Study and Classroom Tools

In this category, you will find tools that provide students with resources to prepare for tests, quizzes and assignments: Whether it’s time management, digital flashcards, self-made quizzes, or other study tools. These sites and apps can help students of any age get ready for upcoming tests.

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Organization & Time management Tools

1.Assignment Calculator 

• Description: This planner is designed to make your academic life easier, by assisting you in breaking down your assignments or projects into easily manageable steps.

• Good for: Time management and Organization.

• Pricing and Tiers: Free

• Link: https://libraryresources.senecacollege.ca/assignmentplanner/ 

Study Tools

1. Equatio

• Description: A math software that allows students to create equations, formulas, and more, digitally. Helping to make math and STEM classes more accessible and engaging for every student. 

• Operating System: MAC & Windows

• Good for: Aiding students to better understand mathematical and STEM related questions.

• Pricing and Tiers: USD$150/year 

• Link: https://www.texthelp.com/products/equatio/  

• Features:
  
  

1. Equation editor: Write equations by hand, by speaking or with keyboard and mouse; digitize any kind of question and visualize them!

2. Scientific Calculator: Make interactive visualizations using Desmos and make graphs of any kind of function.

3. Use the Equatio Mobile Application to use the features on-fly,

4. Use the Screenshot Reader to process questions without having to write

and more!

2. Rocketbook

• Description: Rocketbook is a smart notebook that combines handwritten note-taking with an erasable ink pen and a mobile device. It allows you to write, draw, and capture your notes, and then digitizes and organizes them using your smartphone or tablet. It has reusable pages, so when you are done with the year, you can erase the whole notebook using a hairdryer or damp cloth. As you can take photos and organize the pages using the mobile app, you can erase with confidence.

• Pricing: Full-sized multiuse notebooks from $35, Pens from $3

• Link: https://getrocketbook.com 

Features:

• Reusable Pages: The pages of a Rocketbook are made from a special material that allows you to write on them using the included Pilot FriXion pens. Once you've finished with your notes, you can wipe the pages clean with a damp cloth, making them ready to use again and again.

• Scan and Digitize: After taking your notes, you can use the Rocketbook app on your smartphone or tablet to scan the pages. The app image recognition technology to capture your notes clearly and accurately.

• Cloud Integration: Rocketbook integrates with cloud storage services such as Google Drive and OneDrive. By assigning specific icons to different destinations, you can organize and send your scanned notes to the desired cloud storage location.

• OCR and Searchable Notes: Rocketbook's OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology allows the app to convert your handwritten notes into searchable text. This makes it easy to find specific keywords or phrases within your digitized notes, saving you time when reviewing or referencing information. 

  • •  Don’t forget that OCR is not perfect, it depends on your handwriting!

• Customizable Pages: Rocketbook offers different page layouts to cater to your specific needs. You can choose from ruled lines, grids, or even specialized templates for tasks like planning, brainstorming, or sketching.

Exam Prep

1. Anki

• Description: Anki is a free and powerful flashcard application that uses spaced repetition to help you memorize and retain information effectively. It allows you to create digital flashcards with text, images, and audio, and then presents them to you at strategic intervals based on your performance. Anki's algorithm maximizes your learning by focusing on the flashcards you find most challenging.

• Pricing: Free

• Link: https://apps.ankiweb.net 

• Quickstart guide: https://jia-shing.com/anki-add-ons-adding-editing-cards/ 

Features:

• Spaced Repetition: Anki utilizes the concept of spaced repetition, which is a learning technique that optimizes memory retention. It schedules flashcards for review based on the difficulty level of each card and how well you recall the information. This way, Anki makes sure that you remember every single piece of information.

• Customizable Flashcards: With Anki, you can create personalized flashcards by adding text, images, audio, and even mathematical equations!

• Adaptive Learning Algorithm: Anki's adaptive learning algorithm tracks your performance and adjusts the review schedule accordingly. Cards that you struggle with are presented more frequently, while cards you find easier are shown less often. This optimizes your study sessions and focuses your attention on the areas that need the most improvement.

• Sync: Anki is available on various platforms, including desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile devices (iOS, Android). You can sync your flashcards across multiple devices, ensuring that you can study between different devices. Keep in mind that using Anki on mobile devices can be paid, which can be circumvented by using the desktop application or by visiting the web version (AnkiWeb) using your mobile device. 

•  Community Shared Decks: Anki has thousands of user-created flashcard decks covering all sorts of subjects. You can explore and download pre-made decks shared by the community, saving you time and effort in creating your own cards.

2. Quizlet

• Description: It’s a study tool that allows people to create and access quizzes and digital flashcards, to review and memorize.  

• Operating System: Quizlet is available on multiple platforms, including web browsers, as well as mobile applications for iOS and Android devices. 

• Good for: Attention deficiencies, memory. 

• Pricing and Tiers: Quizlet is a free website and app with possible paid upgrades

• Link: https://quizlet.com/ 

• Features: 

  • To create a study set: 

1. Create / Log In to your Quizlet account.  

2. Click on the “Create a Study Set” icon located on the right side of the search bar.  

3. Create a title for your new study set. You may also create a description for your study set. 

4. Change the study set settings regarding your needs.  

5. Change the visibility (i.e., visible to everyone, visible to people with a password) 

6. Change the edit features (i.e., only editable by me, only editable to people with a password) 

7. Add terms and definitions in the appropriate boxes. It is also possible to change the language for the terms and definitions.  

8. A term can be in French and the definition in English.  

9. Add any other information that would help you study (i.e., images or Power Point presentations) 

10. Once you have added all your terms and definitions, click on the “Create” icon. It is always possible to edit your study set in the future by clicking on “Add or Remove Terms” on the study set main menu or by clicking on the pencil icon for specific edits.  

• • Existing study sets: Quizlet has a wide range of study sets covering a wide range of subjects and topics created by other people, that anyone can use for their own reviewing. 

  • Additional information: With Quizlet, you have the option of creating or joining a class. This class will enable you to view the same study sets as whoever else is in the class, as well as to add your own study sets. Click on the “Join or create a class” button located on the far left-side of the page. It will also show you which classes you belong to. You can create specific folders for your classes by clicking “create a folder” on the far-left side of the page. You can add and remove study sets from these folders.
    
    

3. Coogle.it

• Description: Coogle is a collaborative note-taking and mind-mapping tool designed to enhance productivity and creativity for students. Create any kind of mind-map, invite others to collaborate; use different kinds of diagrams, icons and images to create unique graphs.

• Operating System: Available on web and multiple platforms.

• Good for: Attention deficiencies, memory. 

• Pricing and Tiers: Free, 5$/month (check features for more details)

• Link: https://coggle.it

• Features (including price)

   Free forever:

• 3 private diagrams and unlimited public diagrams

• Over 1600 beautiful icons

• Unlimited image uploads

• Auto-arrange branches

• Full change history

• PDF & Image download

• Multiple start points

• Shared folders

• Embed mind maps anywhere

Awesome (5$/mon):

• Everything in Free

• Unlimited private diagrams

• More item shapes

• Control line paths

• Full chat history

• High-res image uploads

• Collaborate by link

Focus Tools

1. StayFocusd

• Description: StayFocusd is a browser extension designed to increase your productive time by setting specific time limits for accessing websites or online platforms that tend to drain your time and concentration while working or studying on the internet. Once the allocated time is up, Stayfocusd blocks access to those websites to prevent further distractions.

• Operating System: Chrome.

• Good for: Attention deficiency, focus problems.

• Pricing and Tiers: Free

• Link: https://www.stayfocusd.com/