We live in an era where using digital learning tools has become a new normal.

Gone are those days when you had to attend coaching classes after school and college to study more. The continuous, long classes gave them barely any time for other activities or relaxation. By the time the lectures got over, you would have little energy left to retain what you had studied. You would barely remember what you learned.

An experiment conducted by German psychologist Ebbinghaus showed that 95% of students forgot what they learned after 3 days.

Surprising, isn’t it? Given the number of hours you spend in school and coaching classes, 5% of information retention might seem too less.

That’s why it’s important to do smart learning!

The good news is you can finally focus more on quality learning than quantity.

Digital learning tools give you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, time and retain what you learn.

However, to make the most of this kind of learning, you must have a strategy to use the tools in the best possible way.

In this blog, we are going to list down easy ways to use the tools.

5 easy ways to use digital learning tools

1. Make a study plan

It’s the first step towards optimizing digital learning. You must create a plan on how to use the tools to study. For example, will it be the main aid for learning, or will it act as a supporting resource? How much time will you dedicate to learning, and what result are you expecting? For example, are you using it to learn to concept better or to improve your scores? Based on these answers, you will be able to create a schedule for yourself. We would recommend asking teachers or parents to be a part of the process to help you make learning effective.

1. Create a schedule, include breaks in it

Although digital learning tools have on-demand lessons, you should not adopt a lackadaisical attitude towards learning. Learning must be like a habit. So, create a proper schedule and ensure that there are no other commitments planned at that time. Make it a part of your daily routine. The best way to do this is to go through the daily schedule and finding the right time to use the tool. Set reminders to remember using the tool. If the goal is to use the tool for a long duration, such as above an hour, we would recommend planning breaks between each lesson or after every hour to stay fresh, motivated, and retain the lessons more effectively. 

Pro tip: Reward yourself a small break every time you stick with the schedule.

1. Keep ample time for revision

Revision is important to retain knowledge and remember the key concepts effectively. You can reduce the last-minute anxiety that you feel before the exams by revising regularly. Ensure that you have kept some dedicated time for revising your lessons. Set realistic timelines; avoid learning a night before the exam. Make a schedule so you can stay on track. Use smart aides like micro-learning and flashcards for revision and revise intermittently (such as after completing every lesson) to ensure that you are thorough with the concepts and the lesson. The good part of digital learning tools is that you can go back to the lesson and learn it anytime you desire.

We have listed some quick tips on how you can revise your lessons. Check it out.

1. Create or take a quiz to test knowledge

The best way to test your knowledge is by answering questions related to the lessons you learned. You can either answer the questions in the app or create your own questionnaire to test your knowledge. You can ask your peers, parents, or teachers to give you a quiz to ensure that you don’t know the answers beforehand. You can also ask them to check your answers to remove bias from learning. This exercise will measure how much you have understood the lesson and help you identify areas that you have to work upon to improve learning.

1. Teach or write the key takeaways to strengthen learning

The best way to test your knowledge is by teaching someone what you learned. By teaching someone the concepts, you will be able to revise your lessons, and you will know how well-prepared are you for your upcoming exams. Studies have proved that writing by hand can help you retain information better. So, if you don’t want to teach, you can also write down what you learned just to remember what you learned.

 We hope you find these tips useful. With exams around the corner, this would be the right time to use digital learning tools to learn new lessons quickly and revise the concepts effectively. You can try our learning app on Google Play to start preparing for your exams!