In Digital Insights 2018/19 survey, we asked students to give an example of a digital tool or app they find really useful for learning. We thought we will share some of the examples on our blog.
Access AU core e-learning services
Research
- Endnote – reference management software (free to download for AU students and staff)
- Mendeley – reference management software & researcher network
Organize & monitor your progress
- ApAber– check your timetable, find available computers on campus, see your Aber Card balance, look at local bus timetables and much more
- GradeHub – a tool to track your progress and predict what marks you need to achieve your degree
- Asana – is a web and mobile application designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work
- MyStudyLife – unfortunately this service is shutting down but try myHomework (app) instead, it will help you to organize your workload
Taking notes
Study better
- Forest App – is an app helping you stay away from your smartphone and stay focused on your work
- GetRevising – revision tools
- Anki – software for making flashcards
- Study Blue – online flashcards, homework help & textbook solutions
- Quora – a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers
- Memrise – a language platform which uses flashcards as memory aids, but also offers user-generated content on a wide range of other subjects
- GeoGebra – an interactive geometry, algebra, statistics and calculus application
- KhanAcademy – free online courses, lessons & practice
- Tomato Timers – ‘Pomodoro Technique’ is a time management method, the technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks
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