Taking notes during the videos?

I prefer going a little old school... I use a pen and notebook. :)

I used to take separate notes for each course, but I found it easier to leave plenty of comments in my code, so when I look at it later, all the "notes" are already there. For general notes, I use paper journal that I carry with me every day. Whatever you use, make sure you go back and read it later.

I started taking notes on a hard cover sketchbook 2 days ago and I wished I'd done it a long time ago. I've never been fond of writing with pen and paper, I've always used Evernote. But there's something with taking notes on a blank page that makes you enjoy the learning process even more. Concepts and ideas are better understood when you try to explain them on paper because you're always looking to choose the "perfect" words so you don't ruin the pages of your journal or sketchbook. Nevertheless, you can go crazy and draw or write anything to remind you of a concept. For example, I draw the CSS Box Model on my CSS notes with color pens. you can draw wire frames too! and copy them digitally later if neccesary. the posibilities are ENDLESS! And if you use Evernote and want to have your notes with you digitally just scan the page with the built in document scanner and that's it! Get a sketchbook journal, four color pens and get to it!

I'm definitely a notebook student. Then whenever I make a new website, I flip back to page 1 and start structuring pages, then adding CSS, and so on. I do the same thing with the Python course. After a while, I re-write the notes so they are more concise and organized for my workflow. Works every time!

I use OS X's Notes app to copy/paste teacher's notes in for each lesson. I add my own clarifications and notes to that and then copy over everything to Evernote for long-term reference after organizing and formatting them.

It's a longer process, but it forces me to re-read everything, which helps me retain the knowledge!

I hope Treehouse don't mind me posting a YouTube link, but I found this video by the ever informative Crash Course guys extremely helpful: https://youtu.be/E7CwqNHn_Ns

A few different techniques are recommended, with a good mix of different media used between them.

It really helped me when I was struggling to find the 'perfect' note taking method. I found that taking rough notes which I then converted to fully detailed versions for long term reference was my preferred method.

Hope you all find a technique which works for you!

Kevin

I don't believe this is a feature, although you could use a workspace just for taking notes.

But, you're probably better off using your own program (like your text editor or MS Word) just so you always have access to your notes if you have to cancel your subscription or treehouse goes away (NO!).

I prefer smoke signals myself

I seconded Heidi Bada. I'm a hardcore notebook user. But I also use AnkiDroid later for reviewing some of the important points discussed (properties, values, elements) in the topics I'm into. This piece of software helps me solidify what I've been learning so far by using flashcards to remember crucial points. I also use this to my English learning subject. Check this out:

http://ankisrs.net/

I recommend to use apple devices notes application !

Overall, I prefer pausing the video to write everything down by hand, sometimes recreating the screen graphics in my notebook. I think it helps with memory retention and it breaks up the time I spend from looking at the screen. I'm also an artist/designer so perhaps this is why this works for me.

if something's important, i make a comment entry in my file only, next to that code instead of writing it down.

I use LibreOffice to take notes when learning anything from the web.

if you want to go simple, just create a file in work space like "note.css" or something, and take notes there. It's easy and you can switch back and forth between your code and your notes. Use the /******************/ to comment out if you want.

I have a hardnote where I document my learning. I also make note of important points within the codes. I think using evernote would be a good idea in case I lose my hardnote or my computer crashes.

I prefer you have one notebook for taking down the web development/programming study because it will connect your kinesthetic and your long-term memory, and stick your note on the wall for very important things, you can read it while you lie down in bed :D (ex: CSS box model or media query or display.... so many) but also you do have a save file of your note in the computer or google doc, make a separate folder for project, note, and games! things can become messy easily it is not only how do you take note, but how do you take note so you can access it later! :D

I second the apple notes app, you can take it with you and add notes on the go

I find old fashioned note taking (Pen & Paper) works for me. Pausing a video allows me to stop and think about concepts while not missing any content as I am not multi-tasking for that moment.

I use OmniOutliner. It allows me to create outlines and always come back to add new ones or remove them. The basic font formats and linking are also available. The benefit is as I'm learning, I'm realizing the notes can be better recategorized and add external notes I find online later on the same topic. It allows for attachment and even voice recording. It also allows for adding more column types.

I use Notion now!

https://www.notion.so/