## Introduction [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=0s) - The [[IPad | iPad]] is used for a variety of purposes, including productivity, creativity, entertainment, and everything in between, making it a versatile device [(00:00:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=10s). - The iPad in question is the 12.9 inch M1 iPad Pro, which has been used since the start of university for taking notes and staying organized throughout the semester [(00:00:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=26s). - The device has become a hobby to find new ways to use, and it has been a constant companion throughout university, making it emotional to think about graduating and moving on [(00:00:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=39s). - The 12.9 inch iPad is not considered too heavy or too big, as it is comparable in size and weight to a standard notebook, and it is definitely lighter than a typical textbook [(00:00:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=50s). - The iPad has also helped to save money by allowing access to digital textbooks, either for free or paid, which has been a convenient and cost-effective option [(00:01:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=67s). ## iPad Accessories [(00:01:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=82s) - The top three [[IPad | iPad]] accessories used daily are the [[Apple Pencil]], [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Magic Keyboard, and the TomTalk Inspire case, which are considered worth the money [(00:01:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=82s). - The Apple Pencil, specifically the second generation, is highly recommended as it enables drawing, writing, and other activities on the iPad, making it a must-have for all iPad users [(00:01:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=99s). - The Apple Magic Keyboard is the second essential accessory, as it streamlines the editing process and makes typing easier compared to the built-in keyboard on the iPad [(00:01:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=117s). - The TomTalk Inspire case is the third daily-used accessory, which was purchased after going viral on [[TikTok]], and despite initial hesitation, it has become a frequently used item, although it is no longer available for purchase [(00:02:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=129s). ## Digital Note Taking [(00:02:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=157s) - The [[IPad | iPad]] is used for digital note-taking, with the [[GoodNotes]] app being the primary tool for taking notes since the start of university, and this practice has been ongoing until the last semester of classes [(00:02:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=157s). - Although note-taking for classes is no longer a priority, the iPad is still being utilized for other types of notes, such as scripting for videos, with a script written in GoodNotes [(00:03:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=185s). - The iPad is also being used to take notes on personal projects, including a gardening project where notes are being taken on the types of seeds to plant, care instructions, and plant compatibility [(00:03:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=191s). - Efforts are being made to explore new ways to use the iPad for note-taking now that the primary use case of taking notes for university classes is no longer applicable [(00:03:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=180s). ## Digital Planning [(00:03:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=209s) - Digital planning is a key way an [[IPad | iPad]] is utilized, with [[GoodNotes]] being the primary app for this purpose, and [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] calendar is used for long-term planning [(00:03:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=209s). - A digital planning template is used for daily planning, which is filled out every day to outline the plan for the day, and this template was designed on the iPad [(00:03:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=223s). - A weekly planning template, also designed on the iPad, is filled out every week to organize the content that needs to be worked on and posted during that week [(00:03:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=228s). ## Project Planning [(00:04:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=243s) - Project management is utilized for planning, specifically content planning, and this is done in [[Notion (productivity software) | Notion]], where three dashboards are maintained for [[TikTok | Tik Tok]], [[YouTube]], and a website [(00:04:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=243s). - The Tik Tok dashboard in Notion contains a collection of content ideas and playlists, serving as a mind map to organize content and fit it into the overall content strategy [(00:04:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=249s). - The YouTube dashboard features a calendar that outlines the content to be posted over the next couple of months, as well as a list of future content ideas [(00:04:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=267s). - The website dashboard in Notion includes two table databases: one for the weekly roundup series on the blog and another for the rest of the blog content, where drafts are created, edited, and then published on the website with added photos [(00:04:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=279s). ## Designing Planning Templates [(00:04:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=294s) - Designing planning templates is a key activity that complements digital planning, and this is achieved using the [[Procreate (software) | Procreate]] and [[Keynote (presentation software) | Keynote]] apps, with the choice between them depending on whether to draw lines or use built-in shapes [(00:04:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=294s). - The planning needs and wants are subject to regular changes, which is why designing own planning templates is preferred over buying them, as it allows for flexibility and customization without wasting money on a template that may need to be altered immediately [(00:05:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=306s). - Designing own planning templates provides the freedom to make changes or revert to previous versions as needed, and this approach is preferred because it caters to individual planning requirements and allows for experimentation with different templates [(00:05:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=312s). - The ability to design planning templates was one of the initial ways the [[IPad | iPad]] was utilized beyond its basic functions of note-taking and planning, and recently, a specific planning template has been used for planning out the day [(00:05:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=318s). - The apps used for designing planning templates, Procreate and Keynote, offer different functionalities, with Procreate allowing for drawing out lines and Keynote providing built-in shapes, and the choice between them depends on personal preference or the specific requirements of the template being designed [(00:05:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=300s). ## Digital Art [(00:05:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=351s) - [[Procreate (software) | Procreate]] is used in a traditional sense for digital art, including designing iPad wallpapers, such as creating patterns and collages, with a specific project being to design a collage for every month to use as a wallpaper [(00:05:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=351s). - The app is also utilized to design wallpapers for [[YouTube]] videos and create handwritten animations, demonstrating its versatility beyond traditional drawing [(00:06:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=380s). - Additionally, Procreate is used for digital lettering, with courses taken on Skillshare to learn this skill, and it is an activity that is enjoyed and considered to be revisited [(00:06:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=386s). - Procreate and [[GoodNotes]] are considered must-have apps for [[IPad | iPad]] users, as they can be used for a variety of purposes, and Procreate in particular offers many different ways to be used, even for those who are not artists [(00:06:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=397s). ## Digital Colouring [(00:06:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=409s) - Digital coloring is a great way to use an iPad, especially when traveling, as it provides access to a wide range of tools and colors through apps like the mentioned app, which offers both free and paid versions [(00:06:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=409s). - The app has a feature that provides a new coloring page and palette every day based on the user's feelings, which can be accessed by answering daily questions, and even the free version has a large collection of coloring pages [(00:07:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=439s). - Alternatively, users can find free coloring pages online, download them, and import them into an art app like [[Procreate (software) | Procreate]], which offers more flexibility and options for coloring, such as creating a new layer below the coloring page layer [(00:07:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=458s). - To color on a layer without going over the lines, users can set the layer with the coloring page to "multiply" and color on the layer below, allowing them to stay within the lines while still being able to color [(00:08:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=490s). - The Procreate app allows users to color directly on the layer, color on another layer, or use the method of creating a new layer below the coloring page layer, providing multiple options for digital coloring [(00:07:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=470s). ## Photo Editing [(00:08:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=504s) - The photo editing process involves two main steps, starting with applying a preset in Visco Go that has been custom-designed, and then adjusting the settings to ensure consistency with other photos [(00:08:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=504s). - The adjustments in Visco Go include correcting the brightness or darkness of the photo to match the rest of the photos, and once this is done, the edited photo is exported [(00:08:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=512s). - After editing in Visco Go, the photo is imported into [[Procreate (software) | Procreate]] to add creative elements such as doodles and lettering, treating Instagram like a digital scrapbook [(00:08:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=523s). - The goal is to be more creative with Instagram by adding fun and creative doodles and elements to the photos, with the aim of making it a digital scrapbook [(00:08:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=529s). ## Visionboards [(00:09:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=542s) - Making vision boards and mind maps is done using the Free Form app, which comes pre-installed on all [[IPad | iPad]] OS, iOS, and Mac OS devices, and is considered a favorite [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] app [(00:09:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=542s). - The Free Form app was used to create a spring vision board in a previous vlog, and it is also frequently used for brainstorming, including content and branding brainstorming [(00:09:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=549s). - The app's endless canvas feature allows for a huge amount of space to create large mind maps or vision boards, making it a preferred choice over other apps like [[Procreate (software) | Procreate]] or [[GoodNotes]] for this purpose [(00:09:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=557s). - Free Form is utilized for various brainstorming tasks, including school-related ideas, due to its ease of use and versatility [(00:09:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=562s). - The app's capabilities make it an essential tool for organizing and visualizing ideas, whether for personal or professional projects [(00:09:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=573s). ## Entertainment [(00:09:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=587s) - The [[IPad | iPad]] is used for entertainment purposes, including streaming, which is done frequently, and AirPlaying content onto a TV when the built-in smart TV features are not sufficient [(00:09:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=587s). - Music is played on the iPad using a Magic Keyboard, allowing for a loud enough volume to be heard without disturbing others [(00:10:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=618s). - Puzzle games are a preferred type of game, with apps like [[The New York Times | the New York Times]] games, Wordle, and Connections being used for entertainment and mental stimulation [(00:10:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=635s). - Relaxing activities on the iPad include coloring, watching shows, and playing games, with some tasks being preferred on the iPad over a computer due to the experience [(00:10:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=654s). - There are limitations to using the iPad, including the inability to edit long-form videos and websites, which require the use of a computer, although potential upgrades and app updates may change this in the future [(00:11:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=672s). - The iPad is highly valued, to the point where it would be chosen over a laptop in a hypothetical emergency situation, highlighting its importance and usefulness [(00:11:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=693s). ## iPad Tour [(00:11:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=705s) - The [[IPad | iPad]] setup begins with a custom lock screen featuring a designed collage wallpaper, along with side widgets for calendar, reminders, to-do list, and batteries, all of which are visible from the lock screen [(00:11:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=705s). - Upon entering the iPad, there are two main pages, with the first page serving as a dashboard that includes widgets for calendar, [[The New York Times | New York Times]], recipes, [[Spotify]] playlist, batteries, Siri suggested apps, a [[Pinterest]] widget, and an [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Home widget to control lights and blinds [(00:11:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=718s). - The dashboard page also features a sun map widget from Widget Smmith, providing additional visual information [(00:12:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=734s). - The most used apps are organized on the first page, with the second most used apps, including [[YouTube]], YouTube Studio, Netflix, Disney Plus, Pinterest, New York Times, Games, ChatGpt, Canva, Spotify, Free Form, [[Notion (productivity software) | Notion]], and [[TikTok | Tik Tok]], also being easily accessible [(00:12:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=743s). - The bottom of the first page contains apps like [[GoodNotes]], [[Procreate (software) | Procreate]], Safari, Mail, Visco, and FaceTime, and also displays the most recently opened apps not already included in the other sections [(00:12:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=755s). - The second page of the iPad is the app library, which organizes all the installed apps in a categorized manner [(00:12:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g&t=772s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65m0i-h31g?si=dy7VDOAI8qgrGIKm)