Note Taking 101 with Katie Jones

Note Taking 101 Instructor: Katie Jones Course Description: Presented by educator and founder Katie Jones, Notetaking 101 is more than just a study skills course, it’s a foundational life skill builder. Whether you’re a student navigating academic subjects or a professional looking to boost meeting efficiency and information retention, this…

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Flexible for grades 4 through adult learners
Covers the most commonly used notetaking strategies and how to use them effectively.
Interactive activities, discussion prompts and practice drill suggestions included
Certificate of completion at the end for record keeping
Designed for family-style and pod learning
Encourages critical thinking and sustainable study and learning habits
No prior teaching experience needed!

Target audiences

Middle School
High School
Continuing Ed/Adult Learners

Curriculum

2 Sections
9 Lessons
Lifetime

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FAQs

Q: Who is this course designed for?

A: This course is designed for late-elementary school through adult learners who want to improve their note taking skills for school, work or personal growth. It's also perfect for homeschoolers and parents who want to build strong academic habits in a flexible, real-world way.

Q: Do I need any special tools or software to complete this course?

A: Nope! All you need is a pen or pencil, some paper or a notebook and access to the internet to watch the lesson videos. Some lessons may suggest using highlighters or printing a worksheet, but everything is designed to be simple and low-tech on purpose.

Q: Can this be counted as a homeschool elective or study skills credit?

A: Yes! This course can be documented as a study skills, executive function or college and career readiness elective. A printable certificate of completion is available for your records or portfolios.

Q: Is this course self-paced?

A: Yes. You can move through the lessons at your own speed, pause when needed and return to any part of the course at any time. This makes it ideal for independent learners, pod learning or family-style education.

Q: What types of note taking methods are covered?

A: We cover several practical and research-supported methods: The Outline Method Mind Mapping The Charting Method The Cornell Method The Sentence Method Underlining & Highlighting Annotation & Marginal Notes Hybrid Note Taking Strategies Each lesson teaches when and how to use the method with real examples and activities.

Q: Will this help my student if they struggle with focus or ADHD?

A: Yes! The course was designed with diverse learning needs in mind. Strategies like color coding, visual mapping and sentence-based notes can help learners who need structure and flexibility at the same time. Bonus: activities are short and hands-on, which keeps engagement high.

Q: Can adults take this course?

A: Absolutely. Whether you’re a parent, educator, student or professional, this course helps you build lifelong skills for learning, organizing and recalling information. Many adult learners use it for continuing education, business planning or preparing for exams.

Q: Do I have to join the Discord to get help?

A: Not at all—but the Discord classroom is a fun, low-pressure space to share your work, ask questions and see how others are applying the lessons. It’s optional but recommended for community and support.

Instructor

Katie

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Housewife? Mommy? Homemaker? Teacher? Podcaster? Writer? De facto graphic designer? Creator? Friend? Yep, that's me!

Featured Review

“I enjoyed meeting with this tutor and am looking forward to working with her. She is very kind and has a great personality. I think my son is in really good hands.”
~Alicia

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Duration: Lifetime

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Featured Review

“I enjoyed meeting with this tutor and am looking forward to working with her. She is very kind and has a great personality. I think my son is in really good hands.”
~Alicia

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