Monday, September 9, 2013

I may be overly organized

So I've read a lot of blogs on ways to get organized for class and be a more proficient note taker. So here is what I've gathered and what seems to work for me.

Mini Binder 
I love my mini binder. It is my whole life. 
I have this divided into 5 tabbed sections with a pocket at the end of every section for misc. papers that go with that section. 
The first section is my "Life" section. It's a planner style paper that you can write the date. I write my work schedule down, things that need to be done that day, people's birthdays, appointments, events, etc. 
The second section is "School". I write down all my homework, all tests and papers when they are due. I have note paper after my schedule so I can write down my grades because I need to have all my grades on hand. 
Next, is notes. I write down things I find interesting as well as my bank account balance because I can never seem to always have one of those check book balance things on hand all the time. 
Fourth section is important dates, I write down all the birthdays I need to remember and anything else of importance. 
The last section is contacts. I have all my family and friends addresses written down there. 

Note Taking 
I really love my chromebook. It is so light and does just what it needs to do. However, I do not take it to class because I will sit on Facebook or pin more none sense on Pinterest. I take notes in a huge binder that's tabbed for every class. In class I take notes on the things presented in class as well as what the professor says and then after class I go back and hi-light the important things and re-read my notes. 

My Calendar 
My printer has this awesome function where I can print pre-made templates. So at the start of school, I print out the whole semester and go through all my syllabus' and write down EVERYTHING that is due and this sits in front of my desk so I have a visual reminder even if I do not open up my handy dandy mini binder. I hate realizing I have a test or quiz the night before so with the calendar I always see it and know what is coming up. 

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