NoteBuddy: An artificial intelligence powered notepad
Radge Raven Palacio, Pascual Sebastian Acosta, Robinson Canama Jr., Raganas Hilarion, Carl Joshua Cosep, Leonard Balabat & Jonel Gelig
Abstract
NoteBuddy has been developed as a way of countering the increasing problems that learners face in terms of how they organize their learning resources, how they memorize learning information and how they use learning aids that meet the different learning attitudes. The platform combines traditional digital note-taking with advanced AI-powered features, such as automatic summarization, question-generation, voice-to-text and image-input, and intelligent reminder services, to provide a more productive and supportive academic environment that helps students to refine their academic work and process the information in a more effective manner. The design approach followed is user-centred paradigm, so that every functionality is compatible with the real requirements of students and is integrated into the normal study procedures of students. Based on the evaluation of the participants, the system allows students to organize the notes systematically, study teaching material with increased efficiency, study materials in various modalities and thus develop a better understanding and memory of the chosen material. Overall, NoteBuddy enhances the ability of students to plan, track and perform their learning tasks, thus encouraging effective, well-structured and adaptive learning approaches due to the integrated and smart digital application.
Keywords
digital note-taking, AI-based learning, adaptive learning, customized learning support, optimization of the academic workflow
Author information & Contribution
Radge Raven Palacio. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Student-researcher, Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges.
Pascual Sebastian Acosta. Corresponding author. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Student-researcher, Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges. Email: crmchs.acosta.pascualsebatian@gmail.com
Robinson Canama Jr. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Student-researcher, Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges.
Raganas Hilarion. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Faculty, Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges. Email: hilarion_raganas@crmc.edu.ph
Carl Joshua Cosep. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Faculty, Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges. Email: cosepcarljoshua@gmail.com
Leonard Balabat. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Program Chair, Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges. Email: Leonard_balabat@crmc.edu.ph
Jonel Gelig. Doctor in Management Major in Human Resource Management. College Dean, Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges. Email: Jonel_gelig@crmc.edu.ph
"Author 1 led the writing of the manuscript, conducted revisions, and coordinated the overall preparation of the paper. Author 2 conceptualized the study, finalized the research framework and diagrams, and developed the application. Author 3 analyzed the system. Authors 4 and 5 provided guidance and advice on the ideas and concepts of the study. Authors 6 and 7 contributed additional ideas and suggestions to improve the research."
Disclosure statement
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.
Funding
This work was not supported by any funding.
Declaration
The authors declare the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in writing this paper. In particular, the authors used Quillbot and Chatgpt in searching appropriate literature, summarizing key points and paraphrasing ideas. The authors take full responsibility in ensuring proper review and editing of contents generated using AI.
Notes
This paper has been presented in the 3rd International Student Research Congress (ISRC) 2026.
Acknowledgement
The researchers wish to extend their sincere gratitude to the following individuals who, in one way or another, contributed to the overall success of this capstone project:
In recognition of Ms. Marjorie Reso, our capstone instructor, who offered her insight, patience, and precious time and guidance in directing the researcher in his path. The constant support she provided to the researchers had a tremendous bearing on the overall quality of this project;
To Mr. Hilarion Raganas and Mr. Carl Joshua Cosep , for their help in technical support in the development and testing of the features of this project. Their involvement and contributions made the project successful;
To the Panel of Examiners, Dr. Jonel D. Gelig, Dr. Shiela L. Tirol, Mr. Leonard C. Balabat, and Mr. Miguel Alvarina, in their wisdom and positive recommendations which made this project very useful and well documented;
To the dear parents, families and loved ones of the researchers, the lifelong love, comprehension, and monetary assistance on the genesis of this project up to its deployment. They became a point of inspiration and the researchers were motivated to work harder.
And, most importantly, to the Almighty God, who has granted to the researchers the wisdom, strength, good health, and determination needed to see this project through and surmount the countless obstacles that were encountered in this process.
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Palacio, R.R., Acosta, P.S., Canama Jr., R., Hilarion, R., Cosep, C.J., Balabat, L. & Gelig, J. (2026). NoteBuddy: An artificial intelligence powered notepad. The Research Probe, 6(1), 114-132. https://doi.org/10.53378/trp.223
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