Why is output as important as input when learning and retaining information?

Output helps you store information in a way that is easily accessible and in your own words, which aids in long-term retention.

According to the Princeton University study, what was the main disadvantage of taking notes on a laptop?

Students were more likely to record information word-for-word.

What is 'working memory' and how does it relate to note-taking?

Working memory is the part of your memory that processes incoming information. Overloading it by focusing on syntax rather than meaning can hinder learning.

Name three types of information that are particularly useful to record in your notes, according to the video.

Big ideas, bullet lists, terms and definitions, examples.

Effective Note Taking Lesson Plan for Grade Adult

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I can use effective note-taking strategies to summarize information.

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According to a study done at Princeton University in 2014, students who took notes on a 15-minute lecture using a laptop wrote an average of 310 words, while those who wrote on paper only averaged 173.
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The Cornell method involves dividing your paper into three distinct sections: The Cue Column, The Notes Column, and The Summary Column.
3
Three note-taking systems discussed in the video are the Outline method, the Cornell method, and the Mind-Mapping method.

Effective Note Taking

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