Eric and Marty talk about how they use their phones, tablets and laptops at work
Articles & Resources
Using Mac and iPad Together: Tips and Tricks
https://education.apple.com/resource/250012976
How I turned my iPad into a work machine
How to Integrate Tablets into Existing Workflows
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/knowledgebase/how-to-integrate-tablets-into-existing-workflows/
Four ways tablets can improve your workflow
https://shop.lhagenda.com/uncategorized/four-ways-tablets-can-improve-workflow/7 ways to use your smartphones & tablets for work
https://command-app.com/7-ways-to-use-your-smartphones-tablets-for-work
Smartphone: Command Center & Capture Device
· Email triage and quick replies
· Calendar and scheduling
· Text communication
· Voice memo and idea capture
· Two-factor authentication
· Quick AI prompts
· Micro-tasks between meetings
Tablet: Reading & Reflective Workspace
· Reading and annotating PDFs
· Dissertation and manuscript review
· Slide viewing and markup
· Handwritten note-taking
· Mind-mapping and idea sketching
Laptop/Desktop: Deep Work Engine
· Manuscript writing and grant drafting
· Data analysis
· Slide creation
· Course design and LMS work
· Video recording and editing
· Long-form AI prompt engineering
Practical Takeaways
· Not all devices should do everything.
· Assign tasks by cognitive load.
· Reduce context switching.
· Protect deep-work environments.
· Let your workflow evolve as your academic role evolves.
Final Comments
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