# My iPad Learning Methods (6 Mistakes You're Making) ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2AEhDIqjdjk/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Visual Organization and Hierarchy - Using lines to connect ideas creates a visual representation of the relationship between them, similar to [[Mind map | mind mapping]]. [(00:01:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AEhDIqjdjk&t=65s) - Positioning central ideas in the middle of the page and branching out from there creates a clear visual hierarchy of information. [(00:02:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AEhDIqjdjk&t=171s) ## Visual Cues and Memory Enhancement - Creating personal icons, such as a coin symbol for high-yield concepts, provides visual reminders and preserves the visual organization of the notes. [(00:04:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AEhDIqjdjk&t=271s) - Incorporating visual elements like diagrams and sketches alongside text, a method known as dual [[Coding theory | coding theory]], enhances comprehension and recall by providing two distinct avenues for the brain to process and store information. [(00:06:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AEhDIqjdjk&t=379s) ## Evaluating Learning Progress - To effectively evaluate learning progress, it's crucial to compare current understanding to previous understanding by "leaving a trail" of previous notes before adding new information. [(00:05:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AEhDIqjdjk&t=319s) ## Simplicity and Efficiency - While visual aids are beneficial, striving for artistic perfection in note-taking is unnecessary; simple shapes and representations suffice to convey ideas effectively without sacrificing learning efficiency. [(00:07:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AEhDIqjdjk&t=445s)