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Collaborative Note Taking

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Collaborative note-taking can promote class discussion, learning and comprehension, and can provide equal opportunity to students with different backgrounds. Teachers can also use collaborative note-taking as an effective way to create an inclusive and collaborative learning environment that meets the needs of all students. Take a moment to watch the video (3:36) above to learn more about Collaborative Note-Taking.

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Collaborative note-taking is a highly beneficial practice that enhances learning through shared knowledge and collective effort. This approach involves students working together to create and maintain a comprehensive set of notes for a particular subject or lecture. It encourages active participation, fosters a sense of community, and promotes deeper understanding through peer-to-peer learning.

Collaborative note-taking is particularly effective in diverse learning environments, as it allows students to benefit from different perspectives and understandings of the material. It also supports students who may struggle with note-taking by providing access to a richer set of notes than they might compile individually.

  1. Take a moment to watch the video (3:36) above that provides background information on collaborative note-taking.

  2. Read Edutopia’s 3 Collaborative Strategies to Build Up Students’ Note-Taking Skills.

  3. Read Shake Up Learning’s Collaborative Notes with Google Docs.

  4. Watch How to Take Notes Using the Cornell Note-Taking Method (5:19)

Apply & Reflect

  1. Teachers are encouraged to apply the strategies in their classrooms and document their experiences. Join the weekly Edvative EDtalks to help others learn about planning ideas, implementation, reflections, and student feedback.

  2. Teachers are encouraged to maintain a reflective journal throughout the course. Journaling is a good way to reflect on how each person might apply these strategies in their own teaching contexts.

  3. Teachers are encouraged to post insights, questions, or experiences related to each strategy on social media using the hashtag #EDI. Even though this interaction isn't real-time, it can still foster a sense of community and shared learning.

Cornell Note-Taking