Help! How to organize course material?

student_girl · Jan 28, 2006

I used to do that, but then I got tired of carrying a big, heavy binder everyday. Now, I take a portfolio (with pockets, so I can carry my notebook in there). 1 for each subject. Everyday, I only takes the portfolios I need for the day.

Good Luck!

Achoo!, LPN · Jan 28, 2006

I have a seperate binder for each class. The syllabus goes in front, then a folder for prep quizzes and handouts in another section. I also stuff my notebook in there.

grannynurse FNP student · Jan 28, 2006

I use a binder for each course. In it go my notes from lecture, notes from reading, handouts. I try to read and take notes from my assigned readings. I type them up and use them for reference during lecture. And highlight what the professor stresses.

Grannynurse

RedSox33RN · Jan 29, 2006

In terms of getting organized for the nursing classes, I have a regular 2" binder that I carry in my backpack to class, then a huge 4" one at home.

We get a syllabus for each nursing course. I copy the sheets designated for each unit (we have 5 units in Nursing 102 this semester) and put them in their own divider. All handouts, powerpoints, notes, etc. go in the divided portion. Then when we are done with a unit and have taken the exam, I take the whole unit and put it into my big notebook at home. I kept all of my notes from Fundamentals this way, and it really helped to study. I was able to lend it to a friend who took FUndamentals last semester, and she could follow right along.

My advice is to keep everything. It may take a while to figure out how to best organize your information, but once you find a way, stick with it. It may even be a different way from what your classmates do.

bowkerj · Jan 29, 2006

Great ideas - thank you so much!

J

mom2michael, MSN, RN, NP · Jan 30, 2006

My 2 hour class I have a 2" notebook with the outline and handouts divided up into sections. Whenever we complete a section, I have an accordian folder at home where I put that unit. We get so many handouts per unit I can't fit them all in a notebook.

My 4 hour class is really 2 classes in 1, so I have a 3" binder for it. Same thing though - divided up into units, when we finish a unit I file it away at home and get it out of my notebook.

I always keep my syllabus in the front in pocket protectors so I don't loose them because they usually hold some massive grading information for a project, etc... I also put the class schedule in there as well so I know when my tests are coming up next.