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Jun 18, 2025

Making the Most of Online Study Resources

Making the Most of Online Study Resources

Making the Most of Online Study Resources

Get smart about how to use YouTube, online past papers, and mobile apps to supercharge your revision.

Simamukele Khumalo

Digital Learning Advocate

The Web Is Your Free Tutor, Use It.

1. Curate Your Feed

Subscribe to high-quality YouTube channels like TenFold Education, Mindset Learn, and Final Touch. Don’t let your feed be cluttered with noise. Build a smart, strategic learning zone.

2. Practice Papers On-Demand

Search the DBE or IEB archives. Do timed exams. Print out or download the memos. Train your brain for speed and accuracy.

3. Best Apps for Matric
  • Photomath: Step-by-step solutions

  • Notion: Study planner

  • Quizizz: Fun quizzes for any topic

  • Grammarly: Improve your English writing

4. Create a Cloud Library

Use Google Drive to store past papers, notes, and resource PDFs. Create folders by subject. Sync with your phone. No more excuses.

5. Avoid the Distraction Trap

TikTok isn’t study. If you’re on your phone, use it with discipline. Download videos for offline viewing, use app limiters, and be honest with yourself.


The Internet Can Make or Break Your Rewrite Year, Choose Wisely.

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