active recall

Given that there are literally notes and resources for all modules and all subjects, is there really a need for me to write my own notes?? I mean the notes I find online are WAY better than I can format my own, plus they're written by people who did very well in the subject. Usually what I do is...

I'm considering setting up a database on the software "Notion" for note-taking and active recall in Year 11. I was wondering how effective it is for organisation + revision, or if I should just stick to hand-written notes, Microsoft Word and Google Calendar.