To combine revision with fun, the first thing to do is to create revision notes that incorporate visual, tactile, and technological elements. You need to make them dynamic and engaging, using a variety of tools and techniques.

Examples: colours, diagrams, images, graphics, QR codes linking to additional resources (you name it!). To make the most of them, associate each colour with a specific theme or subject.

And to create these interactive revision notes, head for the scribzee app! It’s your best ally, because it lets you scan all your revision notes and re-read them anywhere, anytime. On the bus, at school, at home… the choice is yours!

Ah, the power of the human senses… Revision isn’t just about rereading your notes. To make revision fun, opt for a multi-sensory approach. When you use several of your senses, it’s easier to absorb information.

Among the multi-sensory learning methods available, you’re bound to find THE right one for you: drawing, role-playing, storytelling, handling objects, etc.

And if that’s not enough, you can try outdoor revision. Hundreds of scientific studies, highlighted by Professor Ming Kuo on Frontiers in Psychology, suggest that experiences in nature stimulate academic learning and personal development.

For example, you can combine your science knowledge with real-life sensory experiences, by observing how an ecosystem works first hand. What’s more, you get to enjoy the sunshine (the main source of vitamin D), and that’s great for morale!

The famous saying “there’s strength in numbers” is especially true when it comes to revision. Collaborating with other students is an active way of working because you are fully involved in the revision process and not just rereading your notes. However, it only works if the group doesn’t become too dissipated!

First and foremost, you need to prepare for these revision sessions by drawing up a timetable and defining the rules. Some people prefer to study in the morning, others in the afternoon. You need to agree on the day, time, and place.

If you’re organised, you’re in a small group, phones are switched off and the history teacher’s new haircut isn’t on the agenda (the risks of small talk becoming the main subject of conversation), you’ll be able to revise and have fun at the same time!

You can work on case studies together, take quizzes as a team (guaranteed giggles) or share your ideas. If you’re used to revising on your own, this way of studying will stimulate your auditory memory and allow you to complete your own revision notes.

Whether you prefer digital or paper-based revision, or a mixture of the two (thanks to apps like scribzee), it’s essential to vary your revision methods so that you never lose interest in your lessons.

What are these miracle tools? There are lots of them! You can use diagrams, mind maps, audio recordings, videos and so on.

By alternating between these different revision methods throughout the day, you can make revision more fun and approach your lessons from different angles. Whatever your preferred learning method, varying the techniques will maximise your chances of success.

If you like to revise early, for example, your morning could look like this: for thirty minutes, you create diagrams and mind maps. Then you listen to audio recordings and watch an educational video. Finally, you test your knowledge using scribzee’s Quiz mode or by rereading your scanned notes.

When you opt for games specially designed for revision, you turn your moments of relaxation into opportunities to revise in a fun way. Some tools in particular will allow you to combine revision with non-stop fun.

Examples include educational board games (cards and boards), online apps and Oxford’s FLASH 2.0 flashcards and quizzes.

In scribzee, you learn your lessons using the interactive flashcards in the REVISION mode, then move on to Quiz mode to test your knowledge. And if you’re still not sure? Then all you have to do is take the quiz again or reread the flashcards you don’t know!

To make revision fun, you need to do more than just skim over your notes. Revising while having fun means integrating entertaining and amusing tools into your revision sessions.

We all have our own preferences as to how to make this kind of moment more enjoyable. Some people may be more receptive to role-playing in a history lesson, while others (understandably) only have eyes for flashcards.

Depending on the subject, certain methods may be more appropriate:

– For scientific subjects: diagrams and charts are effective and provide a visual representation of more abstract concepts.
– For literary subjects: audio recordings are effective and improve pronunciation and listening skills in foreign languages.
– For historical and geographical subjects: mind maps are useful for organising events chronologically.
– For artistic subjects: drawing, observation and analysing art or performances can help to understand artistic techniques and styles.

The key is to adopt a creative and varied approach. Test yourself, find out what works best for you and adapt your revision methods accordingly, because rereading notes passively is far from ideal. So why not start today by exploring new ways of making your revision fun and stimulating?