In this class I have learned a lot about taking notes. I usually just take notes and waste time writing and not being able to listen to my teacher. Here are couple of tips to consider when taking notes that I have learned from this class:
1- Abbreviation makes your life easier and save you time.
2- if you write slow like me consider recording your teacher.
3- Read/take a look at the material you will go over in class and be prepared with some bullet points.
4- Use one of the new technologies such as surface/laptop to write on the actual slides so you will not hustle later to find the notes.
5- Make sure your notes are organized and dated.
Here is a helpful link about taking notes that explain these tips and more in depth