Pretty in Pink Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 do you prefer to take notes with old-fashioned pencil and paper or do you type everything up in a word processing program? Are there advantages one way or the other? I know I type much faster than I write and yet I can't get past the feeling that I wouldn't retain the knowledge as well if I just typed everything out. I would love the savings in time though. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 writing works best for me. I tend to type plans and other organizational things, but if I want to Learn something...a great soft writing pencil serves me well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty Social Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm a paper and pencil gal myself. Even with my homeschool planning - everything gets worked out with pencil and paper (and if it's scheduling, a bottle of wine doesn't hurt;)). Then I transfer everything into the computer. I really like having it all on my computer, but I just can't think that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm a paper and pencil gal myself. Even with my homeschool planning - everything gets worked out with pencil and paper (and if it's scheduling, a bottle of wine doesn't hurt;)). Then I transfer everything into the computer. I really like having it all on my computer, but I just can't think that way. :iagree:Especially with the part about the wine and scheduling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Paper and a very sharp pencil here. I like the tactile sensation of writing--and yes, for me, retention is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I do my homeschool planning on computer, but when I'm taking notes in a lecture - it's all pen & paper, baby. I've got my own shorthand and way of notetaking. I can't do it any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 My favorite mechanical pencil and a notebook. I do some homeschool planning on computer, but only the stuff that really works better on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 :willy_nilly: Oh, my goodness! If I were to attempt typing, I would spend hours trying to sort out the proper format for the notes. I would become obsessed with how the text looks on the page, and any onlooker would feel pity and disgust and contemplate the benefits of medication. Just thinking about it, I feel exhausted. I think I need a drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 :willy_nilly: Oh, my goodness! If I were to attempt typing, I would spend hours trying to sort out the proper format for the notes. I would become obsessed with how the text looks on the page, and any onlooker would feel pity and disgust and contemplate the benefits of medication. Just thinking about it, I feel exhausted. I think I need a drink. :lol::lol::lol: Nicole honey, I think you are my twin separated at birth. A couple of weeks ago, I was attempting to make a course outline on the computer. (Don't you dare ask me why I would need one.) My dh was quite impressed that I managed to get 3 things into the outline in one hour. He suggested I tape my hand-written outline to the computer screen and "pretend" it was perfect. My suggestion to him is unprintable.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 A couple of weeks ago, I was attempting to make a course outline on the computer. (Don't you dare ask me why I would need one.) Trust me. I already know why. Is there a support group for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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