
July 2, 2023•6 min read
How Technology Can Supercharge Your Study Sessions
The right technology can transform your study sessions from frustrating to highly productive. Here's how to leverage tech for better learning:
Active Recall with Flashcard Apps
Apps like Anki and Quizlet use spaced repetition algorithms to help you remember more with less effort. Benefits include:
- Automatic scheduling of review sessions
- Multimedia support (images, audio)
- Sync across all devices
- Shared decks from other students
Distraction-Free Writing Tools
Tools like FocusWriter or even Google Docs in full-screen mode help you concentrate. Combine with speech-to-text for faster note-taking during lectures.
Automated Study Analytics
Apps like Forest track your study time while blocking distracting websites. Over time, you'll see patterns in your most productive hours.
Collaborative Learning Platforms
Notion, Obsidian, or even GitHub can be used to create shared knowledge bases with classmates. Version history ensures you never lose work.