By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Visual learners process and remember information better when the material is presented visually as opposed to orally. Therefore, visual learners often struggle in lectures but thrive in classes that encourage engagement and provide visual stimulation. (Think PowerPoints, videos, posters, SmartBoards, etc.). …
How to improve your handwriting: 6 tips for better penmanship
Despite the fact that computers are taking over the world (sort of) and most students use a word processor to type up essays and notes, there’s still a need for good old pen and paper. But with so much time spent typing, many of my …
How to take notes in a lecture class: 5 strategies
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. If you are a student of any age, you need to know how to take notes in a lecture class. This is an essential skill. The strategies below should help you refine your note-taking habits so you’ll nail that open-notebook test, …