Working efficiently
with digital tools

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Digital tools are an essential part of studying at university and are used for everything from organising your work and managing information to creating and completing assignments.

Understanding how to use digital tools effectively can help you to work more efficiently, stay organised and choose the right tools for different academic tasks. These skills are also valuable in the workplace, where confidence using a range of digital technologies is increasingly important.

The resource packs below will help you develop practical skills in using digital tools effectively and efficiently throughout your studies and beyond.

1) Take some time to work through these key topics.

Installing and accessing word - Answers
Starting a new Microsoft PowerPoint presentation - Answers

Accessibility tools and considerations for work and study - Answers

2) Ready to learn more, you may be interested in these topics

Microsoft training: Add a heading in Microsoft Word
Microsoft training: Formatting: Bullets and Numbers in Microsoft Word
Microsoft training: Insert a table of contents in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Video: Inserting page numbers in Microsoft Word

Microsoft 365 - Rise courses
Tools for managing deadlines - Answers

3) Need further support for digital skills?

If you are a blended learning student who attends one of our campuses, and you need further support with getting access to a device for study purposes, or if you would like digital skills support, you can read about support available on this page.

Distance learners can contact AcademicSkills@arden.ac.uk for help.