Chapter 4: Learning Strategies
37 There’s An App For That
Managing your coursework, time, and well-being can be a big challenge at post-secondary school. There is so much going on and it can sometimes feel tough to stay afloat and find time to organize yourself and your mind. Using apps or electronic calendars can be a big help to keep yourself organized, take a moment to catch your breath, and to be able to access your classwork, calendar and some stress relief from your pocket.
Organizational and School Applications:
| Application | Description |
| Evernote | Input typed notes or scan handwritten notes. Add to-do lists, photos, images, web pages, or audio … and it’s all instantly searchable. |
| My Study Life | My Study Life enables you to keep track of all your classes, tasks, assignments and exams – anywhere, on any device. MSL will organize your academic life for you, ensuring that you never miss a piece of homework, or forget a lesson. |
| Office 365 | Microsoft Office 365 is free for students at portal.office.com. It includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other modules. Sign on with your MyCambrian email address and look for the prompt for downloading. |
| Simplemind | Create mind-maps to help organize your thoughts and ideas in a creative and visual way. |
| Grammarly | Grammarly is an online interactive tool that Cambrian has made available for all students. It allows you to check your Microsoft Word documents for spelling and grammar mistakes, as well as check for plagiarism. |
Adaptive or Assistive Technology
Adaptive or assistive technology (AT) programs can help students bypass weaknesses or impairments to facilitate their learning in different ways. This can include text-to-speech software that can read aloud for you, speech-to-text software that lets you dictate written responses, as well as tools to help with spelling, organization, attention, motor skills and more. For individuals with disabilities who are registered with Accessibility Services, there will be staff to help students access AT to address their impairments. Beyond that, many students of all backgrounds and abilities can benefit from software programs that help to use one’s strengths to complete learning and assignments.
Check out this overview of AT services on St. Lawrence College’s website: Adaptive Technology Services
For a guide on choosing the best AT programs for your needs, visit: atselect.org
