Study & Learning Aids

In addition to time management, note-taking, etc.,

Learning aids are books, notes, charts, computers, recordings, diagrams, or any equipment, tools, and devices that aid in learning.

Learning aids enhance one’s learning abilities and help to increase one’s learning potential. 

Flashcards and Quizzes

Create flashcards to study with

Quizlet: This is an online computer and phone app that creates flashcards and uses them to make practice tests (multiple choice, true/false). You can create your own flashcards or study cards created by others.  It can be upgraded to a paid account with more options.

Study Blue: This also is an online computer and phone app like Quizlet. You can create your own flashcards, including images, or study cards created by others. It creates quizzes.  It can be accessed on a browser or can be downloaded to your phone.

This is a picture of where to click on the video to get close captioning (cc) and to make the picture larger (rectangle) or smaller (4 arrows in rectangle pointing to the center)

College Info Geek's How to Study Effectively with Flash Cards Video

Voice Typing

Have trouble typing on a keyboard?

Google Docs has this feature.  Follow the diagram to the left to turn it on. 

NOTE:  You will have to spend time editing the document as the programs frequently misunderstand what words it is hearing.  Practice using it before you use it for an assignment so you know how much time editing will take. 

This is a picture of where to click on the video to get close captioning (cc) and to make the picture larger (rectangle) or smaller (4 arrows in rectangle pointing to the center)

Natural Reader:  A professional text to speech program for a computer that converts any written text into spoken words. Can be upgraded to a paid account with more options.

(Natural Reader Quick Start Guide below)

Brainfuse: Live online homework help, skills building, writing assistance, a Study Suite, and more. Subjects include business, computer & tech, English, math, nursing, and science. Free to all Pierpont students.

(Brainfuse User Guide for Students below)

The Owl: Purdue's online writing lab, the Owl is a resource for formatting papers in MLA and APA style.

StudyStack: This allows you to create flashcard sets and use what others have already made.

HippoCampus: This contains information and multimedia content to help you study better.

HowToStudy: This helps you learn about stress management, time/task management, and effective ways to study that other students use.


Evernote: This allows you to put all of your notes, information, and research in one place. It can sync your information across computers and phones, share with others, gather web-clips, and create in one platform.

Khan Academy: This allows you to find topics across different education level and interests to help you learn more outside of the classroom.

Schooltraq: This is an online digital planner that helps you keep track of due dates.

GoConqr: This site helps you make mind maps that can help you study, memorize, and understand information.

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Ease of Access: This allows you to change the appearance and function of your Windows' computer (ex., magnifier, narrator, mouse, keyboard).

(Ease of Access Windows 7 Guide & Windows 10 Built-In Accessibility below)

Student Success Workshops: Video workshops by experts sharing information about various topics including Academic & Career Exploration, Reading & Writing Strategies, Learning to Learn, Personal Management, Online Learning, and Success Strategies.

User Guides

Ease of Access Windows 7 Guide.pdf
Natural Reader Quick Start Guide.pdf
Quizlet_User_Guide.pdf
Windows 10 Built-In Accessibility - Quick Start Guide.pdf