How I Take Notes with My iPad Pro in Lectures (Notability & GoodNotes) + Free Template

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
  • Today we're going through How I take Notes on the iPad Pro, using Notability and GoodNotes
    What do I do inside a lecture? How do I break things down?
    That's today's video.
    Feel free to get in touch via Instagram:
    samuelsures...
    Black Paper Links.
    They are PDF's of Black Paper shared via google Drive.
    After importing them into GoodNotes, you can use them as a template. If you have issues with doing this, please let me know via the comment section.
    (NB: This is mainly for GoodNotes5 Users as the app's dark template is not Black, rather a Dark Grey)
    Black Paper - Landscape Link:
    drive.google.com/file/d/1sc5b...
    Black Paper - Portrait Link:
    drive.google.com/file/d/1-EvL...
    PREVIOUS EPISODES
    Episode 1: The Secret to Learning
    Link: • How I Learn and Study ...
    Episode 2: How I Approach Lectures (A Day in my Life)
    Link: • A Day in My Life At Un...
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  • @marcoabduarte
    @marcoabduarte Před 3 lety +2309

    i came here trying to learn how to take notes.
    I'm leaving with my life figured out.

  • @yazooia1555
    @yazooia1555 Před 4 lety +12522

    He makes me feel like studying is fun. He can be a good teacher.

    • @ZzzZ-hm3mr
      @ZzzZ-hm3mr Před 4 lety +165

      @SIX PACK ABS i actually never felt like that and ive been using my ipad for about half a year now in school and i personally think it has made making notes fun, faster and easier

    • @ZzzZ-hm3mr
      @ZzzZ-hm3mr Před 4 lety +118

      @SIX PACK ABS taking notes is one of the ways u study. I dont understand how thats any different

    • @ZzzZ-hm3mr
      @ZzzZ-hm3mr Před 4 lety +82

      @SIX PACK ABS then i guess thats just personal choice of being curious on a topic. I like my major so im enjoying my core subjects 😊

    • @similarteacher
      @similarteacher Před 4 lety +63

      Taking notes is fun, but making them look pretty is time consuming and can actually hinder you. I’m actually glad this dude is more straightforward with his notes and make them actually look helpful instead of trying to make his notes look all cute and stuff

    • @user-rb6we7px4c
      @user-rb6we7px4c Před 4 lety +1

      @@ZzzZ-hm3mr btw whats your major?

  • @MsEducatedScholar
    @MsEducatedScholar Před 2 lety +1140

    "You don't need drawings to be a visual learner..just organizing information in a visual way and orienting it in a space forces your mind to connect things." THIS!!! 🙌🏽 Thanks, this video helps me so much!

    • @monaattiah3976
      @monaattiah3976 Před rokem +3

      You're right this can help us change from basic note taking to better visual notes. How/what have you done to implement this? Thanks!

    • @sympai958
      @sympai958 Před 3 měsíci

      But after that you have to remember all information , so note taking can help with that

  • @chrisyakimov
    @chrisyakimov Před rokem +287

    I'm almost 50 years old, thinking about going back and doing a PhD, and you just taught me something profound that 5 decades of life and a Master's Degree in Education never did anywhere near as clearly. Bravo.

    • @percuso2775
      @percuso2775 Před rokem +12

      I’m only nine and watching these videos and I actually use it

    • @wkdbty
      @wkdbty Před rokem +9

      @chris yakimov I am 43 and finishing my first year in a PhD program. Go for it.

    • @chrisyakimov
      @chrisyakimov Před rokem +20

      @@wkdbty Thanks for the support - I ended up applying last December and I got in. Start in September. :)

    • @EskenderMefsin
      @EskenderMefsin Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@chrisyakimovyou got this!

    • @somefuckstolemynick
      @somefuckstolemynick Před 8 měsíci

      This is the beauty of the internet and the free sharing of ideas and experience.

  • @adarshva2159
    @adarshva2159 Před 2 lety +3349

    "All the answers you need are out there, you just need the right questions to access them."
    This guy drops this freaking eye-opener just like that.

    • @DanielDuhon
      @DanielDuhon Před 2 lety +19

      Unless you’re trying to learn dynamics in aerospace… there’s no standard notation and it’s so frustrating 😂

    • @ashutoshsingh7528
      @ashutoshsingh7528 Před 2 lety +1

      @@DanielDuhon are you ug student

    • @smokedks
      @smokedks Před 2 lety +7

      He so very casually dropped so much wisdom in this video 🤣 I didn't expect a deep philosophical experience, but hey I'm all for it!

    • @jasperhallo
      @jasperhallo Před rokem

      42

    • @kunj5802
      @kunj5802 Před 11 měsíci

      @@DanielDuhon How you guys are so savage and have answer to every thing??? I love it , I feel grandpa on internet now days.

  • @AmanJain-qg5hz
    @AmanJain-qg5hz Před 3 lety +5866

    This guy will almost convince you to :
    1) Purchase an iPad.
    2) To become a Cardiologist.
    What a content, and editing man! Hats off to you Sir!

  • @astroallycat
    @astroallycat Před 2 lety +309

    This is actually such incredible advice. I studied physics and every lecture made me feel so stupid. I thought I was, but 'feeling stupid' is actually the first step to learning. The second step is asking questions, and having the courage to do so. I wish I did this. Brilliant!

    • @Readi4fun
      @Readi4fun Před rokem +1

      Well said!

    • @MikeyManfs
      @MikeyManfs Před 10 měsíci +4

      I am currently studying physics and start the hardest semester of my degree in 3 weeks and I am definitely panicking! Congrats on making it out the other side.

    • @brayan8346
      @brayan8346 Před 9 měsíci

      Maybe it’s that I started college at a different maturity level but asking questions made me feel better. Most of the time everyone didn’t think of asking them so it saved everyone time. Also pointing out mistakes that made have occurred when posting items by the professor. Most of all it engages you in a different way, of course the downside is getting someone of track and things taking longer than they should or having your question avoided and not really answered thus wasting your time.

    • @MikeyManfs
      @MikeyManfs Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@brayan8346 my favorite thing to do is stay after class to listen to the questions other people are asking the professor. Those are the questions that are great to hear because usually it’s a question you wouldn’t have thought to ask but you’re glad you got to hear the answer!

    • @fefington
      @fefington Před 9 měsíci

      I am a junion taking AP physics in highschool and I wanted to ask how you were able to ask all these questions during the lesson, as well as how are do you not get lost in just making more and more questions if for example you dont understand a topic and that topic is needed to move onto the next topic and since you dont understand it you are then not able to engage in the topics and so on. Should I just make sure I know the topic fully before moving on? or should I save all the questions for later and try and study on my own time?

  • @OFennWu
    @OFennWu Před rokem +134

    As a medical student, you totally opened up my mind and revolutionized the way I study. You have shifted my paradigm about studying that it isn't just a passive process, but an active one. Our brain works by answering question and our main job in learning is challenging it by asking questions and identifying problems. It isn't just plain memorizing and parroting. Thank you Samuel!

  • @annoyingvegan98
    @annoyingvegan98 Před 4 lety +2599

    "all the information you need is out there, all you need is the right questions to access them."

  • @MCSUNOR
    @MCSUNOR Před 3 lety +1702

    Sam, I’m not try to get overly dramatic but your videos blessed my life and really saved me from a life shipwreck. My story. I’m a 42 year old. I just retired from the United States Marines as a senior officer. I have undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Computer Science. I know how to learn and achieve. However, during my career I was injured in Iraq and have PTSD. Fast forward to now since retiring I’ve been pursuing my long time goal of becoming a dentist. Since it was 22 years from undergrad I decided to take all the prerequisites again fresh to do well on the DAT and well...just be a good student. My first semester was horr-r-ble! I barely passed. Barely passed subjects with skills I demonstrably mastered before. I was depressed and about to quit. I notice on my own how disorganized I was relative to my undergrad. I have a box that contains all my notes and exams from my engineering school. Neat and arranged. Going back to school today I was all over the place; total disaster. I didn’t mention I have 5 daughters now! Lol At any rate the long period of time away from school, the PTSD, the new life responsibilities, and disorganization point to some real executive functioning challenges. I have a much to work on the front but this semester as been so much better. Why? I watched all your videos and it motivated me. I got the IPad Pro 12.9 and I settled on Goodnotes even though I bought both apps. This organization is a game changer. Your video about combining notes, slides, and personal study were phenomenal. I don’t get as stressed out and I feel like I’m actually learning. I’d like to send you a study guide I easily made on Goodnotes; I’m kinda proud of it. Lol. Keep doing what you’re doing. I think you’re gonna be the Khan Academy of executive functioning. 🙏😃❤️ Ron

    • @kuratazam
      @kuratazam Před 3 lety +38

      Please share the note taking guide with me also. Thanks

    • @ricardo21g
      @ricardo21g Před 3 lety +26

      I'm so happy for you man! Keep up the hard work! 🙌🙌

    • @sophiebouquillon1285
      @sophiebouquillon1285 Před 3 lety +29

      omg Ron this is so sweet i'm so happy 4 you and I sincerely wish you the best with everything, especially your academic endeavours.

    • @KeilaSings
      @KeilaSings Před 3 lety +15

      Thank you so much for sharing your story! I agree this video is changing a lot for me as well!

    • @dr.shivanikadam6815
      @dr.shivanikadam6815 Před 3 lety +8

      Plz share the study guide ❤️😭

  • @mrpatchy9950
    @mrpatchy9950 Před 2 lety +62

    On being 76 yrs of age and curious and wanting to know about subjects that I love such as organic gardening and love for nature, Samuel ‘s video has ignited a new fire within me to remember what I read and take notes was really inspirational, You are truly a great teacher , teaching about how to ask the right question s to arrive at the right answers and to study well is so important so as to get the optimum output from your iPad ,which I have found to be a very powerful tool in learning and widening your horizons . Truly a great video and a learning experience.

  • @yuichichi
    @yuichichi Před 2 lety +62

    This video is not only useful to students. As a software engineer, this is also what I do in a professional setting. No matter how complex any project might seem at first, once I started writing down all the questions that came to my mind, all these smaller problems would become much more manageable. You just have to divide and conquer.
    It was a nice surprise that this video is more about how you use the tool, instead of the tool itself. 🙂

    • @takatoekoe
      @takatoekoe Před 4 měsíci

      Same for me , Linux administrator

  • @e_u_n_i_c_e
    @e_u_n_i_c_e Před 2 lety +3908

    For anybody who needs it:
    1. Break the lecture down in questions
    2. Group the questions that you make in categories
    3. Find the answers on your questions with the lecture and additional resources
    4. Take notes

  • @drk3110
    @drk3110 Před 4 lety +6194

    As a college professor, I am so glad you have showed all of this. This is absolutely brilliant. I may need to start showing this video to my biochem students! Thank you for this.

    • @jamolmardonov1748
      @jamolmardonov1748 Před 4 lety +68

      Hi there, is there way you could give me a quick overview of biochem. I go to Stony Brook university and majoring in biochem, your advice would really be helpful professor! Thank you

    • @SamuelSuresh
      @SamuelSuresh  Před 4 lety +281

      DrK I am glad it helped!

    • @samthong3305
      @samthong3305 Před 3 lety +29

      @@SamuelSuresh can u tell me if I have both goodnotes and notability, then what should i use either app for? do have a specific use for each app and if so, why? pls reply asap

    • @DaMushroomBit
      @DaMushroomBit Před 3 lety +17

      Please do because Biochem is such a hard subject at times and this is similar to what I had to do to understand Biochem.

    • @SamuelSuresh
      @SamuelSuresh  Před 3 lety +44

      Sam Thong I have a video on my channel where i address this

  • @mayajohnson7172
    @mayajohnson7172 Před 2 lety +82

    I wanted to cry at the end of this video, I finally found the answers I needed in order to master graduate school (of course I have to implement my own spicy lol) but this honestly gave me the guidance I needed. Switching to digital notes TODAY! Thank you and God bless

  • @sirmarvolo
    @sirmarvolo Před 10 měsíci +10

    It's pretty crazy how someone can have the ability to show in that extremely beautiful kind of way, underlined with music, how beautiful it is to gain knowledge. Thank you for that big inspiration, Samuel!

  • @UncleJessy
    @UncleJessy Před 4 lety +12624

    CZcams algorithm actually working and promoting a content creator I've never seen a video from before. Awesome content man!

    • @johannes3642
      @johannes3642 Před 4 lety +30

      Same with me, already love this man

    • @arvinpradhan
      @arvinpradhan Před 4 lety +13

      Yt: samuel suresh has uploaded a video!!
      Me: I have never met this man in my life

    • @joeadrianmendoza
      @joeadrianmendoza Před 4 lety +3

      Same here!

    • @mondirapaul
      @mondirapaul Před 4 lety +5

      Same here! so glad i came across this guy

    • @marissacarrillo1228
      @marissacarrillo1228 Před 4 lety +6

      You guys should see his video of him creating a book. Very awesome

  • @_reya55
    @_reya55 Před 3 lety +831

    I watched this video in 2020 and here I am one year later, I am an average student but I used your advice of writing down all the questions and I got 96% this year and understood everything. I just wanna thank you so much. Also I didn't use any iPad just with my books and papers. But now that I got good grades my dad told me he will buy me an iPad. ❤

    • @ddcjenn
      @ddcjenn Před 2 lety +4

      Love this!

    • @adco
      @adco Před 2 lety +2

      👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @JorgeCastro-ui3pi
      @JorgeCastro-ui3pi Před rokem +1

      That’s freaking awesome!

    • @pranjalpatil3360
      @pranjalpatil3360 Před rokem +2

      this is so wholesome :")

    • @_reya55
      @_reya55 Před rokem +1

      @@pranjalpatil3360 There was a Pranjali Patil in my school and I really thought you were her!!💀

  • @slappydoolittle7329
    @slappydoolittle7329 Před 2 lety +25

    Couldn’t agree more with the value of copying and drawing diagrams and notes yourself. As an electrical engineering student in a time… let’s just say before iPads, I found this to be an invaluable method. You’ve taken that to a fantastic new level that I’m eager to apply to my current endeavors. Love to see your mind at work!

  • @codyh3276
    @codyh3276 Před rokem +90

    I’m definitely going to return to this video going into college in a couple months. I’ve done well in high school by just “coasting” by, but I want to go into college with a fresh mindset with my note taking and study habits. This video, better than most others, has helped me understand how I can best succeed with new note taking habits and ideas. It also makes me even more excited to utilize my new iPad Pro in lecture. Have you experimented with typing notes/questions you may have with a keyboard set up? If so, how does that relate to your overall process?

    • @saraahmad5936
      @saraahmad5936 Před rokem +3

      definitely a good idea, i did the same in high school and used the same method in college and it really screwed me up. I followed up on the video and can proudly say I am a much better student :DD

  • @raymondlee1155
    @raymondlee1155 Před 3 lety +4623

    You should literally getting paid by apple, you’ve convinced me to buy an iPad pro

    • @iode9999
      @iode9999 Před 3 lety +175

      I literally bought one a few hours after watching some of his videos😂. I’m using it right now 👌

    • @firstofrado8689
      @firstofrado8689 Před 3 lety +152

      just buy the ipad air, cheaper and the new version is basically the same as the ipad pro if you don't care about specs etc

    • @SamVeneman
      @SamVeneman Před 3 lety +40

      definitely just wait for the ipad air. its the same thing minus ProMotion. arguably better chip too.

    • @gurkiratsandhu
      @gurkiratsandhu Před 3 lety +11

      Sam my thoughts exactly

    • @mdismil3608
      @mdismil3608 Před 3 lety +5

      @@SamVeneman you mean i pad air is same as i pad pro?

  • @MikeFoxGolf
    @MikeFoxGolf Před 3 lety +1401

    This is a class that needs to be given every year in school. HOW TO TAKE NOTES WORTH STUDYING!!! The iPad content is great but the method for noting and studying those notes is awesome.

    • @amreenaym786
      @amreenaym786 Před 3 lety +3

      Agreed, should be used from hs+

    • @miriahmather4424
      @miriahmather4424 Před 3 lety +9

      Completely agree! Set students up for success... “learning how to learn for you”

    • @Turtlemilk
      @Turtlemilk Před 3 lety

      should i get a remarkable 2 or ipad ?

    • @PriyankitaPant
      @PriyankitaPant Před 2 lety +3

      Not everything need to be taught in school lol. And every student is different - maybe some note taking works for you won’t work for me!

    • @SonophiIe
      @SonophiIe Před 2 lety

      Just bought a surface pro, same concept, came for note taking ideas and this was fantastic

  • @juliamessutibonin686
    @juliamessutibonin686 Před 2 lety +50

    Hey Samuel! I never leave comments on videos but I found yours quite inspiring. I’m a teacher and I follow many teachers on CZcams but somehow what you’ve shared of your learning experience resonated in me. Thank you so much! You’ll do amazing I’m sure :)

  • @sarmadalli2370
    @sarmadalli2370 Před rokem +5

    This man will be a brilliant teacher. We as humans lack these types of teachers.

  • @diygal5708
    @diygal5708 Před 4 lety +1523

    “The key is to know what you don’t know”🤯

    • @chitterlingsrtasty
      @chitterlingsrtasty Před 4 lety +13

      You mark what you don’t know and follow up to learn it.

    • @chitterlingsrtasty
      @chitterlingsrtasty Před 4 lety +4

      In meetings or conferences I’ll use a different color for my questions so I can easily scan and find them after(I use one note)

    • @marlene2299
      @marlene2299 Před 4 lety +4

      It's true 🤯

    • @lunawolff4358
      @lunawolff4358 Před 4 lety +8

      The qualified often think, they aren't because they know what they don't know, they know how much they don't know. That, and only that, makes a human wise.
      -Me lol

    • @SteveH-TN
      @SteveH-TN Před rokem

      One afternoon, I had 2 hour discussion with our Chief Scientist about 4 quadrants. Defined as
      A) What you think you know but not really knowing
      B) what really know
      C) what don’t think you know but Do know
      D) what you really Don’t know
      We were on a design team working on a replacement for the Patriot Missile at the time.

  • @muskaangupta1729
    @muskaangupta1729 Před 4 lety +3366

    You need to partner with Apple. You’re literally promoting them and they’re aware!! People from Apple came into my uni (ADL) and actually recommended seeing ur vdos (I had seen your channel when I bought my iPad Pro) great content 😉

    • @ElTioDelPijama
      @ElTioDelPijama Před 4 lety +28

      Muskaan Gupta I actually bought mine 2 weeks after watching it!

    • @dragonyoongi9738
      @dragonyoongi9738 Před 4 lety +6

      ElTioDelPijama what iPad Pro is this?

    • @pizdets2166
      @pizdets2166 Před 4 lety +4

      @@ElTioDelPijama as to a person who can't decide whether to buy it or no, could you please give your advise

    • @dampudulom3199
      @dampudulom3199 Před 4 lety +1

      Haha exactly, i am going to have one soon.

    • @catn9608
      @catn9608 Před 4 lety +10

      Лейла Ахмедова I’m a Med student using the 12.9 inch 4th generation iPad Pro for online lectures(microsoft teams), drawing and just started note-taking using Notability app and i love it so far, it’s just amazing, the iPad is so sleek and thin & seamless. oh and the apple pen is amazing!! Hope this helps.

  • @danabarbecho2002
    @danabarbecho2002 Před 2 lety +11

    Breaking down the material into questions is actually something called active recall!! So the way he's taking notes is super efficient in remembering and learning. His one-liner is the all encompassing rule at the core of learning: "All the answers you need are out there, you just need the right questions to access them." Great video my dude!!

  • @StephenHerrick-wq7xs
    @StephenHerrick-wq7xs Před 11 měsíci +4

    I think this is the first study tips video that actually made sense. I’ve seen other videos that I can’t help but think they’re just bragging about themselves. These tips helpful, organized, and straightforward. Most of all, they just make sense.
    Additionally, I admire all the work it takes just to make one video like this. The hours of trial and error to get to this point and then the editing is quite impressive.

  • @rinshuyanspringday
    @rinshuyanspringday Před 3 lety +604

    5% explaining how to use Goodnotes and Notability on the iPad
    95% how to think about everything in life
    undoubtedly one of the best content channels I have been blessed to come across. thank you for making this video!

  • @DESiSAUR
    @DESiSAUR Před 4 lety +1821

    this is EXACTLY how i passed my biology class last semester and i got an overall 98%!!!

  • @IslemTav
    @IslemTav Před rokem +6

    One of the most insightful videos I’ve ever watched on CZcams, it starts out as a concern that is so relatable and you end up having the applicable solution by the end. The best 18 minutes ever! THANK YOU!!!!

  • @caitlinp1903
    @caitlinp1903 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely love your process of getting the questions you want/need to answer from lectures! Will have to remember them when I start back up with my study next year!

  • @joshuarallos
    @joshuarallos Před 3 lety +616

    Wanted to learn how to take notes on my new iPad. Taught me how to study in Medical School as a bonus. Thanks man 😁

  • @aravindnair2142
    @aravindnair2142 Před 3 lety +1412

    Apple after watching this:- “Hire this man”

    • @Imran-cw7jc
      @Imran-cw7jc Před rokem +1

      No replies with 1.2k likes? Burh how?

    • @slapman1477
      @slapman1477 Před rokem +1

      Yes mr Steinbrenner

    • @aravindnair2142
      @aravindnair2142 Před rokem

      @@Imran-cw7jc i didn’t even know I even had a comment. 😂. Just saw a reply and when I opened I saw the numbers. 😂

    • @ankushgoswami9177
      @ankushgoswami9177 Před rokem +2

      @@aravindnair2142 Yaa, can relate with you man😂

  • @mariabers
    @mariabers Před rokem +5

    this is exactly what i inuitively used to do in undergrad and in med school, i just never had anyone else explain the process! except i skipped the question part and ipads weren't really that big of a thing back then so i did everything by hand but would love making charts and tree diagrams to reorganize the lecture content into a way that "fit" in my head. very cool!!!

  • @anitadeanne4346
    @anitadeanne4346 Před 2 lety +9

    I am crying! Thank you so much for this video. I am 38 struggled with school all my life and have do work extra hard to get good grades. I have ADHD. I have always struggled with comprehension I feel like this will be a game changer for me! Asking questions then doing research on it is brilliant! I have been dreading this upcoming semester because I have anatomy. My goal was to watch some note taking tips this surpassed my expectations thank you! I tend to make lengthy notes but I’m sure when asking questions you probably end up with a greater understanding that the notes can be summarized easily. Thanks again!!

    • @nikmccoy
      @nikmccoy Před rokem

      I have the same issue. I was in grad school but withdrew because of my grades. I studied for hours and hours but wasn’t retaining anything. Im 42, way out from having attended school. This video is very helpful.

  • @eddielucano6341
    @eddielucano6341 Před 3 lety +667

    You definitely made me want to take notes on an iPad I don't even have, for a class, I'm not enrolled in. Great job on explaining and your creativity to breaking things down.

    • @cocoblue012
      @cocoblue012 Před 3 lety +1

      As I was watching this I began thinking how I could apply this to post college life. I have a lot of things I like to research and learn and often I have a combo of notes and media about these things . From this video and others I plan to try and start creating digital notes with images , video links etc that condense all the information that works for me. I’m adhd and lazy so I’ll likely just keep watching videos lol but, the idea is I think the concept is applicable even if your not in classes.

  • @TygerByte
    @TygerByte Před 3 lety +734

    i"m most impressed by your penmanship. My handwritten notes look like chicken scratch!

    • @arundhutichakraborty2640
      @arundhutichakraborty2640 Před 3 lety +17

      Me: laughs in *underprivilege* :(

    • @blackcoffee4evar
      @blackcoffee4evar Před 3 lety +29

      perfect prerequisite to become a doctor...

    • @salsh4937
      @salsh4937 Před 3 lety +21

      in the app just jot down what you want to then there is a function which changes your handwriting to better handwriting or block letter or typed stuff your choice

    • @ashtonhunterr
      @ashtonhunterr Před 3 lety +3

      How do you do this?

    • @harshi8371
      @harshi8371 Před 3 lety +3

      Me asking myself: "do I even write the notes? No I don't."

  • @vagabond734
    @vagabond734 Před rokem

    Honestly what you're saying honestly makes a lot of sense, Instead of writing down all the information, the questions will eventually be fulfilled throughout the lecture. Thank you!
    For years i've been struggling with Education and I'm going into college soon and I've been nervous about how notetaking works. I'm going in as a computer science major, and I really needed a way to break down everything

  • @israatanweer4256
    @israatanweer4256 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh wow, I thought it was only me who did this. I absolutely agree that writing questions as your notes during the lecture is a very good guideline or map for when you study, I do this for my ICT module since all the content is already available in the slides, and I could enrich my knowledge by answering the questions I've written down.

  • @bwillan
    @bwillan Před 4 lety +403

    This guy is a mad scientist when it comes to studying and learning. Not to mention that his video editing skills are top level.

  • @marisawilliams9375
    @marisawilliams9375 Před 3 lety +812

    He basically just taught me some biology, gave me motivation and taught me how to study..... Quality content, I'm subscribed.

  • @celiaarmenta8719
    @celiaarmenta8719 Před 2 lety +1

    Truly inspiring haha! I feel like i can take in the world now. Thank you for such a thoughtful and thorough video! I seriously appreciate you taking the time in making this video as i know it will help me and my others achieve their academic goals!!🙏🏼

  • @FictionWeLiveIn
    @FictionWeLiveIn Před 2 lety +5

    Great video! It took me a long time to understand that embarrassingly simple idea of just asking questions. I remember being told all through school, from kindergarten to post-secondary to "ask questions". I think a lot of people take it for granted because they don't want to appear foolish or unknowledgeable. It's a lot less foolish asking a question than hiding that you don't know and never learning it.
    Keep asking questions! Even outside of a typical learning environment, keep asking questions. Worst case you get told to go away, best case is you might get some hard-earned knowledge for free. Even then I find most people who are passionate about their work or hobby are more than happy to answer questions you have.

  • @sofiahamilton7702
    @sofiahamilton7702 Před 4 lety +439

    I must say, the point you made "all you need is the right questions" is absolute gold dust. It's the only way to truly prepare and to engage with whatever scenario you're walking into, education, work, even just a chat with a friend or stranger. I really enjoyed the way you presented your content and the energy with which you did. Solid work man - huge congrats and thank you for sharing content like this!

  • @Elle-eq4hy
    @Elle-eq4hy Před 4 lety +108

    I absolutely love how he admits there were things he didn't know, and there were things that overwhelmed him. That's what makes good students and good teachers.

  • @ericakang
    @ericakang Před rokem

    Even though I have not watched your whole video I love it. And as someone who loved to study I could relate to your questioning. I also wonder if you felt this way, but there were many times when I studied large amounts of information and thought, “I’ll never learn all of this.” But the incredible thing was that there was always more in my brain than I thought. I think even if sometimes if feels as if our brains shut off and studying feels passive at times, if you keep looking at it and keep trying it finds itself into our brains. I found that so incredible.

  • @leyalaatasto9096
    @leyalaatasto9096 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Samuel, I happened to stumble upon your video.
    I've been thinking of switching to paperless notes ever since I gained interest in learning how to do digital art.
    My senior year of high school in the midst of online schooling was a wreck, for lack of a better term. I barely passed by the skin of my teeth, even with the encouragement and help of my teachers who went above and beyond for me. It was so bad I took an academic gap year to recover from it all.
    I look at my upcoming first year of college with a healthy dose of fear. While I can't say it's completely gone after watching this video, I can say it's taken the edge off of it.
    Thank you very much for posting this.

  • @PamJCosta
    @PamJCosta Před 4 lety +294

    Am I ever happy I discovered you this morning. I am a 67 year old lifelong learner, and your note taking tips will certainly help me organize my research and writing. Thank you Samuel.

    • @SamuelSuresh
      @SamuelSuresh  Před 4 lety +12

      Thank You Pam

    • @stevendijorio2624
      @stevendijorio2624 Před 4 lety +3

      Wait so you went 67 years without realizing how to write notes

    • @PamJCosta
      @PamJCosta Před 4 lety +28

      Steven Di Jorio 😃 No silly, I am 67. Now I have a better grasp on organizing.

    • @JB-xm8qi
      @JB-xm8qi Před 4 lety

      @@SamuelSuresh is that the 11" or the 12.9"?

  • @peteroconnor5537
    @peteroconnor5537 Před 4 lety +676

    Am 65 and now want to go back to school. Why do I think I’m ready for this? I have an iPad.

    • @brookeb2227
      @brookeb2227 Před 4 lety +49

      You should go back to school if that’s what you want to do! It’s never too late to learn a little more.

    • @BlueSinX1
      @BlueSinX1 Před 3 lety +15

      Never too late. You can do it!

    • @kenadielise7780
      @kenadielise7780 Před 3 lety +12

      U got dis go peter go!

    • @CatCat-pd1iv
      @CatCat-pd1iv Před 3 lety +8

      I’m so excited for you! You should!

    • @thestarswillshineagain1824
      @thestarswillshineagain1824 Před 3 lety +5

      Yess! You should do it! It’s never too latte and I mean, you do have an iPad 😂

  • @essenceclark769
    @essenceclark769 Před 2 lety

    I love that you went through the long journey of trying to find in your mind, the best strategic ways on how to succeed in your education. I really appreciate you making this video, and showing us what works for you. I learned a lot of things i can apply to my learning even though i am a sophomore in high school. This will be beneficial to my Science research class and my chemistry class. I am new to taking and organizing notes on my iPad, and now I have a pretty good idea.

  • @mitrarishabh96
    @mitrarishabh96 Před 4 lety +350

    "Breaking things down, and building things up.." sounded like a poetry!

  • @Mari-fh5um
    @Mari-fh5um Před 4 lety +346

    ok. aside from teaching us how to be organized and learn, you actually taught us about the body and delivered a lesson better than half my teachers could ever. wow

  • @eysan90
    @eysan90 Před 2 lety

    This is amazing. I used to do this for all of my science classes from basic life science to microbiology to even pathology. It’s a really helpful study strategy

  • @dawnarmstrong4441
    @dawnarmstrong4441 Před 2 lety +2

    This video and your notes are awesome! You’re quite the storyteller and your notes methodology is an art form.

  • @_eggs_bene
    @_eggs_bene Před 3 lety +429

    this is so much better than my method of writing everything down and not knowing what any of it means then daydreaming about something totally different for the rest of class

  • @kahfibonboy
    @kahfibonboy Před 4 lety +2899

    so it's more like "study smart" rather than "study hard"

    • @username-yn5yo
      @username-yn5yo Před 4 lety +38

      you need to put in the time and use it wisely :)

    • @harrisongray5640
      @harrisongray5640 Před 4 lety

      kahfi bonboy ayo

    • @Kasumi10074
      @Kasumi10074 Před 4 lety +32

      kahfi bonboy Yes because studying hard means a student would make studying more difficult by using the ways of how they should be studying than studying smart. Studying smart is more on finding smart ways, and methods to effectively, and time efficiently study.

    • @onieyredgerz4614
      @onieyredgerz4614 Před 4 lety +15

      Study smart is a part of study hard😛

    • @ihateyouall7026
      @ihateyouall7026 Před 4 lety +1

      kahfi bonboy I mean, work smarter, not harder.

  • @sonjamaeckler
    @sonjamaeckler Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! Just wow! I am a teacher and as my students are switching to digital devices over the last year, i begin to notice that many of them are struggling with their note taking... they would sometimes just write everything down as fast as they could, or don´t write down anything at all, maybe take a picture of a friends screen after the lesson. So before teaching them about the subject, i now absolutely will adress the methods that could be helpful for them. But what really hits me about your video is not the advice on how to take proper notes, but it is your approuch to learning (non-digital or digital). You are just so motivational, positive and authentic! I loved watching this video!!

  • @JuliavSperl
    @JuliavSperl Před rokem +1

    Hi, I am so thankful that I found your video today. Actually I was just looking for some tips or hacks for note taking and the differences between goodnotes and notability. But you brought much more light into my chaotic mind than I expected it for this evening.I just startet with my medical lectures in october and sometimes it’s a bit overwhelming….so thank you so much. Also it is really easy to listen to you btw:)

  • @joannaking6579
    @joannaking6579 Před 3 lety +125

    I always known myself for asking allot of questions during lecture. I’m the one student who asks the dumb questions and doesn’t feel ashamed. I’m there to learn. I am aware that that’s the way that I learn! But you just made me understand that I have been doing it correctly all along, however, to organize my questions like you do and start notes with them... genius. You just opened new doors for me man! Amazing! Thank you so much. Best video in studying!

  • @PassionsForHer
    @PassionsForHer Před 3 lety +268

    You’re a gifted speaker/teacher. Thank you for this. Is was so soothing (lol yes) and relaxing! I don’t even need to learn how to take notes, I was doing research on iPad pros 😂

  • @Atharva8008
    @Atharva8008 Před rokem +4

    I clicked this video for iPad and ended up becoming a CARDIOLOGIST

  • @dastaniam
    @dastaniam Před 2 lety +2

    I am in college of Medicine, second Semester and I have been using papers to take notes and after seeing this video I am willing to change it to an iPad or a Galaxy Tab S8 series, because we have so many lectures each week and I don't have that much time to review all of them on paper since I have to search for them one by one. Thank you so much ❤️

  • @venusdesire
    @venusdesire Před 2 lety +991

    This was so helpful! I’ve been trying to get back into the “school” mindset to motivate me to get back to school but i’ve been so overwhelmed with the idea of school in general. This was so nice to watch!

    • @AT-ws9lx
      @AT-ws9lx Před 2 lety +18

      same here! and it was really helpful to hear him emphasise individual learning styles over just one method. cause while it's important for us viewers to remember that ourselves, sometimes we just forget in the need to find ways to make school life easier. I got less info in this video than I did other study videos, but I got the most impactful lesson anyway.

    • @isabellegabbitas4078
      @isabellegabbitas4078 Před 2 lety +5

      @@AT-ws9lx yes same here too! I’ve always struggled because I’ve never known how to revise, everyone has always said flash cards but that method has never worked for me. This video was literally THE most helpful thing I’ve ever come across.

  • @drones4016
    @drones4016 Před 3 lety +315

    You sound like somebody that actually tried to learn because of genuine interest in your education. I wish I had friends in my class that actually wanted to learn and not just pass next exam when I did my bachelor's in software engineering... 😔

    • @roufaydasaidi6330
      @roufaydasaidi6330 Před 2 lety +2

      Oh i can definitely relate… my classmates are literally the same, they’re willing to put on minimal effort enough just to pass the class and not fail.. i actually love my major (data science) but have no friends that feel the same…

  • @danhughes7831
    @danhughes7831 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is absolutely brilliant and the detail you go in to creating these notes also reconfirm your learning

  • @adriennedisanto4487
    @adriennedisanto4487 Před 2 lety

    Love all of this. As a cardiac nurse, I love how you have explained this. And you, my friend, will be with me, via your videos, in graduate school. Thank you so much. You are brilliant.

  • @Maccano
    @Maccano Před 4 lety +555

    This is the first time ever I've not felt jealous or disappointed in myself when watching a video about medical study notes. Seeing your process rather than this 'immaculate final product' on its own really helps this video feel like you're trying to help others engage with their learning rather than just effectively 'showing off' with how good your notes are. Thanks for this :)

  • @rokayaahmed9055
    @rokayaahmed9055 Před 4 lety +74

    This guy not only gave us a method for note-taking, but he also basically summarized how to study, learn, and even solve problems in our daily life that have nothing to do with school, and he did so in a smooth, organized, and coherent way. I really like this video and everything about it, from the film shots, to the explanation, to the editing, to the presentation. It's obvious he puts effort and thought into what he's doing and throughout the whole video I was just sitting there nodding my head. Great content, well done. ❤

  • @ClimbingCaed
    @ClimbingCaed Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow! This really opened my mind to HOW you can make impactful notes. Im not a studious/school type of person. But I do like creative work and studying those concepts.
    Note taking is the exact same creative process by taking the ideas and concepts from multiple sources and placing it into your own THING.
    Thanks for really opening my mind to note taking!

  • @pornpimonek-eudomsuk3741
    @pornpimonek-eudomsuk3741 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I really love the way you teach and explain. You not only share the knowledge but also the motivation and the inspiration to study the heard things. Thank you so much from my heart❤

  • @adnanjama7678
    @adnanjama7678 Před 4 lety +279

    You have a huge potential for being a motivational speaker, because you actually motivated my to do my analytical essay in English which is a very hard accomplishment just so you know ;)

  • @karinowens7750
    @karinowens7750 Před 4 lety +473

    This is literally one of THE best videos I have ever watched on CZcams in any subject!!! Thank you!

    • @joannaking6579
      @joannaking6579 Před 3 lety

      I agree

    • @mansourh7810
      @mansourh7810 Před 3 lety

      I definitely agree, do you think you could make a course on how to take notes 📝 or what’s your process of how to break things down with your approach with different example from your experience?

  • @adorablecats9891
    @adorablecats9891 Před 2 lety +3

    This was absolutely phenomenal. You are an amazing teacher. Thank you so much; I learned so much from you. Thank you for caring enough about us that you would share what has helped you. Anita, Retired RN

  • @BearandRaven
    @BearandRaven Před 2 lety +1

    This was just amazing! I am beginning my dissertation and it is humanities oriented. However, so much of what you said resonated with me and inspired me to plan out my dissertation more visually. I also shared your video with others. :)

  • @abhishektankra8500
    @abhishektankra8500 Před 3 lety +612

    Watching ppl studying when you have a freaking exam and have to study..

  • @lusana9302
    @lusana9302 Před 4 lety +245

    Ogm I feel like a brand new person now I actually understand how to approch histology I was litteraly drowing in tissues
    You has just saved my first year

    • @mrunalinisanthanaraman2930
      @mrunalinisanthanaraman2930 Před 4 lety +8

      This comment is reaaaaaallly underrated!! Histology and tissues? Clever puns much wow! 😍😍😍😍

    • @caffieneaddict8716
      @caffieneaddict8716 Před 4 lety +2

      Hehe I see what you did there you witty student, you 👀😂

    • @jyotindroadhikarimayum
      @jyotindroadhikarimayum Před 4 lety +1

      You should definitely try out the Histogram app complete with diagrams, slides, videos and notes. It's there for android but I dunno whether there's an iOS version.

  • @charliebruno6967
    @charliebruno6967 Před rokem

    Thank you for making this video, I had dropped out of collage back when I was 21 and now that I’m 23 and going back I’ve been nervous of failing again because it’s been a while since my I was in school. Thank you for showing me the way you think about studying it inspired me to believe in myself and create different ways to study for all the classes im taking

  • @paschenellecelis228
    @paschenellecelis228 Před 2 lety

    Thank you. This affirms how videos on youtube simplify so many things and make it look so easy. This is such a clean & honest post that ended up truly helpful to me.

  • @Sumire-rere
    @Sumire-rere Před 3 lety +92

    I love how you don’t fuss over having ‘aesthetic’ or ‘cute’ penmanship in your study notes like other Study bloggers 👏 Very practical and succinct tips!

  • @kaankorkmaz8180
    @kaankorkmaz8180 Před 3 lety +2611

    You might as well receive a visual arts degree while studying medicine

    • @antoniov368
      @antoniov368 Před 3 lety +5

      @@ceceklyd8929 flex

    • @braydot6310
      @braydot6310 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ceceklyd8929 dont care nobody asked

    • @MaryamEemaAli-to3kc
      @MaryamEemaAli-to3kc Před 3 lety +14

      people need to remember that taking pretty aesthetic colourful notes is not actually studying, i could read 5 lectures plus additional sources like textbooks within the time it takes me to make colourful notes for 1 lecture, this is just not feasible during medical school where you are bombarded with 5-6 lectures per day.

    • @marcoghilotti9087
      @marcoghilotti9087 Před 3 lety +10

      Im pretty sure he isn't in med school, those are some pretty simple topics he mentioned.

    • @marcoghilotti9087
      @marcoghilotti9087 Před 3 lety +3

      @@MaryamEemaAli-to3kc 100% True, I used to be one of those notetaker people... It doesnt work ... Anki works.

  • @allycanul
    @allycanul Před 2 lety +2

    This is so informative, and thank you for having the black paper available to download love it!!

  • @Readi4fun
    @Readi4fun Před rokem +1

    This is a life changing video for me, thank you for making a difference - 1 viewer at a time. You have changed my perspective on living and learning.

  • @claire4412
    @claire4412 Před 4 lety +85

    I don't know how he managed to make studying and note taking look so bad ass but im living for it

  • @theyisgreen.9883
    @theyisgreen.9883 Před 3 lety +475

    This is my third time here and I’m still like “How does he study again?”

    • @ayeshamaan8977
      @ayeshamaan8977 Před 3 lety +1

      Same!

    • @fiddytwo9427
      @fiddytwo9427 Před 3 lety +12

      Did you not take notes? ;)

    • @angopi98
      @angopi98 Před 3 lety +32

      you should write down the questions you have about this video and then search for answers xD

    • @peytonfarmer7927
      @peytonfarmer7927 Před 3 lety +3

      CZcams is my lord and savior! I’d like to thank CZcams for guiding me throughout every step of my life.

  • @mikaylasizer1887
    @mikaylasizer1887 Před rokem +1

    I have never heard of the question method. My mind is blown. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing!

  • @pompeytid1970
    @pompeytid1970 Před 11 měsíci

    Great work Samuel and glad I stumbled on your video. Learning how to learn is the key and I can recall 30 years ago when reading my science degrees (real ones like yours not social science ones), when I realised the power of revision. Writing out ones notes as you do on your iPad really cements the learning. So many students think revision is just for swotting up prior to exams - it's not of course as you know.
    Those epiphanies I would get when seeing almost feeling how complex polynomial calculus calculations worked fuelled a perpetual desire near addiction to have more such lightbulb moments.
    Thanks mate and keep up the good work. I'll be sharing this with my kids for sure now the tech is here especially.

  • @some1503
    @some1503 Před 3 lety +577

    I think he is the first one who take about taking note without having an ad about paperlike am I right?

    • @faizanahmedsaiyed-oldaccou3895
      @faizanahmedsaiyed-oldaccou3895 Před 3 lety +12

      Yes u r 🤣🤣

    • @Sebbir
      @Sebbir Před 3 lety +14

      It’s a shame. This dude definitely deserves the money for this

    • @kmhak
      @kmhak Před 3 lety +1

      hi which screen protector do you use?

    • @some1503
      @some1503 Před 3 lety +5

      @@kmhak idk my brother bought it for me. I think unless you are an artist you shouldn’t care too much about it. I only using it for notes taking if it works than it works.

    • @shaangoli3938
      @shaangoli3938 Před 2 lety +4

      @@some1503 I am someone who draws on the iPad (I am not an artist, my art is not great) but I won’t say it’s great. The only effect is the noise which is okay but raindrops and lofi is better.

  • @yogapratama5225
    @yogapratama5225 Před 4 lety +185

    This person makes me hope to go to college again and studied in a certain way.

  • @roseanneablog5273
    @roseanneablog5273 Před 2 lety

    He's so inspiring ngl! This video didn't focus nor even seemed like he was trying to promote iPad Pro, he was just being the compassionate most inspiring person every student needed. Hats off! :))

  • @AdindaRosyadha
    @AdindaRosyadha Před rokem

    I'm a full-time worker now but I'm enrolling to a Master's degree for 23/24 intake. And you video makes me very excited to go back being student again! Thanks for all the insights - love it!

  • @bridgettewaye6173
    @bridgettewaye6173 Před 4 lety +168

    I’ve been feeling like I just wasn’t smart enough to keep going with my medical degree but your approach is amazing I’m going to give it a go next semester. So thank you

    • @jamieyip7655
      @jamieyip7655 Před 3 lety +6

      Please update me on how it goes!’

    • @Bianca-mk6bg
      @Bianca-mk6bg Před 3 lety +4

      Good luck!

    • @collinsenoma8519
      @collinsenoma8519 Před 3 lety

      I wish you the best of luck and success on your end journey! Keep pushing and don’t give up!! ❤️

    • @slowgirl2699
      @slowgirl2699 Před 2 lety

      so how it went?

  • @ToogiiBuren
    @ToogiiBuren Před 3 lety +284

    "I let my curiosity take over" this sentence was so important for me. thanks for the great video

  • @debaratimandal1534
    @debaratimandal1534 Před rokem +1

    It's 5am, I have not slept yet. But suddenly I feel motivated to work on my dissertation! Damn. Thanks

  • @dalabba
    @dalabba Před rokem

    Good work Samuel, this video was great. You changed the way I see lecture heavy classes, it’s not about grasping every bit of information during class. It’s about our learning and studying habits to re-learn and reinforce information in our own personal way of understanding.
    Also with the iPad, at the end of the video you said people think it will instantly click. I was one of those people. It is truly about the person and their efficiency to learn and understand to eventually transfer over knowledge to a physical or digital medium, regardless if its an iPad.

  • @mzainab6351
    @mzainab6351 Před 3 lety +178

    I almost cried over a how to study video wow

    • @jenniferbikopoulos5671
      @jenniferbikopoulos5671 Před 3 lety +1

      Thank goodness, I thought I was alone on that.

    • @sarahmarshall1306
      @sarahmarshall1306 Před 3 lety +1

      jennifer bikopoulos no, you're definitely not alone...I watch his videos whenever school makes me feel like giving up. My Doctorate of Physical Therapy should be sponsored by Samuel haha

  • @victoriasavaglio
    @victoriasavaglio Před 4 lety +155

    Someone please get this man to 1 million subs! He deserves it.

  • @rafaela9308
    @rafaela9308 Před rokem

    This video is extremely motivating. I’m so glad I’ve found your channel, I’ll certainly enjoy all of your other videos and contents! Thank you!

  • @celgibsongepte7516
    @celgibsongepte7516 Před 2 lety

    Great video Sam. Please keep producing videos like this.
    same as others, i clicked the video for the ipad but i learned not just about notability and and goodnotes, but also on how to organize my time, effort and etc in studying. Thanks you

  • @Amanda.656
    @Amanda.656 Před 4 lety +164

    OK no joke... I swear I was just thinking about this video... I was like "damn ..I hope he release that video before my classes get started"