What is the best way to take notes?

Here are a few simple techniques that I often use during live classes:

1. Use colored pens to highlight important information while taking notes.

2. If you need to note something down quickly, switch to shorthand language, like texting style. However, make sure to rewrite it properly after the class.

3. Simplify your notes by only writing keywords and skipping unnecessary words like prepositions, articles, and modals.

4. Use mnemonics and symbols when needed to make your notes more concise.

5. If the teacher is not sharing notes digitally, take a picture of the board to save time.

6. Instead of writing down everything the teacher says, note down the source or reference they mention.

7. Number your notebook's pages and create a map of your notes to easily locate related topics.