared, digital platform. This method uses diverse techniques to compare, synthesize, and effectively access and record information.
Guided Notes
Guided Notes
Guided note-taking provides students with structure when taking notes by using an outline, template, or headings and sections to categorize content and highlight the relationships between concepts.
Peer Notes
Peer Notes
Peer note-takers provide outlines, summaries, and supplementary notes to students with documented accommodations. This method is used for students affiliated with the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC).
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