1/25 Neurodivergent Note Taking

Devon Tonneson
Jan 24, 2024
1 min read

Let’s be honest — most “note-taking tips” assume everyone’s brain works the same way.But for many of us, traditional Cornell notes or color-coded outlines just don’t stick.

Join the Duke Neurodiversity Advocates (DNA) for a hands-on workshop where we’ll compare different ways of taking notes for how your brain actually processes information.

We’ll look at:

Visual, verbal, and kinesthetic note-taking styles
Tech tools that reduce cognitive load (Notion, GoodNotes, voice notes, etc.)
How to take useful notes when you have ADHD, dyslexia, or auditory processing issues
Real examples from neurodivergent students at Duke — what’s worked and what hasn’t

As always we will meet in Rueben Cooke at 7PM

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