Get Stuff Done! Your Guide to Smarter Studying with Digital Tools
It’s November, and you’ve probably hit that point in the semester where the first assignments are due, deadlines are stacking up, and your brain feels a bit… full. Don’t panic — Queen’s Assistive Technology has your back.
We’ve launched a new interactive guide called Get Stuff Done! — a colourful, click-through resource developed with students, for students! It’s packed with short, practical tips and free digital tools to help you study smarter (and stress less).
🚀 What’s inside?
Whether you’re fighting off procrastination, trying to organise your notes, or just figuring out how to start that essay, this resource breaks everything down into bite-size sections:
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- Organisation + Notes: Use tools like OneNote, NotebookLM, and Dictation to keep your notes structured, searchable, and synced.
- Focus + Procrastination: Struggle to stay on task? Apps like Flora and Focus Modes make study time distraction-free (and even fun).
- Time Management + Planning: Tools like Timetree and Finch help you plan your week, set reminders, and stay motivated with small wins.
- Reading + Research: Cut through info overload with Microsoft Copilot, Immersive Reader, or Safari Reader View — perfect for quick summaries and reading aloud.
- Writing + Productivity: Beat perfectionism with Microsoft Dictate, Goblin Tools, and Copilot — your digital writing coach to help brainstorm, outline, and improve clarity.
- Revision + Memory: Try Quizlet for flashcards or let Copilot build quick quizzes from your notes.
- Wellbeing + Balance: Stay grounded with mindfulness apps like Oak, Smiling Mind, or Finch when things get overwhelming.
💡 Explore More
The final section links straight to the Assistive Technology Hub — your one-stop space for everything from AI study skills to accessibility support, digital wellbeing, and licensed tools like Read&Write, MindView, Genio, and Scholarcy.
🚀 Ready to get stuff done?
Start small — explore one section, try one new tool, and watch how much smoother studying feels. You’ve got this.
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- 👉 Explore the guide now
- 👉 Find more on the Assistive Technology Hub
- 👉Book in for one of our free Digital Study Smarts lunchtime workshops.