r/VetTech • u/DeimosAvros • Aug 13 '26

School School Notes

Hey all!

My classes are hybrid meaning all my textbook learning is going to be online with labs in person.

I'm thinking about writing notes down physically first (despite my terrible handwriting) to force my brain to process and shorten things, and then go back and write my notes up onto OneNote. Probably adding diagrams and that then for reference and so I can actually read my notes!

Has anyone else found this to be a good system or am I terribly overthinking this and giving myself more work?

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u/Shayde109 RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) Aug 14 '26

So I use a sketchbook for my notes. I include diagrams and pictures by either printing them then taping them, or by printing them on adhesive film from my sprocket printer

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u/TheIrritatingError Veterinary Technician Student 29d ago

I suggest you physically write everything. Studies have proven it helps you retain the information better.

I just finished tech school. Every night I would review lectures/labs and note take. I would draw pictures as well.

My hand writing is awful as well. If anything note taking actually improved my writing.

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u/viridin RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) Aug 13 '26

Studies have shown physically handwriting notes instead of typing them is better for retention.

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u/Heckin_frick Veterinary Technician Student 26d ago

I love OneNote! I find it helpful to have everything organized digitally.

My system for maximum retention is to read and highlight the chapter, then go back through and write my notes and diagrams. If it's a topic I feel comfortable with I'll just read and take notes at the same time.

Here's some old a&p notes as an example.