<p>For my math and science classes I found that it was much more efficient to use old fashion pen and paper because of all the numbers, equations, and diagrams I have to draw out myself. It also helped me learn it better because I was actually aware and conscious of what I was writing. However, I found that my humanities classes I used my laptop to write notes. Those classes usually rely on powerpoints and I found it easier to either write notes on the powerpoint or to type really fast and get all the important details my teacher was saying. I guess bottom line is that it really depends on the class for me. Usually after the first week of classes I can determine which class is better to use pen and paper and which is better to type.</p>
<p>I think taking notes is pretty useless to begin with. If they say to specifically write it down, do it. Other than that, it’s usually just something you can find in your book again. As for math, my teacher would give us a perspective that wouldn’t be found in the book or some information not included inside of it so I’d jot that down. Usually, when I felt like it, I could look down at my book and what she’d be saying would be on there.</p>
<p>As for my liberal arts classes, I took notes, but I never used them. I never even looked at them again. A majority of the time in my math classes I always took notes and it was never useful. I’d just end up using the book anyway or going on memory. It really depends on your learning style. I am going to try and quit writing notes (unless it’s really important) because I am finding it to be actually counter-productive to my learning. </p>
<p>I find that I don’t think when I write down notes. I’m going to say language classes are the exception and note taking is paramount when trying to learn a new language.</p>
<p>I see a mixture of laptops, tablets, and pen/paper.</p>
<p>For math classes, pen and paper can’t be beaten.</p>
<p>For science or business classes where it’s all about remembering vocabulary and concepts, I prefer a laptop where I can type everything out with perfect tabs and intents and bold titles etc. Makes it so much easier and visually stimulating to review before a test.</p>
<p>I had a computer science class where we weren’t allowed electronics and had to literally write our code onto notebook paper then turn our notes in. Kind of cool actually because it really drills something into your head.</p>