7 - Getting The Most From Class

what should you do to get the most out of class?

become engaged in learning

how could you prepare for class?

pay careful attention to your course syllabus

what is the heart of active learning?

participation

how can you speak up?

raise your hand when you don’t understand

how do you take effective notes?

covering all important points of the lecture and of the reading material

what is an effective note-taking technique?

only writing the main ideas

what is the forgetting curve?

showcases that memory declines over time

what is a strategy for remembering important details?

repeat your ideas out loud

what is a benefit of comparing notes with another student?

seeing whether you agree on the most important points

how should your notes be written?

with not too many details