The Extend Activity Bank

For this activity, I watched a recent video by Vox on YouTube. The video, The US Supreme Court just made this map illegal, describes issues with Alabama’s gerrymandered congressional districts. The Cornell Notes activity was interesting. I had heard of the technique, but had not used it myself. I decided to handwrite my notes similar more… »

I watched this video discussing if solar panels are worth the cost, by Shannon Odell. I used the Cornell Notes method to gather information about the video. I liked how I was able to compile my notes in a more organized fashion. I could see this working for smaller sections of reading or topics, and more… »

Here is the link to an interview with Dr. Peter Totterdil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmkXFLN1Qp4 I found the Cornell approach to note taking straightforward and easy enough, I have actually been doing something similar without knowing its the Cornel approach.

I used the following source to create Cornell notes: Simplilearn. (2019). Neural network in 5 minutes. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfmFfD2RIcg

Cornell Notes on my favourite Tedtalk by AmyCuddy Imposter Syndrome? help build your confidence by working on your posture and by power posing. Don’t fake it, till you make it; fake it, it you become it.

Used crypto currency Ted talk as an example how to get to  learn and get to know something that is difficult to grasp. was surprise how all those concepts stick  if the Cornell notes applied.

I often recommend students take notes and encourage them to do this by hand (although not many take me up on handwritten notes). Great, straightforward resource to share with students for effective note taking. I really enjoyed the summary section as a reminder to put the main points into one’s own words.

For this activity, I chose to make Cornell notes from the TED Talk “How Wireless Energy From Space Could Power Everything” by Ali Hajmiri. How Wireless Energy From Space Could Power Everything | Ali Hajimiri | TED – YouTube I thought this video was fascinating, as I myself have solar panels on my house and more… »

This was an interesting process.  I have not used Cornell notes before, but can see how they would be a useful way to organize thoughts.  Perhaps adding a section for reflection after the summary would further deepen the experience.    In this Ted Talks, Brown speaks of the power of vulnerability as foundational to a more… »