Good Life

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The attached Cornell Notes summarizes What Makes a Good Life? Ted Talk by Robert Waldinger.  Conclusion: Good relationships make people happier and healthier.

Cornell Notes

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I have watched a TED Talk about benefits of a bilingual brain. It can be found here: https://www.ted.com/talks/mia_nacamulli_the_benefits_of_a_bilingual_brain#t-288456 My Cornell Notes are attached. The idea of using mind maps and Cornell Notes when teaching English is not new to me. Actually, I have taught my students in the EAP program how to use these two skills more… »

Cornell Notes – Blood Transfusions

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I had never heard of Cornell notes before this activity.  I like the fact that while it is a quick way to jot down notes and key points, the layout of the page forces you to process, reorganize, and rewrite your notes on a single sheet.  I believe there is a tremendous value in this more… »

Cornell Notes Trial

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I liked this method of taking notes and will encourage my students to try it. I watched a TED Talk about Open Online Learning and took notes using this method. You can see my notes in the link provided: Cornell Notes Activity.docx

Cornell Notes on

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What an effective note-taking strategy! Cornell notes offer users a chance not to just take notes, but to critically analyse the material being learned (for drafting key points, for example), and reflection (summary). This can help students engage with the material more fully, and it makes studying for tests and exams easier! A win-win! My more… »

John Loncar – Cornell Notes

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Wow – I could of used this tactic a long time ago.  I did my rendition of notes on a Ted Talk i lik etoo listen periodically – How to Inspire by Simon Sinek