My peers seem to be in unison in stating that the best classroom activities are discussions or hands on stuff. I do tend to agree that the classes where sitting at a desk for the entire hour without any kind of interaction with the teacher or one another can be not only tedious but also draining. Sitting in the same spot for an extended period of time is not only boring but also difficult. Note-taking is an essential part of school but is very subjective in my opinion and each student can get a different thing out of a specific reading. Discussions are a great way to compare notes and confirm that everyone in the class is getting the main points down. Also discussions allow us to get different views and not think solely in a single mindset.