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I’ve found one of the major benefits of iPad/tablet note-taking is the ability to select and move something you’ve already drawn or written. This flexibility is great for quickly reformatting something you already wrote down when you figure out how it connects to something new. It really cuts down on that up-front cost that you mention.
I found that making a brain map helped memorize material but in combination. with my linear notes cemented the material. My brain needed both. For exams the brain maps was my quick cheat sheet & what my brain visualized. I used to use a large art pad to create all those connections. It so awesome that the iPad allows for these beautiful brain maps now
@@tentimesten6645 In the video he mentions that formatting your notes with his method takes more effort at the start of note-taking because you have to consciously structure everything and leave room if you sense that there will be more info needed later. That all goes away with iPads/tablets because you can always just move what you wrote with little effort instead of erasing and rewriting or stringing arrows everywhere.
That’s why you don’t crack the code of learning until you begin to teach. As a teacher you reverse your process and turn your nonlinear knowledge and concepts in order to produce a linear presentation. …that’s also why the nerds that help their fellow students, usually excel…they have to construct their own mind maps and then deconstruct them to present them to the others.
So true. Teaching really helps you remember stuff a lot longer. That's why I always keep teaching my mom some random topics that I find hard to learn, a good thing that she doesn't mind XD.
I agree with that. I'm a science teacher and i learned to do that type of analysis when i was on the college to help my friends and now I'm do the same for my students. Many theory says that the best way to learn is teaching to someone else. And i really found the video so helpful.
Acquiring knowledge can be deeply satisfying. But it requires intellect and the willingness to work. In American culture the two are often contradictory, because gifted observers can create BS analyses and get away with it, encouraging them to become lazy thinkers. You will find no shortage of lazy thinking in the social media, and most Americans lack the critical faculty that would save them from being drawn into drawing false conclusions.
@@Jitin_mishraa concepts. He gives its name and icon right around the 11:30 mark. I was wondering if he was ever going to give that info when he finally did.
🎁🎁Gift we want for Christmas is : Justin finally doing a long live session where he actually study something for the first time and put all these study techniques in action.
You know what, I started doing this even before seeing this video and I can confirm that learning has become much more fun, creative and allow me to connect and link info together. Arrows, symbols, I really like it. A really big part of this is thanks to tablets, like you can lasso, erase stuff easily and change its position to fit more info later. 😂 1st year med student too, I had to quickly adapt to a new style of learning and retaining info and boyyy when I used the 'mindmap' method I got the highest grades ive gotten for all the subjects so far. 😅of course, I still have more to learn but like my Dr once said, "An improvement no matter how small, is a step forwards nontheless"
As an engineer dealing with what invariably includes a lot of social impact issues, I find that using mindmapping tools (Simplemind is my favourite) is my go to for many things. The diagrams start out helping me understand a problem, then explain my thinking to colleagues and often land up in reports, business plans, policy documents, all sorts. The one thing I prefer over Justin's style is having "typed" text as I, and others, need to read the stuff in future. Grouping, linking, giving directionality, adding graphics, explanatory notes (if absolutely necessary) - all quite easy. So, not just a learning tool, but also a design tool.
I think many apps (certainly Freeform) have handwriting detection, so you can handwrite your words and have them automatically made more readable without having to switch back and forth between pen and keyboard.
Hey, I’m an engineering student too, how do you deal with formulas on mindmaps? I’m curious because I’ve never done this kind of note taking before and I’m just getting into it
@@littledrawingfan hey, comp sci student here! We dont have as many formulas as , say, electrical engg, but theres still a lot of underlying math. What i do is: I take typed, mostly linear notes in oneNote. Then i make a separte page in the oneNote notebook for a mind map. In the mindmap, i will usually add the link to the oneNote page containing my notes of the topic (including formulas and derivations). This way my mind map is clean, and I still can include a lot of info in my mind map
I like this concept and strategy a lot. Thanks for sharing. I believe your way, mixed with his, would help others follow along easier and gain more during a presentation or when the concept you developed is shared.
Your original notes is what is enabling you to redo them this way. If you were trying to do it when the professor was doing the lecture it would be more difficult. Especially if he/she was doing it at speed. When a professor that actually “teaches” is up front doing the lecture you don’t have time to do this. I have always used this method but I would get the main points and then later go back and together with the book and my memory, which is what really helped me, I would redo them in this way.
My thoughts exactly. Could also be done by recording and relistening to the lecture. Both wildly time consuming. When you are being presented entirely new information from a fast moving linear stream you A) Don’t have the time to visualize and conceptualize how to make these connections, or how to summarize the stream coming at you, or even what should be summarized Vs what is important; B) Have no idea what is coming next to know how / if it’s related. …He did eventually acknowledge all of his midway through the video with the recommendation solution to “pre-study”? Not really sure who has time to do that. I’d wager he didn’t either. Bottom line, you really can’t get to coolio notes like this without some sort of “two-pass” approach be it pre-study, consolidating more linear notes, or re-listening to the content in a way in which you can pause and control the pace. These are all still great ideas. But this takes more time to,do well, not less. Also, sort of,acknowledged by the end of the video.
A lecturer lectures and in most subjects a professor lectures not teaches. When attending a lecture, you are supposed to have prior knowledge of what they are talking about (and no, I rarely did the reading required for the lecture, so I can relate to what you are saying), and therefore you shouldn't need to write down most of what they say. I do agree that restructuring your notes after a lecture can be very effective.
He actually has a whole video showing how to do this in lectures. Requiring more effort is kind of inherent to the whole technique and is part of what makes it effective. It's not exactly the same as when youre studying alone and you do need to make adaptations, but the same basic principles apply
Also if taking linear notes on the iPad during the lecture it's going to be difficult to go back and reorganize because you can only have one screen of notes in front of you at a time unlike with paper, I can have several things spread out and visible at once when I'm reorganizing. Also I can't view my original notes and have a clean page open simultaneously on the ipad making it difficult to reorganize as well.
I think the ideal here you’re promoting is the utility of an iPad instrument to create and displays of different models of the content for the specific purpose of improving understanding. Better modeling, better understanding. Reading comments, there are inputs saying, “…this won’t work for math”. “…won’t work for accounting…”. What I think is fundamentally missing for these people is you trying to give a better rubric for improving understanding vs improving knowing. Feynman does a great job explaining the difference between understanding and knowing. I’m an old person so linear education strongly informs my skills at modeling, meaning even though I understand what you’re trying to achieve, I’m not skilled at what you’re trying to promote. The point here is even though you’re giving a better mousetrap, It’s not a “that was easy” button.
"then I can go through and clean it up instead of trying to figure out everything mentally which is going to be overloading", thank you Justin for saying this. I feel like even though intuitively I wanted to do this, I would force myself trying to do it mentally and trying to make it "perfect" on the first try, which would demotivate me and feeling like "I am doing it wrong. How does Justin do it?". You saying that you do this, it feels like some weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Because the process of trial and error and then adjust and clean up is something that makes creating mindmaps more enjoyable (at least for me). It almost feels like a painting where you start drafting but then you slowly make it better and better as you progress.
I graduated over 10 years ago and have been working in corporate finance ever since- now that I'm looking to get more certifications I'm focusing on how to be more strategic with studying and the various practices and technology. Your video is hands down the most helpful I've come across after days. Thank you for the current day examples, live demonstration and practicality of your approach!
i really resonated with you saying you were "more curious" about the topic while making the mind map. Thanks to your channel I started (properly) using mind maps recently for my studies (vet med) and i immediately found myself really engaged, trying to make sense of all the relationships within a topic, curious to solve whatever i dont quite understand yet. before it would have been an absolute pain and i would often end up giving up finding the answer or understanding it very superficially. it makes memorising everything a lot easier too
Justin, to be straightforward, I feel like this style of note taking only works because you already have established relationships between these objects and are just putting it to paper. The process of generating these notes and referring back to them later further ingrains these ideas into you. However, for ideas that can't be fully encapsulated by just one word, I don't think this style works well. For example, if I wanted to use this style of note taking for mathematics, how would I go about doing it? After a certain point these notes don't help your problem solving capability, which is really needed in math. Math is also extremely linear, so it seems pointless. This seems good for pre-med/med or humanities, but for other subjects seems weak. I'm sorry if you already have a video that addresses this topic but I haven't gotten around to watching it, if it exists.
it depends on the level of math we're talking about I guess. for uni level math mindmaps are great, because the theory is actually extremely non-linear. my issue with linear notes is that the concepts connect with each other, some topics are like "if the morphism satisfies the obscure property that we defined 20 pages ago then it satisfies the obscure property that we defined 5 pages ago", using linear notes for things like this is torture. just make a mindmap about morphisms and enjoy having everything in one place. another example is when a structure can be defined and described in n different ways, I find that when I put everything on a single page and try to make a mindmap it happens naturally to ask questions such as "why is this equivalent" or "why do we need this assumption". for problem solving I'd say linear notes are the only choice, because how would you even make a mindmap of that, but for studying the theory I believe it to be the best method last time I've seen math feeling linear was in highschool and I think taking notes is not helpful at all for the highschool level math, because the focus is on problem solving
This will work for maths, but only up to getting an understanding of the major concepts. You will need to use that knowledge to examine the details about equations etc.
@@lennyarms4476it is still helpful as a deep conceptual understanding will make learning the details and applications at a very high level a lot easier and faster
I've spent so many years at schools and universities, then during my professional work, without this one crucial piece of knowledge about the learning process - knowledge isn't linear, it forms itself into a graph, with many interconnections. It's an eye opener and a game changer and I am so surprised and sad that I only have learned it after so many years. I will make sure to teach my kids that way sooner.
Learned quite a few interesting things here. 1: It is not necessary to write-out the mind-map all at once, having several iterations is perfectly acceptable. I had not understood this so I kinda just did away with mindmaps and notetaking alltogether. 2: Relying on limited paper space to force me to simplify information is not a good idea. 3: Dr Justin Sung still has self-abusive practices during note-taking.
@@Javielitohehe Well, it was a joke since he acknowledged how garbo his old work was, but in previous vids, he had shown some 'you suck' and 'you're not working hard enough' - types of notes in his personal notebook. I used to do that a lot. Truns-out, it's not a very cash-money thing to do in the long run. Works great short-run tho! But if you're looking for a fun self-abusive technique to try-out, might I suggest one of my personal favourites: hyperfocus so hard on your special interest that you mostly forget to sleep, eat or drink for over 36 hours. Really clears the mind!
When I was young I realized when taking notes that the act of writing down the notes helped me commit the information to my memory making it easier for me to recall what I wrote down from memory alone.
I use actually post it’s and make a mindmap on my desk. I can easily move it around when i i realize i misunderstood something 😁 it’s is a game changer!
One idea I had after struggling with taking down notes from an TH-cam. Was to download the transcription of the video on prehand and get AI to do clean up and improve the text with buklet points etc. so I could enjoy the video more instead of being afraid of missing out on what was said, forget something or focusing only on writing whats being said without actually understanding it. Apparantly there is a Chrome TH-cam plug in for this
What I take from his video is that in order for this note taking method to work you have to first consolidate your basics and foundation. Mindmaps are like mental hyperlinks that once you see the key words, they will automatically take you somewhere in your memory where all the information related to that particular topic has been stored. Linear note taking is for those who are trying to build up this mental storage through mnemonic techniques, repetition etc. Undermining one technique doesn't make the other better in my opinion as they both fit different purposes.
Justin, I decided to change career after 11 years in this field and in my thirties, I’ll start a new degree next year. I'm looking for ways to improve my learning process and develop my knowledge in an objective and efficient way, very different from how I did in my first degree and postgraduate course. 😂 I discovered your videos today and I'm excited to learn from you and put everything into practice next year. Thanks for the video! 🇧🇷
Same girl! I also want to study a major and get a new degree as well after grad😅. I thought I was crazy and wasting time, noone would do the same as I do. But hey! I found u in this comment🙌🏻🙌🏻. Tbh, if i dont make this decision and dont see this vid, I will never improve my learning strag and techq. I need to develop new study skills in an efficient way that help me memorize + understand things effectively and solidly and get rid off the feeling of hating myself for not taking a good note😭.
I had an extra class on highscool that a technical career, but also works as pre-med course, the only homework we had was little tests and mind maps of every theme, that made me notice is probably the best way to study
The most important thing I have seen here is the thought process which stems from creation of dynamic questions. To tailor it ask these questions in relation to multiple points and the big picture and answer them.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📚 *Overview of Linear Note-Taking* - Linear note-taking is a common but ineffective method, demonstrated through the speaker's past notes. - Linear notes lack organization, are time-consuming, and hinder deep understanding. - The speaker emphasizes the need to move beyond linear structures for effective learning. 03:56 🔄 *Importance of Nonlinear Note-Taking* - Nonlinear note-taking allows for a more accurate representation of complex knowledge networks. - The speaker compares linear and nonlinear versions of notes, highlighting the benefits of the latter. - Emphasis on reconstructing knowledge into a nonlinear network for better retention and understanding. 07:26 📉 *Streamlining and Simplifying Notes* - The process of constant refinement and simplification in nonlinear note-taking is crucial for understanding. - The speaker demonstrates how nonlinear notes lead to cleaner, more organized representations. - Confidence and curiosity increase as a result of effective nonlinear note-taking. 10:55 📏 *Limitations of Physical Paper for Note-Taking* - Physical paper imposes limitations on expressing complex relationships and connections. - The speaker highlights the benefit of using an iPad with an Infinite Canvas for unrestricted note-taking. - Emphasis on the importance of leveraging technology to enhance the learning experience. 13:18 📱 *Pitfalls in Using Learning Apps on iPad* - Many learning apps on the iPad are designed without considering effective learning science principles. - The speaker points out issues with app designs that replicate paper-based note-taking habits. - Learners should be aware that using an app marketed for learning does not guarantee efficient learning. 16:47 🖼️ *Common Issues in iPad Note-Taking Styles* - Critique of common iPad note-taking styles that involve copying images and simple annotations. - Emphasis on the importance of deep processing and creating meaningful networks in notes. - The speaker encourages learners to go beyond superficial methods and engage in more thoughtful note-taking. 18:53 🔍 *Identifying Knowledge Gaps Through Visual Representation* - Nonlinear note-taking visually exposes knowledge gaps and weaknesses during the note-writing process. - Discovering gaps in real-time accelerates learning and engages curiosity. - The speaker emphasizes the long-term benefits of addressing knowledge gaps early in the learning process. Made with HARPA AI
good summary but the problem with this is that its too wordy and doesn't get the main points across. when using AI to summarize things i like to tell it to write in a "short and concise" manner.
I tried this way of note taking and I must say it works quite well for me! But I think it depends on which subject you’re working on for the amount of linear writing. I just used this note-taking method for my history class, but history needs a lot of explanation and linear writing. So you’ll still have some linear writing in the mind-map. When you need to take notes for exact subjects, it’s easier to use abbreviations and the notes will be smaller in the end. Great method tho!
I need to try this. Right now I just treat my iPad like "scrollable paper", I basically only write linear notes, a lot of text, sometimes screenshots from lectures or some other sketch type stuff. It kinda works because my course of studies is in the engineering spectrum and there aren't many notes to take in lectures where I just calculate stuff, but right now I was learning for chemistry (exam tomorrow) and it's just crap, I can't remember anything, can't find anything so that has so change. However, last semester I did the same thing for two other courses and got A's, so idk, depends on the course itself, I guess. Anyways, thanks for the input! I guess in the end it really depends on the topic your working on, if this style of notetaking works. Sometimes things are so linear, that this wouldn't be an option, other times is different. A mixture and more openness to mixing things up might be the right way here.
Thanks for the video! I originally bought an iPad thinking it would boost my productivity, but honestly, nothing changed much, except my notes looked prettier, haha. I ended up sticking with typing and even learned how to touch type, which made a huge difference in my note-taking during class, though I still struggled with retaining the material. Your note-taking approach is truly innovative, and I’m excited to try it out-maybe this will finally make my iPad worth the purchase, haha
I think the biggest difference between linear and non-linear notetaking is that linear notetaking is merely copying information down as it was just a stream of information being recorded as it comes into consciousness of the note taker. non-linear taking takes a bit more processing before it can be written down. So the non-linear notetaking is synthesizing the information before writing down the notes which I can imagine might be a lot harder for some people to do and while you're synthesizing, you may be missing some of the stream of information. Do you generally practice non-linear notetaking while listening to lectures or while trying to understand a book?
I can’t say thank you enough Thank you very much for explaining how to take note correctly, I was using the linear method and I literal forget every thing after finishing take noting , moreover I found my self with tons of notes that I literally can’t remember what is it and can’t use it at all , I was crying inside don’t know how to do it correctly and this video changed every thing, thanks a lot please do more videos about how to read papers effectively and take notes correctly and connect all papers at the same time ,, ❤❤❤❤
I've been using my iPad mini for handwriting since 2010 with those adonit styluses. I've been arguing with myself the whole time that it is so annoying to go back 6 pages for the actual definition of what you're looking for. Will have a long mental training to get your better work flow . Thanks for the tip 👌🖤
I finally knew the science behind the way I have used in my learning since I was a child--reconstruct linear knowledge into the nonlinear networking knowledge. There was no tablet back in my learning days. I did that in the PC when I was in graduate school. My husband criticized I was wasting the times as my Uniform CPA exam was around the corner. ( I was an international student and took the exam for the first time) My husband never ever told me how to study after he saw my score in that subject - 92 points in business law. I passed all four parts in one sitting. And yes, I can’t agree with Justin more about this learning science.
So do you recommend doing this after a lecture? I can't imagine doing this efficiently in a traditional lecture because I'm too busy trying to connect the latest dot with the newest dot and don't have time to see how it connects in the bigger picture.
I think in class linear notes are fine, the maps he’s talking about are supposed to be made afterwards, when organizing your notes. To make them “live” you should be really good
So you do non-liner from the get go? Have you actually tried it on learning new things? What about if you are in a live talk/lecture? Would you have time to apply the higher level learning?
Excellent video! It's always amazed me that almost all schools do not teach students how to learn effectively and efficiently. Learning for most students consists of trying to cram as much knowledge into their memory as possible. Believe me, if you think we have it bad in the west, it's even worse in countries like China where they attempt to cram enormous amounts of information during junior and senior high school (I taught there for 5 years and I know I would not have endured it as a student). Even if students can remember most of the knowledge they store, most are unable to synthesise the knowledge to show they truly understand it. Our brains are capable of synthesising the essential facts and do not need to recall a carbon copy of the textbook from our memory. Learning is about gaining an understanding of how everything fits together and how each specific point connects to the others.
The thing is, the linear way works best for me as all we do on the notes is to remember exactly the actual definition of the terms they gave us (every word, every punctuations, and how it is arranged) as it is exactly what they will test on us (fill in the blanks and writing their definitions to its exact print-out definition). This note-taking may work for those that have exams that only needed key concepts and learn better with graphics or visual prompts. I'd say everyone learns differently and should just pick out what they felt comfortable with and can do the work they needed in their exams/tests. I am now a 3rd year college student, with all her notes on her ipad but also rewrite them on the paper to help my non-20/20 eyes to stop staring at a radiating screen. The mind-mapping thingy can only work after being able to write the notes in its linear form or understanding the concept process by process. Memorization and Familiarization are similar yet different so you get your pick on it. On one subject, you might need the memorization (like mine, which needed precise sentences/definitions to pass the exams). On other, familiarization is enough, which works with his approach (non-linear learning/notetaking). AND AGAIN, ITS YOUR CHOICE AND PICK WHICHEVER YOU NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND THE TOPICS AND TO PASS THE EXAM. WE ALL LEARN DIFFERENTLY AFTER ALL.
Mind mapping works well for conceptual learning, organizing thoughts, and establishing relationships between data. If the information you're trying to learn isn't intuitive to you, then mind mapping can help. It may not work well for subjects that are more rigid and require rote memorization. However, it is an effective tool when used in it's appropriate context and is also a great supplement to other learning methods.
I discovered this way of learning only after I failed my first attempt on a test on learning psychology. And I wonder, why I learned how to learn so late in my education. I just threw away my notes from back then. And they were still pretty accessible. Surely more accessible than a written text. These days I try to have fun with note taking - they call it sketchnotes. And it really forces you to listen and understand.
This came at just the right time!! I’m going into my 2nd year of med school, and I’ve been trying to find more efficient note-taking methods. Seeing the examples helps a ton!! 🙏🏾
I agree on the non-linear method, but I have always had a doubt: how do you study it afterwards to prepare for the exam? How do you memorize it strongly? Don’t you use linear resources for having all the information on one space or you just study your mind map?
I got the iPad once I discovered this type of note… now I’m using obsidian to organize this and I love it I use Excalibur to add drawings and notes if necessary I type faster than handwriting might be that
1:25 I love how you show off your bad notes with pride because of how far you’ve gotten. That is insane HAHA absolute respect to you Dr Sung ❤🙇♀️ I hope to be able to make fun of my current notes years in the future as well 😂
I like what your saying with the exception of using the term or phrase ‘note taking’. Since teaching or conveying information is typically presented linearly and not holistically, your written notes reflect that and they are tied to the moment. Although you can typically also ‘out think’ the speaker in that you can think at about 600 words per minute and the speaker rarely goes more than 100 3pm. There is not enough time to do the cognitive processing you are depicting in the moment as you.will have stopped listening. In my way of thinking, notes are taken to remind you of what was presented. Study is the thinking and processing you are doing now, reorganizing, adding and connecting to previous knowledge. You can do some of that with key words to remind you of the connection while you are taking notes but in reality you must spend the extra time afterwards to do what you are illustrating and that is a much more effective manner of study for retention and understanding that nearly ‘reviewing’ your notes. For that I applaud you. Thanks for the video, I’ll keep it on tap to help me illustrate those point in my Honors Chemistry and Biology classes. Much Respect, Tim😄
Linear Resources -- Reconstruct -> Non Linear Network of Expertise 3:00 - Linearity is a necessary evil Non LInear Notetaking questions you 5:30 : Higher order learning - relationships, groups, relationships between groups, big picture, not wordy -> connection, simplification How to Construct 9:20 **Sequence of Studying 12:45 - Prestudying, Priming is most important part -skeleton overall big picture, add details after on
at 9:01 you said 'just look at the screen' as i was fiddling about not paying my full attention. It brought me right back to school hahah in a good way though, because im loving to learn now its not compulsory
Could you please go over how you would do this during a lecture? While having words thrown at you because it’s different than when you already have all the info
How does this apply to non-medical subjects, i.e., advanced math or physics, where you need to remember definitions and theorems? If the professor spends a half hour on a proof, should you copy it down exactly? I know copying exactly is not ideal, but I can't figure out how to make non-linear notes for subjects like linear algebra or physics.
as a stem student, i prefer linear note taking when it comes to memorizing theorems and postulates i don’t recommend copying everything the professor writes down, just pick the most difficult example and copy it
This is the first video I see from this channel, so I guess Im missing a lot of content, but even though I like the reason for thinking and writing non-linear in note-taking, I have no idea what are his notes about nor how would I go about writing my own notes non-linearly. From other comments, it seems it is a mind map, which i guess it explains why is hard for me to do this because I’ve never been good at drawing a mind map. I’ll keep looking at other videos on this channel, maybe he has a deeper explanation on how to draw mind maps.
Turn linear info to non linear its okay to take linear notes if the lecture is too fast, but do not consolidate that later with linear thinking again but u can do a prestudy to build a skeleton of ur notes copy and pasting is the lowest form of processing
Sir, i want you to make effective techniques with paper note taking as well.I understand there are cons to system but I can't afford expensive tech at this point.Especially for facts heavy subjects like law.A fan from India.
The size issue I have experienced in iPad rather on paper from most people .. the size of the screen of iPad limits one to go above and then see two things together - the content above what you want to get hold of - and the content that you are working on currently
About Concepts: based on experience, it's not ideal for folks who are using these programs on a PC/laptop with a trackpad. Its made for devices where you can interact with the screen with your other hand or quickly switch from drawing to selecting, navigating, etc. which is just SO clunky on a non-touch screen device. For example, you can't select things with your track pad pen, so you have to switch to your mouse to select things. Its just very inconvenient, again, simply because it's not what it's made for. I find that Microsoft whiteboard does the trick. Entirely free, has more than enough features for the purpose of studying, and is designed for PC and Laptop users.
I recommend what I do, which is buying a drawing tablet. If you don't know what it is (it's not a tablet) it allows you to draw with a pen but you do it while looking at your monitor. It may take some getting used to at first but it will become natural quickly. My hand not blocking my view when I draw is the reason I prefer it to Ipad.
I was just about to unload on you & then you said, "...these were mine..." LOL some of us are massively concrete vs abstract → i got a degree & masters by writing & re-writing my notes many, many times. However, the older I've gotten, the better that has gotten. Near 30yo my mind seemed to calm & i could actually read without wind distracting me. I'm now 51 and can learn easily, retain, do things I never thought possible.
I thought my notes were non linear and I do them on a tablet. Notes take me ages... And before exams I wouldn't even go over the notes (and even if I did... It wasn't that helpful) I would do questions and make general pointers for myself ... I now realise those pointers might have been the type of notes I needed. Thanks for showing us this! Extremely helpful!! I need to focus more on cognitive load and process lots of stuff before writing notes. Imagine if Justin Sung streamed on Twitch.
@@JustinSungNah, please stream on TH-cam for that, I just thought it would be funny seeing you as a gamer (as I know you do play games from time to time) .. but you're busy for that and depended on by many people so I don't actually think you should do that. ....although you are very purple. (TH-cam Study streams are great though and I really like them)
i am also believe in this active way of note taking(non-linear), but the problem is still there is a knowledge decay, when it is time to revisit or revise again, how to find the topic where it is exactly, which folder, which file, which tab, which page, which canvas (I mostly face difficulty here). 100% I like this active note taking. Please also tell how to organize them.
my hand written notes are a combination of linear and non linear. linear because i write down my own definitions by listening to teacher's word instead of copying from a book or something bookish. gives me better retention. i also draw pictures of things i forget lol, or i make some analogy pictorially. my handwriting is pretty neat i would say so notes are readable. now coming to my revision notes, they're PURELY non linear with pictorial hand drawn input except for formulas when necessary.
I just want to know... does this work for people learning math or chemistry? there are so many formulas and lots of details, I am having trouble understanding how you would use this to your advantage.
Same principles apply for maths and chemistry. Here is a video I made a while ago on how the top %1 approach chemistry: th-cam.com/video/61fnsHxubL4/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUVanVzdGluIHN1bmcgY2hlbWlzdHJ5 Hope that is of use to you! ps - also have a great day
how do you do this with mathematics (undergrad-graduate level)? It would be awesome if you could give examples for different topics/subjects. I just can't seem to work with math without being extremely linear, especially when I can't find sample problems.
With proofs for example I think there’s a lot of potential to connect the tools you use along the way (eg induction), and going from axioms and basic theorems to conjectures and whatnot
You can spend your time learning how to perfect your notes, or you can spend the same time learning math, you should think what will help you more with your goal and do that and you should also think if you are working on an easier inconsequential problem to avoid working on the difficult problem
It's indeed harder for math. A friend told me he used trees to link hypotheses to their positions in proofs. Also you can have a tree of which theorems are consequences of other ones. Finally the ones I also like are trees or chain to represent special cases, for example compare which continuity or convergence is more strong than another one, or compare connected vs simply connected vs contractible etc. Also if you have functions, algebra and morphisms, commutative diagrams as well as set arrows diagrams are good to visualize.
I really want to move over to taking notes on my iPad. The main reason is im tired of spending $30 on a notebook every semester. BUT i feel as if taking notes on an ipad is somehow less accessible. I much prefer flipping through pages to locate the exact formula or rule im looking for as opposed to writing in an ipad. On the other hand i am very OCD when it comes to my notes, to me everything has an ideal position and size in my notebook depending on its importance and relevance to whats surrounding it and an ipad would make this SOOOOOO much easier. Im split at this point.
could you guide us through the content of any one of your mindmaps in detail...like basically try to teach a topic you have already created a map for by guiding us through each relation and group in it
As you know, it’s not easy to transition to non-linear. The logic is sound and this defo works just by discerning the fact humans are far better visually so of course a picture paints 1000 words. The problem is, the barrier to entry to get to that level of non linear note taking is extremely tricky. I am somewhat transitioning to condensed notes by using A5 paper instead of A4. What else can I do?
You could probably use multiple pieces of paper arrange them next to each other in lieu of a gigantic piece of paper. You'd just have to label the paper to remember how they connect to eaxh other. In terms of mental strategy there are two things to remember: heirarchy and flow. At top of the heirarchy are the broadest concepts, they likely have multiple sub concepts that fit underneath. The priming step has this level as its focus, you want a really raw broad idea of how everything fits(less raw if you already know a bit about the subject). The sub level are the main topics of a particular concept. There may also be sub-sub or sub-sub-sub levels of informmation etc. At the very bottom, finally you have 'facts'. You will likely never write these down your mindmap. They cannot be related to any other things anymore and you will likely learn most in the process of creating the mind map. The second thing flow is to make sure the thing the arrow is pointing to logically follows the previous item. This flow applies for heirarchical levels so the top level an have its own flow and. Different flow for the sub level. Bonus advice: Try to experiment on your own and do what feels good to you. As long as it has good heirarchy and flow it doesn't matter how ugly or messy it may seem. You can keep iterating until you achieve an arrangement that makes sense to you.
im still struggling to get to making mindmaps as i am used to writing linear + excessively wordy notes but i have a question what about heavy definitions,how may i break them into pieces. kindly advice btw i m a sciences student currently doing AS level ps; your videos have been super helpful for me to figure out better ways of improving
Not sure what you mean by 'breaking heavy definitions into peices. For mindmaps, the goal is to understand how concepts are related with each other. In the process of trying to understand how broad concepts are related you end up remembering the facts and underatand how they fit because you built the foundation to understand them You wont be writing any facts or deinitions down at all when it comes to mind maps.
I really like this method, but I just can't imagine using it for fact heavy and super multi-level connected information like history. I feel like the time line aspect and ever changing concepts + events are hard to capture in such mind map. Please prove me wrong on this because I'd be really using it if I knew how.
I mean one constitution could very often change literally everything. So it isn't just simple A -> B logic, because you're missing out on so many factors. It always ends up with just too many arrows, idk I'll try to wrap my head around it, it works with big picture stuff tho, but falls apart when going into more detailed stuff.
You can make multiple mind maps, each one focused on different things. One can be on human factors, another can be focused on locations. If there are multiple factors you can utilize memory techniques like grouping/chunking into the mind map. For memorizing unrelatable details mind maps are no good, but for everything else there's a way to do it. The mantra to follow is: if you can organize it in your mind, you can organize it in a mind map.
I really feel like there are 'tiers' of note-taking. I do agree that linear, uncondensed notes are just bad. You already have the textbook. But you need to know how individual process'/concepts work before you can make a conceptual, interconnected map. I'm going to try this approach: Cornell notes for vocabulary, dates, and people. [Some raw information IS just better represented linearly. The plus to this style is that you can sort it by chapter OR by overall concept] Freeform notes with symbols and annotations for the chapter or general concept I'm learning. [I did this for chemistry and bonding types] As the class progresses I will re-evaluate my notes and start to build a map of how all the individual things I'm learning interconnect. I think (part of) the reason you think your old notes look horrible is because the information has become so trivial to you that having long-form context is redundant.
Hi! I love your videos! Could you maybe do a video of an example where you transform linear information to mind maps. I would really like to understand the concept for example regarding biology or chemistry where it feels like only linear notes work. Thabk you❤
You still can do the same mind mapping as the tablet or in the paper, the difference is just the paper is more costly overtime. So, pick anything you want that can allow you to mind maps properly
00:02 Learn how to take notes effectively on an iPad using evidence-based learning science. 02:11 Linear note-taking is ineffective for memory and understanding. 04:23 Nonlinear note-taking improves retention and understanding. 06:34 Note taking helps simplify and connect information for better learning 08:26 Nonlinear note taking allows for effective expression and arrangement of information. 10:25 Using an iPad for note-taking allows for a more authentic representation of ideas and eliminates limitations of paper 12:34 Pre-study and priming are crucial for effective learning. 14:35 Learning apps designed for note taking on iPad may not be efficient for learning. 16:43 Copy-pasting notes is easy but not useful or memorable. 18:32 Upgrade iPad note taking to save time and identify knowledge gaps immediately. 20:21 Check out the playlist for more on efficient learning Crafted by Merlin AI.
during fast lecture: could document down and note take linearly. AFTERWORDs you need to consolidate into non-linear notes. TO AVOID you can pre-learn and create a skeletal understanding
You definitely need to type code. You can’t really handwrite it. Other than that, you can still use mind mapping apps that support typing in code blocks.
my guess is that you can still use the same principles here for taking notes and learning about a subject but when maybe to store information I use obsidian. and there, there is also a "canvas" which you can use as mind mapping with infinite canvas and make mind maps that are maybe better for coding projects and notes storage for specifically programming related things. and maybe buy and ipad or samsung tablet to use it as a tool for thinking about the project you are working on and how everything connects to each other. that's at least what I'm doing and for me it works but i am a noob and just started learning so do with this information as you please
Programming skill is PROCEDURAL , so just code. However it might be useful these non-linear note taking to have a solid understanding about algorithms, what is an object in OOP, Class, etc etc
Hi, i love and appreciate your Videos by the way! It also depends on the topic, which you want to learn. For example the notes and maps in maths will look different than in medical school or computer science
The notes you did seem a little too "non-wordy". Some parts only having a single word. If I wanted to recall a theorem from by notes or I want to remember weather or not some detail of this theorem was actually how I remembered it how could I do that using your method of note taking which seems to be extremely non-wordy?
You can't. You have to use other methods for things you have to memorize, like flashcards. This method is an aid to learn and understand, connect and relate ideas.
I found this video very helpful and I think you have a great sense of humor. Sound and video quality is also outstanding. I would be curious to know what your setup is?
Hi Justin, love your videos! I’ve been going through your videos and gathering the concepts. A lot of what you talk about is formalized education. However, for someone who has completed their formal education and tackling self-learning, how does one know if the relationships they formed are accurate? You touched on it briefly in this video. Is it largely googling for other resources, practically testing the concepts, and revising our mind maps? Pretty much any advice you have for a non formalized education is appreciated!
I think the note taking strategy, which is explained in the video, is great, but I faced one problem when trying to use it. I often have problems converting my knowledge into text in the exams and often get less marks for not expressing the information entirely correct. Am I doing something wrong and how can I fix this problem?
You still need to revise the topic after taking notes like answering self-made questions on why and how for the topic to see how well the topic is understood or even just remaking the minmap to see how well the concept is understood.
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Possibly the silliest question, but which app are you using there for note-taking?
@@saniyajafri9759me too, the same question
I’ve found one of the major benefits of iPad/tablet note-taking is the ability to select and move something you’ve already drawn or written. This flexibility is great for quickly reformatting something you already wrote down when you figure out how it connects to something new. It really cuts down on that up-front cost that you mention.
I found that making a brain map helped memorize material but in combination. with my linear notes cemented the material. My brain needed both. For exams the brain maps was my quick cheat sheet & what my brain visualized. I used to use a large art pad to create all those connections. It so awesome that the iPad allows for these beautiful brain maps now
@@EPBF1 Yes I agree! I have to do both methods in order to study effectively. One without the other is useless to me.
What is the up-front cost?
@@tentimesten6645 In the video he mentions that formatting your notes with his method takes more effort at the start of note-taking because you have to consciously structure everything and leave room if you sense that there will be more info needed later. That all goes away with iPads/tablets because you can always just move what you wrote with little effort instead of erasing and rewriting or stringing arrows everywhere.
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That’s why you don’t crack the code of learning until you begin to teach. As a teacher you reverse your process and turn your nonlinear knowledge and concepts in order to produce a linear presentation. …that’s also why the nerds that help their fellow students, usually excel…they have to construct their own mind maps and then deconstruct them to present them to the others.
So true. Teaching really helps you remember stuff a lot longer. That's why I always keep teaching my mom some random topics that I find hard to learn, a good thing that she doesn't mind XD.
@@sujyotsharma thats so wholesome 😂👍
yep! i love helping others study and try to "teach" my wall for this very reason xD
I agree with that. I'm a science teacher and i learned to do that type of analysis when i was on the college to help my friends and now I'm do the same for my students. Many theory says that the best way to learn is teaching to someone else. And i really found the video so helpful.
Best if the tutor struggled with it, but then came to dominate the subject
Learning for the sake of learning is really fun and I wish more people looked at it that way.
me too
@JustinSung which app you were using in the video to make notes
@@Jitin_mishraa I believe he said he used the app Concept but that the Apple Freeform app works the same.
Acquiring knowledge can be deeply satisfying. But it requires intellect and the willingness to work. In American culture the two are often contradictory, because gifted observers can create BS analyses and get away with it, encouraging them to become lazy thinkers. You will find no shortage of lazy thinking in the social media, and most Americans lack the critical faculty that would save them from being drawn into drawing false conclusions.
@@Jitin_mishraa concepts. He gives its name and icon right around the 11:30 mark. I was wondering if he was ever going to give that info when he finally did.
🎁🎁Gift we want for Christmas is : Justin finally doing a long live session where he actually study something for the first time and put all these study techniques in action.
He did that ages ago, twice, on the ics channel
he's done it before on his page. great video
and he has to have NO (ok he can have some, but not much) previous knowledge - boy has gotta be fresh! >:)
He's done that challenge so many times I don't think there's any topic he'll have zero prior knowledge on xD
@@Macaque919 with how prior knowledge works, thats impossible xd
You know what, I started doing this even before seeing this video and I can confirm that learning has become much more fun, creative and allow me to connect and link info together. Arrows, symbols, I really like it. A really big part of this is thanks to tablets, like you can lasso, erase stuff easily and change its position to fit more info later. 😂 1st year med student too, I had to quickly adapt to a new style of learning and retaining info and boyyy when I used the 'mindmap' method I got the highest grades ive gotten for all the subjects so far. 😅of course, I still have more to learn but like my Dr once said, "An improvement no matter how small, is a step forwards nontheless"
As an engineer dealing with what invariably includes a lot of social impact issues, I find that using mindmapping tools (Simplemind is my favourite) is my go to for many things. The diagrams start out helping me understand a problem, then explain my thinking to colleagues and often land up in reports, business plans, policy documents, all sorts. The one thing I prefer over Justin's style is having "typed" text as I, and others, need to read the stuff in future. Grouping, linking, giving directionality, adding graphics, explanatory notes (if absolutely necessary) - all quite easy. So, not just a learning tool, but also a design tool.
I think many apps (certainly Freeform) have handwriting detection, so you can handwrite your words and have them automatically made more readable without having to switch back and forth between pen and keyboard.
Hey, I’m an engineering student too, how do you deal with formulas on mindmaps? I’m curious because I’ve never done this kind of note taking before and I’m just getting into it
@@littledrawingfan hey, comp sci student here! We dont have as many formulas as , say, electrical engg, but theres still a lot of underlying math.
What i do is:
I take typed, mostly linear notes in oneNote. Then i make a separte page in the oneNote notebook for a mind map. In the mindmap, i will usually add the link to the oneNote page containing my notes of the topic (including formulas and derivations). This way my mind map is clean, and I still can include a lot of info in my mind map
I like this concept and strategy a lot. Thanks for sharing. I believe your way, mixed with his, would help others follow along easier and gain more during a presentation or when the concept you developed is shared.
Your original notes is what is enabling you to redo them this way. If you were trying to do it when the professor was doing the lecture it would be more difficult. Especially if he/she was doing it at speed. When a professor that actually “teaches” is up front doing the lecture you don’t have time to do this. I have always used this method but I would get the main points and then later go back and together with the book and my memory, which is what really helped me, I would redo them in this way.
My thoughts exactly. Could also be done by recording and relistening to the lecture. Both wildly time consuming. When you are being presented entirely new information from a fast moving linear stream you A) Don’t have the time to visualize and conceptualize how to make these connections, or how to summarize the stream coming at you, or even what should be summarized Vs what is important; B) Have no idea what is coming next to know how / if it’s related. …He did eventually acknowledge all of his midway through the video with the recommendation solution to “pre-study”? Not really sure who has time to do that. I’d wager he didn’t either. Bottom line, you really can’t get to coolio notes like this without some sort of “two-pass” approach be it pre-study, consolidating more linear notes, or re-listening to the content in a way in which you can pause and control the pace. These are all still great ideas. But this takes more time to,do well, not less. Also, sort of,acknowledged by the end of the video.
A lecturer lectures and in most subjects a professor lectures not teaches. When attending a lecture, you are supposed to have prior knowledge of what they are talking about (and no, I rarely did the reading required for the lecture, so I can relate to what you are saying), and therefore you shouldn't need to write down most of what they say. I do agree that restructuring your notes after a lecture can be very effective.
He has a different video for note taking during lectures :) it is not one size fits all
He actually has a whole video showing how to do this in lectures. Requiring more effort is kind of inherent to the whole technique and is part of what makes it effective. It's not exactly the same as when youre studying alone and you do need to make adaptations, but the same basic principles apply
Also if taking linear notes on the iPad during the lecture it's going to be difficult to go back and reorganize because you can only have one screen of notes in front of you at a time unlike with paper, I can have several things spread out and visible at once when I'm reorganizing. Also I can't view my original notes and have a clean page open simultaneously on the ipad making it difficult to reorganize as well.
I think the ideal here you’re promoting is the utility of an iPad instrument to create and displays of different models of the content for the specific purpose of improving understanding. Better modeling, better understanding. Reading comments, there are inputs saying, “…this won’t work for math”. “…won’t work for accounting…”. What I think is fundamentally missing for these people is you trying to give a better rubric for improving understanding vs improving knowing. Feynman does a great job explaining the difference between understanding and knowing. I’m an old person so linear education strongly informs my skills at modeling, meaning even though I understand what you’re trying to achieve, I’m not skilled at what you’re trying to promote. The point here is even though you’re giving a better mousetrap, It’s not a “that was easy” button.
"then I can go through and clean it up instead of trying to figure out everything mentally which is going to be overloading", thank you Justin for saying this.
I feel like even though intuitively I wanted to do this, I would force myself trying to do it mentally and trying to make it "perfect" on the first try, which would demotivate me and feeling like "I am doing it wrong. How does Justin do it?".
You saying that you do this, it feels like some weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Because the process of trial and error and then adjust and clean up is something that makes creating mindmaps more enjoyable (at least for me). It almost feels like a painting where you start drafting but then you slowly make it better and better as you progress.
I graduated over 10 years ago and have been working in corporate finance ever since- now that I'm looking to get more certifications I'm focusing on how to be more strategic with studying and the various practices and technology. Your video is hands down the most helpful I've come across after days. Thank you for the current day examples, live demonstration and practicality of your approach!
"I'd like to thank the sponsor of today's video: me" that hit hard lol goals
haha, I am super picky with accepting sponsors, I almost rejected myself lol
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i really resonated with you saying you were "more curious" about the topic while making the mind map. Thanks to your channel I started (properly) using mind maps recently for my studies (vet med) and i immediately found myself really engaged, trying to make sense of all the relationships within a topic, curious to solve whatever i dont quite understand yet. before it would have been an absolute pain and i would often end up giving up finding the answer or understanding it very superficially. it makes memorising everything a lot easier too
Thats awesome to hear!!!
Justin, to be straightforward, I feel like this style of note taking only works because you already have established relationships between these objects and are just putting it to paper. The process of generating these notes and referring back to them later further ingrains these ideas into you.
However, for ideas that can't be fully encapsulated by just one word, I don't think this style works well. For example, if I wanted to use this style of note taking for mathematics, how would I go about doing it? After a certain point these notes don't help your problem solving capability, which is really needed in math. Math is also extremely linear, so it seems pointless. This seems good for pre-med/med or humanities, but for other subjects seems weak. I'm sorry if you already have a video that addresses this topic but I haven't gotten around to watching it, if it exists.
I am glad i am not the only person who felt this way while thinking this video.
it depends on the level of math we're talking about I guess. for uni level math mindmaps are great, because the theory is actually extremely non-linear. my issue with linear notes is that the concepts connect with each other, some topics are like "if the morphism satisfies the obscure property that we defined 20 pages ago then it satisfies the obscure property that we defined 5 pages ago", using linear notes for things like this is torture. just make a mindmap about morphisms and enjoy having everything in one place. another example is when a structure can be defined and described in n different ways, I find that when I put everything on a single page and try to make a mindmap it happens naturally to ask questions such as "why is this equivalent" or "why do we need this assumption". for problem solving I'd say linear notes are the only choice, because how would you even make a mindmap of that, but for studying the theory I believe it to be the best method
last time I've seen math feeling linear was in highschool and I think taking notes is not helpful at all for the highschool level math, because the focus is on problem solving
This will work for maths, but only up to getting an understanding of the major concepts. You will need to use that knowledge to examine the details about equations etc.
i agree i dont think this is helpful for problem solving classes such as stem classes
@@lennyarms4476it is still helpful as a deep conceptual understanding will make learning the details and applications at a very high level a lot easier and faster
I've spent so many years at schools and universities, then during my professional work, without this one crucial piece of knowledge about the learning process - knowledge isn't linear, it forms itself into a graph, with many interconnections. It's an eye opener and a game changer and I am so surprised and sad that I only have learned it after so many years. I will make sure to teach my kids that way sooner.
Learned quite a few interesting things here. 1: It is not necessary to write-out the mind-map all at once, having several iterations is perfectly acceptable. I had not understood this so I kinda just did away with mindmaps and notetaking alltogether.
2: Relying on limited paper space to force me to simplify information is not a good idea. 3: Dr Justin Sung still has self-abusive practices during note-taking.
Omg which type of self abusive techniques
@@Javielitohehe Well, it was a joke since he acknowledged how garbo his old work was, but in previous vids, he had shown some 'you suck' and 'you're not working hard enough' - types of notes in his personal notebook. I used to do that a lot. Truns-out, it's not a very cash-money thing to do in the long run. Works great short-run tho! But if you're looking for a fun self-abusive technique to try-out, might I suggest one of my personal favourites: hyperfocus so hard on your special interest that you mostly forget to sleep, eat or drink for over 36 hours. Really clears the mind!
When I was young I realized when taking notes that the act of writing down the notes helped me commit the information to my memory making it easier for me to recall what I wrote down from memory alone.
I use actually post it’s and make a mindmap on my desk. I can easily move it around when i i realize i misunderstood something 😁 it’s is a game changer!
One idea I had after struggling with taking down notes from an TH-cam. Was to download the transcription of the video on prehand and get AI to do clean up and improve the text with buklet points etc. so I could enjoy the video more instead of being afraid of missing out on what was said, forget something or focusing only on writing whats being said without actually understanding it.
Apparantly there is a Chrome TH-cam plug in for this
he’s definitely a doctor because i can’t understand his handwriting 😭
What I take from his video is that in order for this note taking method to work you have to first consolidate your basics and foundation. Mindmaps are like mental hyperlinks that once you see the key words, they will automatically take you somewhere in your memory where all the information related to that particular topic has been stored. Linear note taking is for those who are trying to build up this mental storage through mnemonic techniques, repetition etc. Undermining one technique doesn't make the other better in my opinion as they both fit different purposes.
Justin, I decided to change career after 11 years in this field and in my thirties, I’ll start a new degree next year. I'm looking for ways to improve my learning process and develop my knowledge in an objective and efficient way, very different from how I did in my first degree and postgraduate course. 😂
I discovered your videos today and I'm excited to learn from you and put everything into practice next year.
Thanks for the video! 🇧🇷
Same girl! I also want to study a major and get a new degree as well after grad😅. I thought I was crazy and wasting time, noone would do the same as I do. But hey! I found u in this comment🙌🏻🙌🏻. Tbh, if i dont make this decision and dont see this vid, I will never improve my learning strag and techq. I need to develop new study skills in an efficient way that help me memorize + understand things effectively and solidly and get rid off the feeling of hating myself for not taking a good note😭.
I had an extra class on highscool that a technical career, but also works as pre-med course, the only homework we had was little tests and mind maps of every theme, that made me notice is probably the best way to study
Can vouch for this. Have been studying like for the past few days and i must say, studying has become enjoyable again. Thanks man!
The most important thing I have seen here is the thought process which stems from creation of dynamic questions. To tailor it ask these questions in relation to multiple points and the big picture and answer them.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 📚 *Overview of Linear Note-Taking*
- Linear note-taking is a common but ineffective method, demonstrated through the speaker's past notes.
- Linear notes lack organization, are time-consuming, and hinder deep understanding.
- The speaker emphasizes the need to move beyond linear structures for effective learning.
03:56 🔄 *Importance of Nonlinear Note-Taking*
- Nonlinear note-taking allows for a more accurate representation of complex knowledge networks.
- The speaker compares linear and nonlinear versions of notes, highlighting the benefits of the latter.
- Emphasis on reconstructing knowledge into a nonlinear network for better retention and understanding.
07:26 📉 *Streamlining and Simplifying Notes*
- The process of constant refinement and simplification in nonlinear note-taking is crucial for understanding.
- The speaker demonstrates how nonlinear notes lead to cleaner, more organized representations.
- Confidence and curiosity increase as a result of effective nonlinear note-taking.
10:55 📏 *Limitations of Physical Paper for Note-Taking*
- Physical paper imposes limitations on expressing complex relationships and connections.
- The speaker highlights the benefit of using an iPad with an Infinite Canvas for unrestricted note-taking.
- Emphasis on the importance of leveraging technology to enhance the learning experience.
13:18 📱 *Pitfalls in Using Learning Apps on iPad*
- Many learning apps on the iPad are designed without considering effective learning science principles.
- The speaker points out issues with app designs that replicate paper-based note-taking habits.
- Learners should be aware that using an app marketed for learning does not guarantee efficient learning.
16:47 🖼️ *Common Issues in iPad Note-Taking Styles*
- Critique of common iPad note-taking styles that involve copying images and simple annotations.
- Emphasis on the importance of deep processing and creating meaningful networks in notes.
- The speaker encourages learners to go beyond superficial methods and engage in more thoughtful note-taking.
18:53 🔍 *Identifying Knowledge Gaps Through Visual Representation*
- Nonlinear note-taking visually exposes knowledge gaps and weaknesses during the note-writing process.
- Discovering gaps in real-time accelerates learning and engages curiosity.
- The speaker emphasizes the long-term benefits of addressing knowledge gaps early in the learning process.
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I love how you’ve presented the takeaways from the video in linear fashion!! 😉😀
Do as I say, not as I do.
@@yanikem6655 it would be difficult to present in a non-linear fashion in pure text form
@@derickd6150 yes, it was said tongue-in-cheek.
good summary but the problem with this is that its too wordy and doesn't get the main points across. when using AI to summarize things i like to tell it to write in a "short and concise" manner.
I tried this way of note taking and I must say it works quite well for me! But I think it depends on which subject you’re working on for the amount of linear writing. I just used this note-taking method for my history class, but history needs a lot of explanation and linear writing. So you’ll still have some linear writing in the mind-map. When you need to take notes for exact subjects, it’s easier to use abbreviations and the notes will be smaller in the end. Great method tho!
I need to try this. Right now I just treat my iPad like "scrollable paper", I basically only write linear notes, a lot of text, sometimes screenshots from lectures or some other sketch type stuff. It kinda works because my course of studies is in the engineering spectrum and there aren't many notes to take in lectures where I just calculate stuff, but right now I was learning for chemistry (exam tomorrow) and it's just crap, I can't remember anything, can't find anything so that has so change. However, last semester I did the same thing for two other courses and got A's, so idk, depends on the course itself, I guess. Anyways, thanks for the input! I guess in the end it really depends on the topic your working on, if this style of notetaking works. Sometimes things are so linear, that this wouldn't be an option, other times is different. A mixture and more openness to mixing things up might be the right way here.
Thanks for the video! I originally bought an iPad thinking it would boost my productivity, but honestly, nothing changed much, except my notes looked prettier, haha. I ended up sticking with typing and even learned how to touch type, which made a huge difference in my note-taking during class, though I still struggled with retaining the material.
Your note-taking approach is truly innovative, and I’m excited to try it out-maybe this will finally make my iPad worth the purchase, haha
I think the biggest difference between linear and non-linear notetaking is that linear notetaking is merely copying information down as it was just a stream of information being recorded as it comes into consciousness of the note taker. non-linear taking takes a bit more processing before it can be written down. So the non-linear notetaking is synthesizing the information before writing down the notes which I can imagine might be a lot harder for some people to do and while you're synthesizing, you may be missing some of the stream of information.
Do you generally practice non-linear notetaking while listening to lectures or while trying to understand a book?
I can’t say thank you enough Thank you very much for explaining how to take note correctly, I was using the linear method and I literal forget every thing after finishing take noting , moreover I found my self with tons of notes that I literally can’t remember what is it and can’t use it at all , I was crying inside don’t know how to do it correctly and this video changed every thing, thanks a lot please do more videos about how to read papers effectively and take notes correctly and connect all papers at the same time ,, ❤❤❤❤
I've been using my iPad mini for handwriting since 2010 with those adonit styluses.
I've been arguing with myself the whole time that it is so annoying to go back 6 pages for the actual definition of what you're looking for.
Will have a long mental training to get your better work flow . Thanks for the tip 👌🖤
@@cyanea- me too!
I finally knew the science behind the way I have used in my learning since I was a child--reconstruct linear knowledge into the nonlinear networking knowledge. There was no tablet back in my learning days. I did that in the PC when I was in graduate school. My husband criticized I was wasting the times as my Uniform CPA exam was around the corner. ( I was an international student and took the exam for the first time)
My husband never ever told me how to study after he saw my score in that subject - 92 points in business law. I passed all four parts in one sitting. And yes, I can’t agree with Justin more about this learning science.
So do you recommend doing this after a lecture? I can't imagine doing this efficiently in a traditional lecture because I'm too busy trying to connect the latest dot with the newest dot and don't have time to see how it connects in the bigger picture.
I think in class linear notes are fine, the maps he’s talking about are supposed to be made afterwards, when organizing your notes. To make them “live” you should be really good
are u a current med student? how do u take ur notes?
I just realized that this study method is only an introduction for what will you encounter and adjustments in the future.
I might work with this
So you do non-liner from the get go? Have you actually tried it on learning new things? What about if you are in a live talk/lecture? Would you have time to apply the higher level learning?
Excellent video! It's always amazed me that almost all schools do not teach students how to learn effectively and efficiently. Learning for most students consists of trying to cram as much knowledge into their memory as possible. Believe me, if you think we have it bad in the west, it's even worse in countries like China where they attempt to cram enormous amounts of information during junior and senior high school (I taught there for 5 years and I know I would not have endured it as a student).
Even if students can remember most of the knowledge they store, most are unable to synthesise the knowledge to show they truly understand it. Our brains are capable of synthesising the essential facts and do not need to recall a carbon copy of the textbook from our memory. Learning is about gaining an understanding of how everything fits together and how each specific point connects to the others.
The thing is, the linear way works best for me as all we do on the notes is to remember exactly the actual definition of the terms they gave us (every word, every punctuations, and how it is arranged) as it is exactly what they will test on us (fill in the blanks and writing their definitions to its exact print-out definition). This note-taking may work for those that have exams that only needed key concepts and learn better with graphics or visual prompts.
I'd say everyone learns differently and should just pick out what they felt comfortable with and can do the work they needed in their exams/tests. I am now a 3rd year college student, with all her notes on her ipad but also rewrite them on the paper to help my non-20/20 eyes to stop staring at a radiating screen.
The mind-mapping thingy can only work after being able to write the notes in its linear form or understanding the concept process by process. Memorization and Familiarization are similar yet different so you get your pick on it. On one subject, you might need the memorization (like mine, which needed precise sentences/definitions to pass the exams). On other, familiarization is enough, which works with his approach (non-linear learning/notetaking).
AND AGAIN, ITS YOUR CHOICE AND PICK WHICHEVER YOU NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND THE TOPICS AND TO PASS THE EXAM. WE ALL LEARN DIFFERENTLY AFTER ALL.
My high school friend does linear note-taking learning and it also worked for her(I’m just speaking of what I see in school).
Mind mapping works well for conceptual learning, organizing thoughts, and establishing relationships between data. If the information you're trying to learn isn't intuitive to you, then mind mapping can help. It may not work well for subjects that are more rigid and require rote memorization. However, it is an effective tool when used in it's appropriate context and is also a great supplement to other learning methods.
I discovered this way of learning only after I failed my first attempt on a test on learning psychology. And I wonder, why I learned how to learn so late in my education.
I just threw away my notes from back then. And they were still pretty accessible. Surely more accessible than a written text.
These days I try to have fun with note taking - they call it sketchnotes. And it really forces you to listen and understand.
If you try obsidian with excalidraw plugin, its amazing. You can organize things infinitely and excalidraw has infinite canvas and very simple to use.
it’s great but really really slow
This came at just the right time!! I’m going into my 2nd year of med school, and I’ve been trying to find more efficient note-taking methods. Seeing the examples helps a ton!! 🙏🏾
I agree on the non-linear method, but I have always had a doubt: how do you study it afterwards to prepare for the exam? How do you memorize it strongly? Don’t you use linear resources for having all the information on one space or you just study your mind map?
I got the iPad once I discovered this type of note… now I’m using obsidian to organize this and I love it I use Excalibur to add drawings and notes if necessary
I type faster than handwriting might be that
1:25 I love how you show off your bad notes with pride because of how far you’ve gotten. That is insane HAHA absolute respect to you Dr Sung ❤🙇♀️ I hope to be able to make fun of my current notes years in the future as well 😂
Looks like the sort of thing that happens to my knowledge map as I developed further skills by actually problem solving.
When it’s time to disseminate what you’ve documented, what best practices do you recommend to convert non-linear notes to linear written work?
I like what your saying with the exception of using the term or phrase ‘note taking’. Since teaching or conveying information is typically presented linearly and not holistically, your written notes reflect that and they are tied to the moment. Although you can typically also ‘out think’ the speaker in that you can think at about 600 words per minute and the speaker rarely goes more than 100 3pm. There is not enough time to do the cognitive processing you are depicting in the moment as you.will have stopped listening. In my way of thinking, notes are taken to remind you of what was presented. Study is the thinking and processing you are doing now, reorganizing, adding and connecting to previous knowledge. You can do some of that with key words to remind you of the connection while you are taking notes but in reality you must spend the extra time afterwards to do what you are illustrating and that is a much more effective manner of study for retention and understanding that nearly ‘reviewing’ your notes. For that I applaud you. Thanks for the video, I’ll keep it on tap to help me illustrate those point in my Honors Chemistry and Biology classes. Much Respect, Tim😄
1st step :Get an iPad
2nd step :Get an apple pencil
3rd step: Get a paper like
No you can use pen tab too
4th step: subscribe to good notes
Samsung tabs are also just fine. Got myself a Samsung galaxy tab s9 fe+
Linear Resources -- Reconstruct -> Non Linear Network of Expertise 3:00
- Linearity is a necessary evil
Non LInear Notetaking questions you 5:30 : Higher order learning
- relationships, groups, relationships between groups, big picture, not wordy -> connection, simplification
How to Construct 9:20
**Sequence of Studying 12:45
- Prestudying, Priming is most important part -skeleton overall big picture, add details after on
at 9:01 you said 'just look at the screen' as i was fiddling about not paying my full attention. It brought me right back to school hahah in a good way though, because im loving to learn now its not compulsory
Could you please go over how you would do this during a lecture? While having words thrown at you because it’s different than when you already have all the info
How does this apply to non-medical subjects, i.e., advanced math or physics, where you need to remember definitions and theorems? If the professor spends a half hour on a proof, should you copy it down exactly? I know copying exactly is not ideal, but I can't figure out how to make non-linear notes for subjects like linear algebra or physics.
i have the same question
like how is it possible to write such notes for calculus for instance…🥴🥴🥴
I was wondering this too!
In his course, he actually goes in depth on all this
as a stem student, i prefer linear note taking when it comes to memorizing theorems and postulates
i don’t recommend copying everything the professor writes down, just pick the most difficult example and copy it
I think you can try rephrasing
This is the first video I see from this channel, so I guess Im missing a lot of content, but even though I like the reason for thinking and writing non-linear in note-taking, I have no idea what are his notes about nor how would I go about writing my own notes non-linearly. From other comments, it seems it is a mind map, which i guess it explains why is hard for me to do this because I’ve never been good at drawing a mind map. I’ll keep looking at other videos on this channel, maybe he has a deeper explanation on how to draw mind maps.
Please make a video of you studying a concept (with topics and subtopics) while, how you would implement your methods. Thank you 😊
Oliver, tu forma de explicar las velas japonesas es fantástica. ¡Te sigo con gusto!
I’m a first year PA student, how would this method work? Or do you have a video that goes more in depth on how to do this?
As a chem student this is how I study and I am dominating my course also just use a lot of color and make it look fun
1:55 I was waiting for it to come full circle😂😂
Turn linear info to non linear
its okay to take linear notes if the lecture is too fast, but do not consolidate that later with linear thinking again
but u can do a prestudy to build a skeleton of ur notes
copy and pasting is the lowest form of processing
Sir, i want you to make effective techniques with paper note taking as well.I understand there are cons to system but I can't afford expensive tech at this point.Especially for facts heavy subjects like law.A fan from India.
There are enough way cheaper tablets than an iPad…
Recently discovered Ahmni for mind mapping, and it’s been super helpful! I think it’s better than concepts for mapping
And 0 examples of actual note taking on ipad.
@@rsndetre1 I don’t think we watched the same video
The size issue I have experienced in iPad rather on paper from most people .. the size of the screen of iPad limits one to go above and then see two things together
- the content above what you want to get hold of
- and the content that you are working on currently
About Concepts: based on experience, it's not ideal for folks who are using these programs on a PC/laptop with a trackpad. Its made for devices where you can interact with the screen with your other hand or quickly switch from drawing to selecting, navigating, etc. which is just SO clunky on a non-touch screen device. For example, you can't select things with your track pad pen, so you have to switch to your mouse to select things. Its just very inconvenient, again, simply because it's not what it's made for.
I find that Microsoft whiteboard does the trick. Entirely free, has more than enough features for the purpose of studying, and is designed for PC and Laptop users.
obsidian is a good example for connecting typed notes, it has a plugin called excalidraw but it’s quite slow at least in my tablet
I recommend what I do, which is buying a drawing tablet. If you don't know what it is (it's not a tablet) it allows you to draw with a pen but you do it while looking at your monitor. It may take some getting used to at first but it will become natural quickly. My hand not blocking my view when I draw is the reason I prefer it to Ipad.
So basically your notes should be a mind-map
I like that you pointed that out
I was just about to unload on you & then you said, "...these were mine..." LOL some of us are massively concrete vs abstract → i got a degree & masters by writing & re-writing my notes many, many times. However, the older I've gotten, the better that has gotten. Near 30yo my mind seemed to calm & i could actually read without wind distracting me. I'm now 51 and can learn easily, retain, do things I never thought possible.
Im not sure what is the proper way to review mindmaps I made. Should I just reread it or do I have to process everything once more?
Look up "free recall". Essentially you should make the mind map - or more so "take notes" - again, from scratch, from memory.
@@gmartineza8775 awesome and interesting!! Where and how can I learn about this
For anyone thinking about I can't have an ipad get a drawing pad. It can be cheap as 40$ and totally gets work done on your mobile/laptop
I thought my notes were non linear and I do them on a tablet.
Notes take me ages... And before exams I wouldn't even go over the notes (and even if I did... It wasn't that helpful) I would do questions and make general pointers for myself ... I now realise those pointers might have been the type of notes I needed.
Thanks for showing us this!
Extremely helpful!!
I need to focus more on cognitive load and process lots of stuff before writing notes.
Imagine if Justin Sung streamed on Twitch.
Study streams on twitch?
@@JustinSung omg yes!
@@JustinSungNah, please stream on TH-cam for that, I just thought it would be funny seeing you as a gamer (as I know you do play games from time to time)
.. but you're busy for that and depended on by many people so I don't actually think you should do that.
....although you are very purple.
(TH-cam Study streams are great though and I really like them)
i am also believe in this active way of note taking(non-linear), but the problem is still there is a knowledge decay, when it is time to revisit or revise again, how to find the topic where it is exactly, which folder, which file, which tab, which page, which canvas (I mostly face difficulty here). 100% I like this active note taking. Please also tell how to organize them.
What is the app you used to create the mind map please ?
Concepts
my hand written notes are a combination of linear and non linear. linear because i write down my own definitions by listening to teacher's word instead of copying from a book or something bookish. gives me better retention. i also draw pictures of things i forget lol, or i make some analogy pictorially. my handwriting is pretty neat i would say so notes are readable.
now coming to my revision notes, they're PURELY non linear with pictorial hand drawn input except for formulas when necessary.
I just want to know... does this work for people learning math or chemistry? there are so many formulas and lots of details, I am having trouble understanding how you would use this to your advantage.
Same principles apply for maths and chemistry.
Here is a video I made a while ago on how the top %1 approach chemistry: th-cam.com/video/61fnsHxubL4/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUVanVzdGluIHN1bmcgY2hlbWlzdHJ5
Hope that is of use to you!
ps - also have a great day
Legitimately one of the best educational videos I’ve seen on TH-cam. Great video sir.
how do you do this with mathematics (undergrad-graduate level)? It would be awesome if you could give examples for different topics/subjects. I just can't seem to work with math without being extremely linear, especially when I can't find sample problems.
Yes I'd also love that especially for calculus
With proofs for example I think there’s a lot of potential to connect the tools you use along the way (eg induction), and going from axioms and basic theorems to conjectures and whatnot
You can use it with maths as well. There are videos in the ICanStudy course about them
You can spend your time learning how to perfect your notes, or you can spend the same time learning math, you should think what will help you more with your goal and do that and you should also think if you are working on an easier inconsequential problem to avoid working on the difficult problem
It's indeed harder for math. A friend told me he used trees to link hypotheses to their positions in proofs. Also you can have a tree of which theorems are consequences of other ones. Finally the ones I also like are trees or chain to represent special cases, for example compare which continuity or convergence is more strong than another one, or compare connected vs simply connected vs contractible etc. Also if you have functions, algebra and morphisms, commutative diagrams as well as set arrows diagrams are good to visualize.
I really want to move over to taking notes on my iPad. The main reason is im tired of spending $30 on a notebook every semester. BUT i feel as if taking notes on an ipad is somehow less accessible. I much prefer flipping through pages to locate the exact formula or rule im looking for as opposed to writing in an ipad. On the other hand i am very OCD when it comes to my notes, to me everything has an ideal position and size in my notebook depending on its importance and relevance to whats surrounding it and an ipad would make this SOOOOOO much easier. Im split at this point.
could you guide us through the content of any one of your mindmaps in detail...like basically try to teach a topic you have already created a map for by guiding us through each relation and group in it
Liked how showed your non-linear notes; also the 5 questions to bring to a lecture
What note taking app does he use?
Concepts
Unreal blueprints immediately came to mind looking at your non-linear notes/mind maps 😂 Love this
As you know, it’s not easy to transition to non-linear.
The logic is sound and this defo works just by discerning the fact humans are far better visually so of course a picture paints 1000 words.
The problem is, the barrier to entry to get to that level of non linear note taking is extremely tricky.
I am somewhat transitioning to condensed notes by using A5 paper instead of A4. What else can I do?
You could probably use multiple pieces of paper arrange them next to each other in lieu of a gigantic piece of paper. You'd just have to label the paper to remember how they connect to eaxh other.
In terms of mental strategy there are two things to remember: heirarchy and flow.
At top of the heirarchy are the broadest concepts, they likely have multiple sub concepts that fit underneath. The priming step has this level as its focus, you want a really raw broad idea of how everything fits(less raw if you already know a bit about the subject). The sub level are the main topics of a particular concept. There may also be sub-sub or sub-sub-sub levels of informmation etc. At the very bottom, finally you have 'facts'. You will likely never write these down your mindmap. They cannot be related to any other things anymore and you will likely learn most in the process of creating the mind map.
The second thing flow is to make sure the thing the arrow is pointing to logically follows the previous item. This flow applies for heirarchical levels so the top level an have its own flow and. Different flow for the sub level.
Bonus advice: Try to experiment on your own and do what feels good to you. As long as it has good heirarchy and flow it doesn't matter how ugly or messy it may seem. You can keep iterating until you achieve an arrangement that makes sense to you.
I just bought an iPad instead to be fair
Man, I wish I discovered this while still in school!
im still struggling to get to making mindmaps as i am used to writing linear + excessively wordy notes but i have a question what about heavy definitions,how may i break them into pieces. kindly advice btw i m a sciences student currently doing AS level
ps; your videos have been super helpful for me to figure out better ways of improving
Not sure what you mean by 'breaking heavy definitions into peices.
For mindmaps, the goal is to understand how concepts are related with each other. In the process of trying to understand how broad concepts are related you end up remembering the facts and underatand how they fit because you built the foundation to understand them You wont be writing any facts or deinitions down at all when it comes to mind maps.
@@roberttallafer2299so where do you write down all those facts and definitions or just remember it by mentally processing (no writing it down )?
Which iPad app did u use for infinite notes ??
THIS
UML for learning. Concept map/entity relationship diagram, process diagram, systems dynamic diagram.
I really like this method, but I just can't imagine using it for fact heavy and super multi-level connected information like history. I feel like the time line aspect and ever changing concepts + events are hard to capture in such mind map. Please prove me wrong on this because I'd be really using it if I knew how.
Can think about the logic behind events occurring
I mean one constitution could very often change literally everything. So it isn't just simple A -> B logic, because you're missing out on so many factors. It always ends up with just too many arrows, idk I'll try to wrap my head around it, it works with big picture stuff tho, but falls apart when going into more detailed stuff.
@@kurant2115 but do you have to put down every relationship though 🤔
You can make multiple mind maps, each one focused on different things. One can be on human factors, another can be focused on locations. If there are multiple factors you can utilize memory techniques like grouping/chunking into the mind map. For memorizing unrelatable details mind maps are no good, but for everything else there's a way to do it. The mantra to follow is: if you can organize it in your mind, you can organize it in a mind map.
I really feel like there are 'tiers' of note-taking. I do agree that linear, uncondensed notes are just bad. You already have the textbook.
But you need to know how individual process'/concepts work before you can make a conceptual, interconnected map.
I'm going to try this approach: Cornell notes for vocabulary, dates, and people. [Some raw information IS just better represented linearly. The plus to this style is that you can sort it by chapter OR by overall concept]
Freeform notes with symbols and annotations for the chapter or general concept I'm learning. [I did this for chemistry and bonding types]
As the class progresses I will re-evaluate my notes and start to build a map of how all the individual things I'm learning interconnect.
I think (part of) the reason you think your old notes look horrible is because the information has become so trivial to you that having long-form context is redundant.
Any tips for taking notes for maths?
Learn set notation like a second language
Hey I have had a lot of request for tips and approaches for math, so I will be making a full video on the topic.
Thanks for the comment! Stay tuned!
@@JustinSung Cant wait to see this, this method looks amazing just trying to figure out how to apply it to the linear aspects of math and physics
Hi! I love your videos!
Could you maybe do a video of an example where you transform linear information to mind maps. I would really like to understand the concept for example regarding biology or chemistry where it feels like only linear notes work.
Thabk you❤
A lot of people don't have access to tablets like these and are only locked to a notebook.... any tips for those people?
You still can do the same mind mapping as the tablet or in the paper, the difference is just the paper is more costly overtime. So, pick anything you want that can allow you to mind maps properly
Nice Energy in his delivery. Fun and Factful !!
00:02 Learn how to take notes effectively on an iPad using evidence-based learning science.
02:11 Linear note-taking is ineffective for memory and understanding.
04:23 Nonlinear note-taking improves retention and understanding.
06:34 Note taking helps simplify and connect information for better learning
08:26 Nonlinear note taking allows for effective expression and arrangement of information.
10:25 Using an iPad for note-taking allows for a more authentic representation of ideas and eliminates limitations of paper
12:34 Pre-study and priming are crucial for effective learning.
14:35 Learning apps designed for note taking on iPad may not be efficient for learning.
16:43 Copy-pasting notes is easy but not useful or memorable.
18:32 Upgrade iPad note taking to save time and identify knowledge gaps immediately.
20:21 Check out the playlist for more on efficient learning
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during fast lecture: could document down and note take linearly. AFTERWORDs you need to consolidate into non-linear notes. TO AVOID you can pre-learn and create a skeletal understanding
Any thoughts on how to apply this to programming?
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You definitely need to type code. You can’t really handwrite it. Other than that, you can still use mind mapping apps that support typing in code blocks.
my guess is that you can still use the same principles here for taking notes and learning about a subject
but when maybe to store information I use obsidian. and there, there is also a "canvas" which you can use as mind mapping with infinite canvas and make mind maps that are maybe better for coding projects and notes storage for specifically programming related things.
and maybe buy and ipad or samsung tablet to use it as a tool for thinking about the project you are working on and how everything connects to each other.
that's at least what I'm doing and for me it works but i am a noob and just started learning so do with this information as you please
Programming skill is PROCEDURAL , so just code. However it might be useful these non-linear note taking to have a solid understanding about algorithms, what is an object in OOP, Class, etc etc
Hi, i love and appreciate your Videos by the way! It also depends on the topic, which you want to learn. For example the notes and maps in maths will look different than in medical school or computer science
The notes you did seem a little too "non-wordy". Some parts only having a single word. If I wanted to recall a theorem from by notes or I want to remember weather or not some detail of this theorem was actually how I remembered it how could I do that using your method of note taking which seems to be extremely non-wordy?
You can't. You have to use other methods for things you have to memorize, like flashcards. This method is an aid to learn and understand, connect and relate ideas.
I found this video very helpful and I think you have a great sense of humor. Sound and video quality is also outstanding. I would be curious to know what your setup is?
Hi Justin, love your videos! I’ve been going through your videos and gathering the concepts. A lot of what you talk about is formalized education. However, for someone who has completed their formal education and tackling self-learning, how does one know if the relationships they formed are accurate? You touched on it briefly in this video. Is it largely googling for other resources, practically testing the concepts, and revising our mind maps? Pretty much any advice you have for a non formalized education is appreciated!
Yes
which one is better for Note-taking ? ipad pro 2022 or ipad air 2024
I think the note taking strategy, which is explained in the video, is great, but I faced one problem when trying to use it. I often have problems converting my knowledge into text in the exams and often get less marks for not expressing the information entirely correct. Am I doing something wrong and how can I fix this problem?
Its likely that youre not processing enough to make the knowledge your own. Doing that more + proper revision will help.
You still need to revise the topic after taking notes like answering self-made questions on why and how for the topic to see how well the topic is understood or even just remaking the minmap to see how well the concept is understood.