This week’s modules focused on educational videos, note taking, and active listening. Note taking was the first part of the modules and discussed how taking notes can assist one’s learning. It also brought up that note taking comes with benefits such as forcing yourself to go to class which by default lets you take notes and also means that you are more likely to engage with the material and be noticed by your teacher. The modules also discussed that falling behind is not good especially in a college environment and that making sure you are caught up with the material is very important. The module also discussed whether or not you should type or hand write notes. Typing is seen as a fast but sometimes mindless way to take notes and is prone to distractions. Hand writing on the other hand may allow for more information to be written down but less of that information retained. The conclusion it came to was that both have their benefits and that by using the best of both one is able to maximize information memorized/ learned. The module also discussed the importance of active listening. Active listening is more than just listening to what is being said, it also includes predicting what will come next which I think is a good way to engage one’s brain with the material even more. Overall, this weeks modules gave some good ideas to be aware of when taking notes or being at a lecture in general.