Are you team “music” or “no music” when studying? For many years, learning experts, parents and students have had the discussion of whether music is helpful not. Does it help a person concentrate, but It can also distract? The jury’s still out.

In early 2020, schools had to quickly shift to online learning. While online classes have been around for many years, the shift was so quick and drastic. The concept of online classes seemed simple at first. Listening to lectures from the comfort of your own home seems like a dream, right? Not exactly.

Taking notes is a foundational element of building good study habits. It goes beyond simply copying words on a screen or a whiteboard, or writing the words that a lecturer is saying word-for-word. Note taking helps us process the information that we receive in any setting, whether in class, a meeting or a self-study session. Note taking helps us remember the important concepts, terms and other pertinent information.

Flashcards are notecards which typically contain information on both sides of the card. One side usually has a keyword, concept or fact and on the other side is an explanation or definition of the word on the other side. It’s a simple and straightforward study material.