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Slide 2 Pacific Lutheran University Notetaker Training 1 Slide 3 Why does PLU Disability Services provide notetaking accommodations? The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act mandate equal access to education, employment and public services for qualified individuals with disabilities. In an educational setting, notetaking services may be deemed a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations are provided to level the playing field for individuals with disabilities and provide equal access, not to give individuals with disabilities an unfair advantage. 2 Slide 4 There are many different reasons why a student might receive notetaking accommodations Examples include, but are not limited to: Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing might need to focus on a sign language interpreter or, if lip reading, need to focus on the instructor. Students who are blind or have visual, cognitive, or physical impairments. (Note: If taking notes for students who are blind or have visual impairments, notes must be taken on a laptop or computer so they can later use a screen reader to listen to the lecture or increase the font size large enough for them to identify and read the notes). Students who have physical disabilities which impact their ability to take notes. 3 Slide 5 There are many benefits for the notetaker as well Being chosen as a volunteer notetaker is a valuable experience, which could be included in a resume. Notetakers benefit from taking notes for someone else by improving the quality and organization of class notes and it encourages regular class attendance. It is a rewarding experience to help out a fellow classmate that otherwise might not have access to the information you are helping to provide for them. Notetaking services are very important to PLU, therefore there is an hourly wage that notetakers will earn for their participation in the notetaking PLU program. 4 Slide 6 Quiz Directions 5 You must answer every question Click the correct answer Once you answer a slide will appear that states whether you are correct or incorrect When the response slide appears, read the explanation and click the arrow key in the lower, right hand corner when finished If you answered incorrectly the quiz will go back to the original question and you can try again There are three quizzes in the training, one at the end of each module Slide 7 Module 1 Quiz: Why provide notetaking services? 1. The laws that require post-secondary institutions to provide equal access and accommodations, such as note-taking services, are The American Deaf Acts and the College Rehabilitation Act (1973). TRUE FALSE 6 Slide 8 Module 1 Quiz: Why provide notetaking services? 1. The laws that require post-secondary institutions to provide equal access and accommodations, such as note-taking services, are The American Deaf Acts and the College Rehabilitation Act of 1973. TRUE FALSE INCORRECT! The applicable laws are The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These laws require, among other things, notetaking services to eligible students with disabilities. INCORRECT! The applicable laws are The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These laws require, among other things, notetaking services to eligible students with disabilities. 7 Slide 9 Module 1 Quiz: Why provide notetaking services? 1. The laws that require post-secondary institutions to provide equal access and accommodations, such as notetaking services, are The American Deaf Acts and the College Rehabilitation Act of 1973. TRUE FALSE CORRECT!! The applicable laws are The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These laws require, among other things, notetaking services to eligible students with disabilities. CORRECT!! The applicable laws are The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These laws require, among other things, notetaking services to eligible students with disabilities. 8 Slide 10 Module 1 Quiz: Why provide notetaking services? 2. A student is provided with notetaking services when English is the students second-language. TRUE FALSE 9 Slide 11 Module 1 Quiz: Why provide notetaking services? 2. A student is provided with notetaking services when English is the students second-language. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: Note taking services are provided to students with disabilities, when needed, to provide them with equal access to classroom communication. Incorrect: Note taking services are provided to students with disabilities, when needed, to provide them with equal access to classroom communication. 10 Slide 12 Module 1 Quiz: Why provide notetaking services? 2. A student is provided with notetaking services when English is the students second-language. TRUE FALSE Correct: Note taking services are provided to students with disabilities, when needed, to provide them with equal access to classroom communication. 11 Slide 13 Module 1 Quiz: Why provide notetaking services? 3. Students who take notes for other students will receive better grades from the professor and receive a tuition reduction. TRUE FALSE 12 Slide 14 Module 1 Quiz: Why provide notetaking services? 3. Students who take notes for other students will receive better grades from the professor and receive a tuition reduction. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: The notetaker does not receive any special treatment from the professor. 13 Slide 15 Module 1 Quiz: Why provide notetaking services? 3. Students who take notes for other students will receive better grades from the professor and receive a tuition reduction. TRUE FALSE Correct: The benefits include developing better notetaking skills, a work experience that can be added to a resume, and payment for the notetaking services. 14 Slide 16 You have successfully completed Module 1 You will now move on to Module 2: Code of Ethics 15 Slide 17 What are the Notetakers Responsibilities? Agreeing to take notes for another student requires the notetaker to: Take adequate notes of each class and attend all classes Provide copies of notes in a timely manner. The notetaker should drop off a hardcopy of the notes in the students assigned Library Drop Box in the Library Access Center within 24 hours of the conclusion of class Communicate effectively with Disability Services if a problem arises If you are going to be absent from class, you must do the following: Recruit a back-up notetaker in advance and provide instructions regarding effective notetaking and the delivery of the class notes to the student Remember to always get your back-up notetakers phone number and remind them of the dates and times they are to fill in for you 16 Slide 18 The Notetaker must ALWAYS: Keep all information strictly confidential and cannot share information about the student she/he works with. This includes: If known, the name of student receiving class notes The nature of the students disability Anything else regarding your notetaking work that might compromise the students confidentiality Convey the professors ideas and opinions. The notes should reflect the meaning and intent of the professor, without added Commentary or opinion Personal experiences, thoughts, or advice in your notes Remember, a notetaker is not a tutor, advisor, or counselor 17 Slide 19 Notetaker must NEVER: Reveal any information regarding the student receiving their notetaking services Miss a class without finding a replacement notetaker Turn in partial, sloppy, or incomplete notes Email or turn notes in later than a 24 hour turn around Forget to communicate with Disability Services important information (such as if the professor speaks too quickly or softly so that you have difficulty taking proper notes) Include any personal opinions, advice, or interpretations of the professors words or lessons Allow a third party to copy notes (although, CAN allow students to use for assignment-related projects, group discussion, and/or a class project. 18 Slide 20 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 1) Notetakers can not allow a third party to make copy of class notes. TRUE FALSE 19 Slide 21 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 1) Notetakers can not allow a third party to make copy of class notes. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: The notetaker cannot share class notes with third party for assignment-related, group discussion, or a class project but can not allow third party to make copy of class notes. 20 Slide 22 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 1) Notetakers can not allow a third party to make a copy of class notes. TRUE FALSE Correct: The notetaker can share class notes with a third party for assignment-related, group discussion, or a class project, but can not allow a third party to make a copy of class notes. 21 Slide 23 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 2) Notetakers cannot share information about the student she/he works with. If known, including the name of the student and the nature of their disability. TRUE FALSE 22 Slide 24 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 2) Notetakers cannot share information about the student she/he works with. If known, including the name of the student and the nature of their disability. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: As a notetaker, you must keep all information you know about the student strictly confidential. 23 Slide 25 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 2) Notetakers cannot share information about the student she/he works with. If known, including the name of the student and the nature of their disability. TRUE FALSE Correct: As a notetaker, you must keep all information you know about the student strictly confidential. 24 Slide 26 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 3. Notetakers are required to drop off class notes to the assigned Library drop box at the conclusion of each class. TRUE FALSE 25 Slide 27 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 3. Notetakers are required to deliver class notes to the assigned Library drop box. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: Notetakers should provide class notes to the students Library drop box after the conclusion of each class period. 26 Slide 28 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 3. Notetakers are required to provide class notes to the student at the conclusion of each class period. TRUE FALSE Correct: Notetakers should provide class notes to the students assigned Library drop box after the conclusion of each class period. 27 Slide 29 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 4. Notetakers should provide additional help to students by providing studying tips, opinions, and observations within their notes. TRUE FALSE 28 Slide 30 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 4. Notetakers should provide additional help to students by providing studying tips, opinions, and observations within their notes. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: The notetakers role is only to provide a record of information presented by the instructor (and classmates, if relevant), including the professors ideas and opinions. Class notes should reflect the professors meaning and intent, without added commentary or opinion. 29 Slide 31 Module 2 Quiz: Notetaking Code of Ethics 4. Notetakers should provide additional help to students by providing studying tips, opinions, and observations within their notes. TRUE FALSE Correct: The notetakers role is only to provide a record of information presented by the instructor (and classmates, if relevant), including the professors ideas and opinions. Class notes should reflect the professors meaning and intent, without added commentary or opinion. 30 Slide 32 You have successfully completed Module 2 You will now move on to Module 3: Taking Effective Notes 31 Slide 33 Three aspects of taking effective notes: 1.Having a good understanding of the information being taught in class and providing a thorough set of class notes the student can use to study and complete assignments. 2.Effectively transcribing course information in a complete, legible, and organized manner. Copy all information from the board and overheads. Transcribing does not necessarily mean a word-for-word record of everything the instructor says. 3. Attending class regularly and, if possible, sitting near the front of the classroom. 32 Slide 34 Notetaking styles/formatting Commonly used notetaking style: Cornell/Two Column Cornell is one commonly used format for notetaking: Fold Paper or use ruler to make dividing line Take notes as usual in the larger column Fill in key points in column with words or phrases to alert you to main idea Other possible notetaking formats, depending on the class format and student requests are: 1.Paragraph format 2.Outline format 3.For more information on different notetaking styles go to: http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/general/notetaking3.html Example of Cornell/Two Column Notes: 33 Slide 35 Important tips when taking notes: 1. Identify important information using symbols, such as an asterix (*), or a text box, stars, or other indicators consistently to mark important information, such as: Key formulas or concepts Assignments and due dates Class announcements (such as cancellations or room changes) 2. If the professor refers to a textbook, video, or other resource, identify it so the student can refer to that material if necessary. 3. Record all formulas, diagrams, dates, numbers, and any information written on the board. 4. Try to include a description of classroom activities (labs, demos, etc.) when appropriate. This might include: Describing the sequence of a demonstration, (ex., lighting a Bunsen burner check the connection, position the lighter before turning on the gas, etc.) Describe the visual setting for videos, films or other media shown during class (this is particularly important if you are taking notes for a student who is blind or has a visual impairment) 34 Slide 36 Important tips when taking notes continued: 9. Include comments by other people in your notes, if important, and be sure to identify that the information or question came from someone other than the professor. 10. Use abbreviations consistently. If writing the same name or term many times and you are using abbreviations, write a key to identify what the abbreviations mean. 11. Every page of notes must include: Course title and/or course number Date Page numbers 12. Before handing off the class notes, check to see that they are complete and clear, including: Spelling Diagrams are labeled and important information is clearly delineated Legible (if using carbonless paper, make sure the copies are readable) Any false starts or material to be ignored is completely crossed out Headings or number lists are added to provide additional structure 35 Slide 37 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 1. In order to conserve paper, it is important to put as much information on one page as possible. TRUE FALSE 36 Slide 38 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 1. In order to conserve paper, it is important to put as much information on one page as possible. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: It is important to leave space in the notes so additional information can be added later, if necessary. It is also easier to read. 37 Slide 39 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 1. In order to conserve paper, it is important to put as much information on one page as possible. TRUE FALSE Correct: It is important to leave space in the notes so additional information can be added later, if necessary. It is also easier to read. 38 Slide 40 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 2. The notetaker is not responsible for labeling charts, diagrams, and drawings or any other information that is written on the board. It is the students responsibility to copy that information. TRUE FALSE 39 Slide 41 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 2. The notetaker is not responsible for labeling charts, diagrams, and drawings or any other information that is written on the board. It is the students responsibility to copy that information. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: The notetaker is responsible for including any information that is posted on the board and to label charts, diagrams, and/or drawings that are shown in class. 40 Slide 42 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 2. The notetaker is not responsible for labeling charts, diagrams, and drawings or any other information that is written on the board. It is the students responsibility to copy that information. TRUE FALSE Correct: The notetaker is responsible for including any information that is posted on the board and to label charts, diagrams, and/or drawings that are shown in class. 41 Slide 43 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 3. Two aspects of taking good class notes include, having a good understanding of the information being taught in class and providing a thorough set of class notes the student can use to study and complete assignments. Notes must be complete, legible, and organized. TRUE FALSE 42 Slide 44 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 3. Two aspects of taking good class notes include, having a good understanding of the information being taught in class and providing a thorough set of class notes the student can use to study and complete assignments. Notes must be complete, legible, and organized. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: Two aspects of taking good class notes include, having a good understanding of the information being taught in class and providing a thorough set class notes the student can use to study and complete assignments. Notes must be complete, legible and organized. 43 Slide 45 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 3. Two aspects of taking good class notes include, having a good understanding of the information being taught in class and providing a thorough set of class notes the student can use to study and complete assignments. Notes must be complete, legible, and organized. TRUE FALSE Correct: Two aspects of taking good class notes include, having a good understanding of the information being taught in class and providing a thorough set class notes the student can use to study and complete assignments. Notes must be complete, legible, and organized. 44 Slide 46 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 4. Cornell/two column notetaking format is one of the most common. Different formats of taking class notes are: text/paragraph format and outline format. TRUE FALSE 45 Slide 47 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 4. Cornell/two column notetaking format is one of the most common. Different formats of taking class notes are: text/paragraph format and outline format. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: Cornell/two column notetaking format is one of the most common, but a student might request a different format or the class curriculum and instruction might make better sense in a different format, such as paragraph or outline. 46 Slide 48 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 4. Cornell/two column notetaking format. Different formats of taking class notes are: text/paragraph format and outline format. TRUE FALSE Correct: Cornell/two column notetaking is one of the most common, but a student might request a different format or the class curriculum might make better sense formatted differently, such as paragraph or outline. 47 Slide 49 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 5. Never use abbreviations, symbols, or any special system to identify information. TRUE FALSE 48 Slide 50 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 5. Never use abbreviations, symbols, or any special system to identify information. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: You may use abbreviations for names and terms that are repeated many times but be sure to be consistent and provide a key for the student. 49 Slide 51 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 5. Never use abbreviations, symbols, or any special system to identify information. TRUE FALSE Correct: You may use abbreviations for names and terms that are repeated many times but be sure to be consistent and provide a key for the student. 50 Slide 52 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 6. Every page of notes must include the course name and/or course number, date, and page number. TRUE FALSE 51 Slide 53 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 6. Every page of notes must include the course name and/or course number, date, and page number. TRUE FALSE Incorrect: Every page of notes must include the course name and/or course number, date, and page number. 52 Slide 54 Module 3 Quiz: Taking effective notes 6. Every page of notes must include the course name and/or course number, date, and page number. TRUE FALSE Correct: Every page of notes must include the course name and/or course number, date, and page number. 53 Slide 55 CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have officially completed all sections of the Notetaker Training!!! You may print out the Notetaker Training certificate in the next screen to keep for your own records(slide 54). You might want to consider printing the notes section of the PowerPoint slide 54, this will give you some commonly used abbreviations and other tools that you can use to ensure you are providing effective notetaking services. Please send an email to dss@plu.edu that you have completed the notetaker training. Include in the email three things you learned in the training. Please explain how and why these are important to taking good notes. You will be contacted by the Disability Support Services office shortly for further information.dss@plu.edu 54 Slide 56 Notetaker Training Certificate of Completion _________ Pacific Lutheran University and Disability Support Services presents to Has officially completed all modules in the Notetaker Online Training Please print full name Sign / Date