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

• VoiceOver (Mac)
• Natural Reader
• Voice Dream Reader 
• WordTalk
• Zabaware Text-to-Speech Reader

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)