How to Get Organized During Class

Keep your desk organized using a few techniques.

When you take a class at a college or university, it is important to be as efficient as you can in your learning because you are paying for your education. One way to maintain your learning efficiency is to be organized while you are in class. For example, you can organize your desk, organize your note-taking and organize your work habits. Staying organized will allow you to get the most out of your college money.

Things You'll Need

• Pencil case
• Pencils
• Pens
• Spiral notebook
• Recording device

Instructions

1. Keep your pencils and pens in a case so that they will not roll around the desk and be distracting. You can find a pencil case at any office supply store. Select a pencil case that is thin instead of wide, so that it will not take up too much space on your desk.

2. Use a spiral notebook instead of loose paper to take your notes. This will ensure that all of your notes remain together in one place, and that no papers accidentally become lost.

3. Take efficient notes. Avoid writing down passages from lectures that are redundant, repetitive or unnecessary. Writing down useless information will mask the important information, making your studying difficult.

4. Use a recording device during lectures. While note-taking will allow you to jot down major points and some details, recording the lecture will enable you to listen to it later to hear points and details that you may have missed. You can buy a recording device at an electronics store or at an office supply store.

References

• Our Class Web: Getting Organized