This works for me but I'm not sure if it'll work for everyone....I record my lectures. That way instead of trying to get everything written down, I can really listen. I take notes during the lecture, jotting down little bits of info and then I go home and listen to the lecture again. The second time I listen, I use a different color pen and take more detailed notes. That way I am exposed to the lecture and power points twice. It does take more time but this way really helped me especially in Physiology, Anatomy, and my first level clinical classes. I made A's in pre-reqs and B's in clinical classes. Hope this helps.