BLHS AVID PD Sept 2020 

 
How can I be more purposeful when selecting a note-taking format? 

Focused Note Taking and HyperDocs 

How can I effectively utilize HyperDocs as a tool for Focused Note-Taking? 
 

OBJECTIVES 
I will be able to  
1. identify the phases of Focused Note Taking. 
2. determine key 21st century skills that are supported throughout the FNT process. 
3. apply understanding of purpose to lesson planning in order to plan for Student Application of Knowledge 
(Phase 5) 
 
Bell Work 

How might Focused Note-Taking look in a flipped/blended classroom or in distance learning? What ideas do 
you have for your classroom? 
type your response here 

Once everyone has had a chance to write, share out your thoughts with your group.  
 
Task 1 - Focused Notes Review 

Review these Focused Note-Taking resources as a refresher. 

● Five Phases of Focused Note-Taking 
● Selecting the Appropriate Format for Note-Taking 
● Phase 1 - Identifying the Note-Taking Objective 
● Phase 2 - Revising Notes 
● Phase 3 - Facilitating Connecting Thinking 
● Phase 4 - Guided Reflection 
● Phase 5 – Applying Learning 

Your group will be assigned one of the five phases of FNT. Be prepared to give a 60-second summary to the 
whole group. Prepare your group’s ideas below and take notes when other groups present.  
FNT Phase  Summary  Criteria for Success 

1 - Taking Notes     

2 - Processing Notes     

3 - Connecting     
Thinking 

4 - Summarizing and     
Reflecting on 
Learning 

5 - Applying Learning     
 
 
Task 2 - HyperDoc Introduction 

Read the brief blog post “​What is a HyperDoc​” O

​ R​ Watch ​this video introducing HyperDocs​.  

Brainstorm with your group: How might HyperDocs be used as a tool for FNT in your classroom? How can we 
ensure that we are integrating all 5 phases? Record some ideas in the box below.  
type your response here 
 
Task 3 - Explore HyperDocs 

Explore ​these samples of HyperDocs​. Notice that these samples facilitate the 4 C’s (critical thinking, 
communication, collaboration, and creativity). 

Brainstorm how you could use these digital tools for teaching FNT and HyperDocs using this table. You do not 
need to complete the whole thing, just the parts that pique your interest. 
Tool  Summary of tool  Ideas for your classroom 

Google Docs and Google Slides     

Hyperlinks (to videos, articles,     

resources) 

Google Drawings     

Comment feature in Docs and     

Slides 

Shared Google Docs and Slides     

Annotation tools (bold, underline,     

highlight, colors) 

Kahoot, Quizlet, and Quizizz     

Flipgrid     

Padlet or Miro     

Other tools     
 
Task 4 - HyperDoc Workshop 

Check out ​these HyperDoc Templates​. Notice how they integrate exceptional lesson design (like the 5Es, 
collaboration, creation, etc.) into the packaging of the HyperDoc. Choose the one that you like the most.  

Create your own HyperDoc that you can use as a tool for Focused Note-Taking. As you create your HyperDoc, 
check out the 5
​ Steps to creating a HyperDoc​ and these tips for success (​Jennifer Gonzalez, Cult of Pedagogy​): 
● Start with a template.  ● Offer choice… 
● Build in participation, collaboration, and  ● …but don’t “kitchen sink” it. 
multimedia.  ● Give students HyperDocs training. 
 
● Collaborate with other teachers. 
 
Exit Slip - Summary Reflection 

In a paragraph, thoughtfully answer the lesson Supporting Question (SQ) in a Summary Reflection (click t​ his 
link​ for more info on this instructional practice) 
How can I effectively utilize HyperDocs as a tool for Focused Note-Taking? 
type your response here 
 

You’re done! Please submit this HyperDoc as a PDF on Canvas. Additionally, submit a PDF (or link) of the 
HyperDoc you created  
To download a PDF, click "File" →"Download" → "PDF Document" 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you want to learn more about HyperDocs, here are some additional resources 
● hyperdocs.co  
● How HyperDocs Can Transform Your Teaching - Cult of Pedagogy 
● HyperDocs: Add the 4 C’s - Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler 
● How to Teach Remotely with a Google Slides Hyperdoc - New EdTech Classroom 
● 5 Steps to Creating a HyperDoc!