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Taking effective notes can feel like climbing a mountain – overwhelming for students, professionals, and anyone seeking to learn new things. Mastering this skill offers significant benefits. As with climbing a mountain, there's no single "right" way. This guide give an overview of over 50 note-taking tools, categorized to fit different learning styles and preferences. Whether you're a tech wiz, a pen-and-paper traditionalist, or a visual learner, there's a perfect approach waiting to be discovered!
Digital Note-taking Apps
- General: Evernote, Notion, OneNote, Bear, Zoho Notebook, Dropbox Paper, Google Keep, Microsoft To Do, WorldSupporter
- Mind Mapping: XMind, MindMeister, Miro, Coggle, Lucidchart
- Visual Note-taking: Milanote, Popplet, Scapple, Muk
- Collaboration: Nuclino, Coda, Slab, Figma, Slite
Traditional Methods
- Pen & Paper: Moleskine, Leuchtturm1917, Rhodia, Muji notebooks
- Bullet Journals: Bullet Journal method, Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal editions, Nuuna notebooks
- Cornell Method: Cornell University template, Five Star Cornell Notepads, Arc Dot Cornell Notebooks
Hardware
- Voice Recorders: Sony ICD-UX570, Olympus WS-853, Philips VoiceTracer 4700
- Smart Pens & Tablets: Remarkable 2, Rocketbook Everlast, Livescribe Echo, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Other Creative Tools
- Sticky notes: Post-it Notes, 3M Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Mind Mapping Post-it Notes
- Mind mapping cards: Mind Mapping Cards from MindMeister, Miro, XMind
- Whiteboards & Sticky Note Walls: Quartet Glass Board, Post-it Note Wall Mount, Command Whiteboard Strips
Remember
- Experiment: Try different tools and methods to find what suits your learning style.
- Consider your needs: Do you require collaboration, visual aids, or offline access?
- Integrations: Choose tools that integrate with your preferred calendar, task management, or productivity apps.
- Accessibility: Ensure the chosen tool is accessible for all learning styles and abilities.
Bonus Tip: Check out online reviews and comparisons before committing to a specific tool.
Study Guide with working with lectures and workgroups
Study Guide with working with lectures and workgroups
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- What are lectures?
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- What are 50+ tools to take lecture notes?
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