Cornell Notes. DOTS Chart. Graphic Organizers. Sketch Notes. What do they all have in common? These instructional tools would all be considered structured records of learning. Not only do these tools provide an intentional framework to engage students in their thinking process, but they also provide a visible record of the learning as it occurs. You may consider these the same as note-taking strategies, and they are, but the key difference is that teachers must embed processing time into the lesson delivery and set the expectation for students to revisit and interact with their initial notes multiple times. These multiple interactions could include annotation, revision, summarization and reflection. See below for a short summary of 4 popular "structured records of learning." After reading the blog, please comment in the space provided. Let us know your favorite "record of learning" techniques, plus we want your feedback for future blogs! Cornell Notes The ...