The Confident Notetaker's Masterclass
Our brand new on-demand online note taking course that helps you prepare for your studies with just one hour of engaging content.
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"I will definitely recommend this Masterclass to our students who have access to Genio. I think they will find the information presented in different formats along with the chance to practice different note taking strategies very helpful."
Hillary, Disability and Accessibility Services Coordinator at University of Michigan
What is The Confident Notetaker's Masterclass?
Note taking is a skill and we're here to empower you
Many students arrive in higher education without having been taught vital study skills such as note taking.
Use Genio’s course to get off to a flying start ahead of classes, or top up on your skills during the semester.
Available now as part of any Genio Notes subscription.
of pre-release testers said their confidence in note taking increased after completing the course
of students who tested the course learned something new
more students reported clearer note taking strategies after completing the course
Teaches you the skills you need
- Seven short modules cover key note taking skills and strategies
- Teaches you how to prepare for class, what to do during class, and how to study from notes afterwards
- Encourages you to think about your learning through self reflection

Ready when you are: on demand content
- Access any time and from anywhere using your Genio Notes login
- Pause and return to the course whenever you need
- Fit studying into your busy schedule

Engaging, enjoyable and effective
- Includes videos, audio and quizzes to ensure the content is engaging
- See your progress and get a certificate when you finish
- Built by learning experts and based on learning science - it works!

"I really like the variety of activities and the key take aways at the end of each section. I feel comfortable recommending this course to our students and was especially happy to see that the course had an accessible format including audio with the reading sections and an option to download transcripts for the students who need them."
Diane, Vassar College
It's already helping students
Learners are already seeing the benefits of our brand new Masterclass.
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Chelsi
Student
"I found this Notetaking Masterclass to be very helpful. I can use the tips and strategies taught in my studies immediately. I also appreciated learning about the different types of notetaking strategies and the uses for each."
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Kayla
Student
"[I learned that] good notetaking is not about just writing things down. It is a mix of many different strategies that when put in place together, can help you take better notes in each of your classes."
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Rosie
Student
"[It] did a great job of differentiating a few of the main notetaking strategies and identifying which information or course content would be most appropriate for each style. I don't know if I've ever seen notetaking presented in this way before and it gave me a better understanding of certain approaches that I previously didn't understand the purpose of!"
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FAQs
Students will be able to access the course through their Genio Notes account.
This course is designed to have maximum impact in a relatively small amount of time. The course should take approximately one hour to complete, spread across seven modules.
This note taking course will equip your students with better note taking strategies and study habits. Participants will learn techniques to enhance the quality and efficiency of their note taking, leading to improved information retention, reduced exam stress, and better academic outcomes.
No! While the course can certainly improve the outcomes of using Genio Notes, it is a general course that will enhance any form of note taking.
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