Module 5 Reflection

Module five is focused on web-enhanced listening and viewing strategies.  The first strategy discussed offers advice on if your lectures are given via a powerpoint.  The module suggests that you print your notes out in advance, and bring them to class to write on to elaborate on points displayed on the powerpoint.   Another option is to download the powerpoint, and type the notes into the notes section below the slide.  If you are not provided a copy of the slides, it is suggested that you break up sections of your notebook into the main topics on each slide, then write a few notes on each topic.  If your lecturer uses podcasts, or you can view them online, they suggest that you type out well organized notes.  If you miss what they say, simply rewind.  The last option they suggest is using a template, such as the Cornell method.

Module five also provides effective listening and viewing strategies. These strategies consist of metacognitive, cognitive, and socio-affective strategies.  Along with these strategies comes a list of technology that you can use to enhance your note taking.  These consist of one note, lecture recording, mind maps, and wikis.

Finally, the module discusses pod casts, how to learn from them, filling in gaps from lecture using them, as well as video lectures.  They show videos on how they are effective, and how to use them.

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