Despite a recurring stream of educational fads, lectures still dominate teaching approaches. In spite of such teaching reforms as "hands-on" learning, small group collaborations, project-based ...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information you need to absorb when learning a new skill? Whether it’s mastering a language, diving into a professional course, or picking up a ...

Obsidian is a feature-packed note-taking tool, but does it justify the time spent getting familiar with it and customizing it, or do the benefits fall short? On the surface, Obsidian looked generic to ...

The evidence is clear: Learning to take notes effectively is an essential skill for student success in K–12 classes, higher education and beyond. Research shows that note taking supports learners in ...

The primary purpose of note taking is to encourage active learning and to prepare study materials for exams. Developing note taking skills should help you organize information into an understandable ...

Most college students know from experience that not all notes are equally effective. Research has shown that the quality of notes can make a difference in learning. Some suggestions: Material written ...

Claire Brown received funding from the Higher Education, Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) to implement and research the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program in ...

* Elizabeth Bard of Duluth was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. Bard is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. * Rachel Lisson and Devin Ninneman, both of Cloquet, ...

Evernote slightly botched its latest privacy policy release, leaving users worried about spying engineers invading their privacy. Now the company is trying to quell concerns. Evernote’s new privacy ...