Welcome to Module 8! During this module we'll be discussing several topics related to listening and notetaking. In this module, you will discover the following:
Due This Week:
Perfect example of "not" listening to a professor!
A big goal in FCST 1010 is reflection. As a college student it's not only important to learn and do well in your classes - you must also learn to reflect on your college experience and the new attitudes, knowledge, and skills that you are gaining. Taking time to step back and think about experience will not only give you a richer experience but will also help you learn and apply knowledge. Reflection is basically the opposite of cramming for a test - it actually helps you remember and use information for a longer amount of time (hopefully a lifetime!).A great way to foster reflection is by journaling. In FCST 1010 you'll be completeing a journal entry each week for Day 1 Homework.
Journal Entry #8 - Do you really listen in class?
Please review the following notetaking methods before completing Challenge 8!!!! Once you have examined all 5 methods, choose 2 methods you would like to use to take notes. Then proceed to Challenge 8 for directions!!!!
Challenge 8: How Can You Optimize Your Note-Taking Skills? (40 pts)
Note-taking can be one of the most stressful parts of college. As a high school student, you may not have had to take notes very often - or at all. However, college is much more difficult than high school and your professors will expect you to actively listen in class and take notes. Although some professors don’t lecture, most still do and base their tests and other assignments largely off of what they say in class. Thus, it is imperative that you learn to take good notes early in your college career.
After examing the 5 note taking methods, please choose 2 (outline, web, T-Cornell, etc.)note taking methods and follow the steps below:
Submit these questions into Challenge 8 D2L dropbox by Sunday at midnight!!!
Over the years researchers have discovered that doing puzzles is a way to "exercise" your brain. This is why video games like Brain Age and TV shows like Brain Games are so popular. By simply playing these games or watching this show you are actually making yourself a little smarter....really I promise.
The Alzheimer Association says this about the topic
Mental decline as you age appears to be largely due to altered connections among brain cells. But research has found that keeping the brain active seems to increase its vitality and may build its reserves of brain cells and connections. You could even generate new brain cells.
So having this information in hand here is your Going Further Assignment, complete the following:
***There will be two files submitted this week, both files must be submitted to get full credit.***