It is REALLY REALLY important to take your own notes. This is how you learn.
The best way to remember things as you write is to use a pen and paper.
There are typically 2 types of note takers:
Short and punchy, with a focus on linking concepts together, and contrasting similar services - all summarised in your own wordsReally verbose, almost transcripts of the course / documents, in the original author's words
Short and punchy is the important part. Make sure you take notes in your own words and keep them brief. Verbose notes are not very effective in getting anything to stick in your mind. Therefore, watch a video and do a lab. Take short notes. Key points only. Your words only. No transcribing what the speaker says. Must be your words.
⚠️ The purpose of notes is to 'set up your brain', to create a mental structure which helps you remember. This is less effective if you are too verbose.
Remeber taking nots isnt a 1 shot deal. You need to review and consolidate them, if you want the information to get stuck in long term memory. Spaced repetition is really important here. (see learning how to learn, above)
Watch this video to learn why we take notes, and how you should be using notes to get things into long term memory: https://www.coursera.org/lecture/learning-how-to-learn/2-5-illusions-of-competence-BuFzf