Week 2

Had to set up this blog. This is the first time that I have set up a blog. Also, had to create a word document.

S-Run-R reading/studying system

The S-RUN-R read/study system is a helpful way for students to comprehend the information that they read. The system is divided into five parts. 

The letters stand for  S: Survey, R: Read, U: Underline, N: Notes, R: Review

First you survey or more accurately skim through chapter. The student is paying attention to the title and important headings. This will give you a basic overview of the chapter. The R means read. After finishing reading you would underline or highlight the important information in each paragraph. Then you move on to the note taking step. You will go back to the information you underlined and put the information into your own words. Finally you will do a review.

The advantage to this method is that it is repetitive and it helps to identify the important information in the chapter. Instead of cramming a lot of information into the students head the information is gradually taken in.

I have always studied using this method. I find that the repetitive nature of this method helps me to comprehend and retain information better.

Cornell Note Taking System

 One of this weeks assignments was learning to using the Cornell system by taking notes from an article. I dont think that I put it to good use.

The Cornell Note taking system was created in the 50's by Walter Pauk, a professor who is the reading and study director of Cornell University. Pauk preached its use in his best-selling book How to Study in College.

 The Cornell Note taking system is fairly easy to use and quick to set up.  Unlike taking notes using a bunch of roman numerals, you just get a piece of paper and divide it into two columns. First you will have a small column on the left that you will use to jot down keywords and questions. The large column on the right will be used to take down your actual notes. You then write a summary of what was talked about in another column at the bottom of the page.

You can either download a ready made copy at http://solida.net/downloads/ or make your own by using word.

I think the best use for it is during an actual live lecture. Because, it allows you to quickly write down the important ideas. If I were taking notes from a book I would stick with the roman numeral system.

Third Week of Online Learning

Well the third week of going to school online is coming to an end. I had to to turn in several assignments this week. I had to learn how to take notes and study using the Cornell Note taking system and the S-Run-R reading/studying system.

Both of these systems are helpful.