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I chose my physics class lecture for my visual note. I thought it would be a good idea to try to convert various equation into a visual note for easier understanding. I tried to condense the concept of electric potential into a picture. It was a bit difficult since it really didn’t have a physical image other than a sphere. Eventually, I decided to use example problem to learn the basic concept of electric potential. After creating the visual note, I noticed that I was able to condense the text on two pages of note into one blank paper. With much fewer words, I was able to convey the same idea into this visual note. The visual note topic was about physics, so I had to add a lot of equation. This made me feel kind of regret choosing physics since it is mostly math and they are made out of equations. I am guessing that some topics have varying difficulty of changing it into a visual note.

Blog Post Assignment

SK 2

 

I chose my physics class lecture for my visual note. I thought it would be a good idea to try to convert various equation into a visual note for easier understanding. I tried to condense the concept of electric potential into a picture. It was a bit difficult since it really didn’t have a physical image other than a sphere. Eventually, I decided to use example problem to learn the basic concept of electric potential. After creating the visual note, I noticed that I was able to condense the text on two pages of note into one blank paper. With much fewer words, I was able to convey the same idea into this visual note. The visual note topic was about physics, so I had to add a lot of equation. This made me feel kind of regret choosing physics since it is mostly math and they are made out of equations. I am guessing that some topics have varying difficulty of changing it into a visual note.

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Visual Notes & Reflection

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While going through the process of drawling the visual notes, I didn’t notice anything new. My understanding of the topic didn’t improve, but I’d say learning the material certainly would’ve been easier had I seen this instead of reading his long arguments. I didn’t like the process of making visual notes because I find writing simple, written notes to be more time effective for me. I learned that I tend to think verbally as opposed to visually, which is why it took me a little while to come up with the concept/layout for the notes.

Visual Note Taking

For my visual notes, I drew my ISOM-350 lecture on probability.  I worked to put the information of the lesson into the word probability.  I did this in two sections.  The notes within the “Probab” part of the word are the real notes on probability overlap, definitions of terms used within this unit, and equations used to calculate probabilities under certain circumstances.  I completed the phrase with “Probab-ly do not understand this.”  This is the more difficult stuff that I will be putting into use throughout this course. The notes within the bubble letters are the bullets straight out of the powerpoint lecture while the random parts around are the side notes I included in my notebook that came straight from my professor while going over different material.

Then, in the “ility” part of the word, I included my true probability “Ab-ility.”  The random math symbols that float around my head in color- instead of the boring black and white of the material before- when I think of math, numbers, and probability. Drawing out my notes allowed me to see the overwhelming information and formulas in one place organized by bullet.  I did not have much room inside the bubble letters so only included the most important and relevant information.  Seeing the notes in front of me in this way does not scare me away from the numbers and word problems that come after learning these basics.  

Visual Note Taking

Creating visual notes definitely helped me understand the “products of evolution” more so than just plain text.  I find that when I’m in class I’m mindlessly typing and copying down notes as opposed to engaging and comprehending the information. Visual note taking allows for a more creative approach to grasping concepts, which I find to be not only beneficial but enjoyable as well.

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Visual Notes

I decided to take my visual notes for my chemistry class. I am currently taking CHEM 202 at Emory and we are learning about chemical equilibrium so my notes are on Le Chatelier’s Principle. My course’s this semester are mostly in the STEM field so taking visual notes seemed like a fun challenge for me. I employed the use of arrows and little doodles to keep myself engaged in the complex information. I also really like writing in different fonts, emphasizing certain pieces of information. I think this assignment was a very useful way, not only to study for my upcoming midterm, but also to put my creative skills to the test. I don’t know if my peers felt the same way, but this almost made my note taking pretty relaxing. I did not feel like I was basically transcribing from the textbook like I normally do. I hope to utilize this style of note taking much more in the future.

Visual Note Taking

Taking a set of notes and translating them into a different medium made me realize that by breaking down complex concepts into simple representations of them, you can learn a lot about the material. It was especially useful for my Psych classes chapter on Classical Conditioning as there are many elements that are closely connected although they may not appear to be so. After I drew Ivan Pavlov and I placed him into my notes, I realized that the entire unit was connected to him in some way, and his impact on Psychology was far bigger than I had thought. It also made me sort of emotional to draw a crying child, as the scientists that experimented with classical conditioning using a baby scarred him for life and caused him to ultimately die.

By also being forced to lay down all my notes into just one clear space I was able to group all of the concepts about classical conditioning and have them side by side to see only the most important parts of the matter.

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Literacy reflection

This essay was a very interesting write as it required me to look at how reading and writing has effected my life. From the ups and downs of reading to a dread of in-class essays I was forces to concisely consider how everything in my life has lead me to my current state of reading. Its a unique experience being able to refinance on my avid 2nd grade reading phase and the transition I made to someone who cant even pick up a book without falling asleep.

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