One Note Training
This is a before and after story. Before this course I still very much liked to read with a pen in hand (highlighters too) and piles of paper in front of me. As a creative sort, I have always found this to be the best process for me, helping me focus and allowing me opportunities to draw and doodle as I go.
Before Photo - stack of papers, notes, pens and highlighters
When you work on computers all day, the last thing you want to do in your ‘off time’ is get on the computer again. This I do not enjoy but there is no denying computers are very much part of our every day now and the trick is to make it work for you.
“Cue One Note - your one stop shop for word processing notes, links, photos and bookmarks”
I chose to study and learn about One Note because I knew it to be available on both my home computer and at work. The demands of the university reading were also getting on top of me quickly.
One Note has been a game changer. I love how I can consolidate and quickly access all my course notes in one central spot. I also like how the web links are maintained and you can incorporate pictures.
I began by watching a number of tutorials about using OneNote including the Microsoft OneNote Video Training
My notes taken on One Note follow below. No irony there
Screenshot of the training and research I did on using One Note
It was quite easy to use in the end. I can’t believe I have been resisting learning about this at work now because I just didn’t feel I had the time. And it does take time but mostly a little bit of confidence that you’ll be able to get across it.
Below is a gallery of my progression from a pen-based notetaker to sophisticated and tailored One Note user.
I even attempted to learn about syncing and sharing across devices. Despite owning this desktop computer for many years previous, I never knew what the ‘OneDrive’ was, or why I would need to use it. I managed to sync my Digital Portfolio note book with my iPad once in time for my week’s intensive at university. There are more gains to be made here.
I believe I have accomplished this digital skills acquisition goal and it has had a big impact on my university study systems and deep research projects.