Attentive Listening
The Cornell System and Mind Maps
Note Taking Strategies
Assess and Review your Notes
Disney Trivia
100
How can you postpone judgement?
Don't judge the speaker's message based on clothes, reputation, voice, or teaching style.
100
The Cornell System works best for _____ brained people.
Left
100
Name on advantage and one disadvantage of taking notes on an electronic device.
Advantages- Convenient to store, organize, review, and share notes. Disadvantages- Focusing can be difficult, Power fails or forgetting to save work, typing can distract others.
100
What is the point of assessing and reviewing your notes?
To reinforce your memory and help understand the material.
100
After Nemo is kidnapped, you can find him at what address?
P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney
200
What are 2 ways you can reduce distractions while listening?
Avoid sitting by friends or people who like to talk. Dress properly for class or be prepared if it is to warm or cold. Carry a water bottle. Don't do other activities.
200
What are the three sections of the Cornell System of Note Taking?
Notes, Cues, Summary
200
Why are note cards helpful?
They help you integrate all learning styles.
200
Name 3 ways you can assess and review your notes.
Summarize in your own words. Edit and revise your notes. Create a sample test. Use visual cues. Review your notes. Monitor and evaluate.
200
What is the name of the crab from The Little Mermaid?
Sebastian
300
Name 5 ways you can stay attentive in class?
Be quiet. Stay focused. Show empathy, respect, and general interest. Observe the speaker. Predict and ask questions. Integrate learning styles and use all your senses. Postpone judgement.
300
In the Cornell System, the cues section is used to write down what? (give at least 3 examples)
Cues. Main ideas. Phrases. Key Words. Clarifications
300
How can you preview your material? How is it helpful?
Skim/preview textbook chapter for main ideas, key points, and general themes before class. Enhances note taking and helps you focus in class.
300
After 9 hours you remember what percent of what you just learned?
36%
300
What lion cub just can't wait to be king?
Simba
400
Name 3 ways you can prepare yourself to listen.
Be willing to listen. Be open to new ideas. Position yourself to listen. Reduce distractions. Show you are listening.
400
What is a mind map?
A visual, holistic form of note taking.
400
Name 5 note taking strategies.
Preview material. Go to class and be on time. Sit up front. Use all senses. Make note taking active and physical. Link information. Reduce to the essential. Organize notes. Use note cards. Expand on notes from others. Use electronic devices.
400
How can summarizing your notes into your own words be effective?
Increases your comprehension and learning
400
What movie does the Mad Hatter appear in?
Alice in Wonderland
500
Name and Explain one way to review what you have heard.
Paraphrase- Clarify the speakers message in a summary and put it into your own words to help you understand. Assess- Evaluate how effective your listening skills are. Reflect on conflicts and misunderstandings. Ask questions. Practice with awareness- Practice eliminating annoying habits and improving listening skills.
500
Mind mapping works best for _____ brained people.
Right.
500
How can you reduce to the essential when taking notes?
Jot down only main points and key words. Add illustrations, statements, stories, introductions, and transitions that are important for depth, interest, and understanding.
500
What does using visual cues help?
It helps display main points and their connections
500
The Fox and the ______
Hound
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