During COVID-19, remember to check your U of T email and Quercus DAILY for updates as there may be important changes to your course. Ensure you know where all the resources are located and how to engage with your classes.
Learn how to take notes you will actually use from lectures, critical reading and research reading.
If you have a disability or health concern that is impacting your ability to take notes, please register with Accessibility Services.
Note-taking tips for online and in-class learning
Take notes online as you would in-class. For example:
- Set dedicated time each week for each online lecture. You may be tempted only to review lectures right before the exam, but learning takes time.
- Put concepts in your own words and illustrate ideas with examples.
- Create your own practice questions and summarize course content as you review.
Helpful documents
- How to Take Notes from Classes (PDF)
- Cornell Note Taking Method (U of Maine Fort Kent Student Success Centre)
- University of Toronto Writing Centre Resources
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