Revision Made Faster and Easier
Top tips to ace your exams with digital and non-digital tools, recommended by Digital Education Student Ambassador Lokesh
It is natural to feel stress while preparing for exams, but with the right tools and techniques, you can make the most of your time revising to achieve desirable grades and omit stress. This blog will share some tips for effectively using digital and non-digital tools, making revision sessions faster and easier. Whether you are an experienced student or new to academia, these will support trouble-free revision.
Digital education tools offer innovative and interactive ways to test your knowledge and optimise your learning. Some of the tools even provide machine learning algorithms that drive personalized learning, an asset for the modern student.
Below are some tools to include in your arsenal…
Tool 1: PebblePad
A personal learning space that will help you reflect, revise, and track your learning. PebblePad can assist you in creating subject portfolios and taking your notes in categories, enabling students to identify subject areas requiring further study. By implementing a structured approach to revision, you can improve focus and better gauge your understanding of subject matter.
Tool 2: Padlet
Padlet is an online bulletin board that helps you collect, organize and share resources. You can collaborate with your fellow students, receive guidance from your teachers, and create visual note summaries, whilst customizing the aesthetics of your board. Take advantage of the quizzes, polls and surveys that can help you review your learning and collate feedback.
Tool 3: Microsoft Teams
A real-time platform that cultivates collaboration by facilitating online study groups and the sharing of useful learning materials. Interestingly it is also integrated with other Microsoft tools like OneNote and OneDrive to further enhance the academic experience. It makes distant virtual communication easier, aiding group revision and projects.
Tool 4: TopHat
This tool creates engagement opportunities by providing quizzes and polls to exchange knowledge, gather feedback and track progress. Its integration with learning management systems like Blackboard and Canvas adds ease to your course material accessibility.
To find out more about these digital resources, see the Digital Education Service’s student help guides.
In addition to the above, here are a few non-digital tips to keep you stress-free, organized, and focused whilst revising:
- Take small 10-minute breaks every hour to feel refreshed. Use them for stretching, grabbing a healthy snack, or getting some fresh air.
- Regular exercise will keep you active, give your brain an opportunity to refresh and improve your mood and well-being.
- Make sure you have enough sleep, at least 7–8 hours each night, especially in weeks closer to the exams.
- Collaborate with peers to share notes and discuss complex topics to clear doubts and boost your confidence.
- Time management is crucial skill and possessing it will help you to confidently answer questions under timed conditions. If you are anxious about this, practice makes perfect!
Exam preparation is usually considered a ‘hard nut to crack’, but the combination of digital tools, hard work and dedication can make it a catwalk for anyone. The digital and non-digital recommendations above have distinctive benefits. With consistency and focus, you can optimise these resources to achieve your desired grades and build refined, durable study skills.
Written by Lokesh — Student Ambassador for Digital Education
