Academic Tools and Resources for Students
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University of the Arts will continue to operate on a remote learning schedule for spring 2021. Please see UArts Student Remote Learning Resources for important information.
Learning During COVID-19
This is a challenging time for everyone and staying organized and setting concrete goals will be important more than ever in a less-structured academic environment. We encourage you to create strong personal and academic skills for the semester that will become critical life-long learning habits for the future.
- Learn-From-Home strategies for college students
- Use a planner, electronic or paper version
- Create to-do lists that will help you feel less overwhelmed and build a sense of accomplishment
- Create a master schedule and a routine for the week
- Motivate yourself each day with a plan of attack
- Watch: A Short Guide to Time Management
Organization, Planning, and Productivity
- Focus - Time manager
- Forest - Stay focused; be present
- Flat Tomato - Avoid distractions
- Focus To-Do - Pomodoro technique and your to-do list in one place
- learn about the Pomodoro technique
- Revibe Wrist Band
- The Bullet Journal - Analog method for the digital age
- Google Drive - Store documents, images, files and access on any device; easy to share
Note-taking
- Note-Taking Express - Contact access@uarts.edu to register for Note-taking Express if you are a student who qualifies with a disability
- Notability - Capture your thoughts and notes in one place
- Evernote - Organizing, note-taking, and task management all in one
Studying
- myHomework - Academic success and student planner
- iStudiez - Comprehensive, tried and true study tool
- AnkiApp and Quizlet - Efficient learning tools and flashcard methods
Speech-to-Text
- Dictation (Speech to Text)
- Google Keyboard
- Voice Note - chrome extension
- Just Press Record
- Speech Notes
- Dragon Anywhere
- Voice Typing in Google Chrome
Text-to-Speech
Accessibility Features in OSX and iOS for Mac
- VoiceOver (Text to Speech)
- Dictation (Speech to Text)
- Accessibility in OS X (Mac Computers and Laptops)
- Accessibility in iOS (Tablets and Phones)
- Accessibility Tips and Tricks for iOS (Tablets and Phones)
- Keyboard Shortcuts in OS X
Accessibility Features in Android
- TalkBack (Text to Speech)
- VoiceAccess (Dictation and Voice Control)
- BrailleBack
More Remote Learning Resources
- Adjusting Your Study Habits During COVID - UMich helpful guide
- Weekly Planner (.doc)
- Daily Plan of Attack (.doc)