How technology can help you study for finals

Finals are rapidly approaching and you should be prepared for the stress that is about to hit you( if it hasn't already). There is some technology available to the general public that could be helpful for your finals studying. 

If you have a Ipad or any other apple devices there are 5 great things you can add to help you ace your finals.
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Chegg Flashcards:Chegg Flashcards allows you to easily create flashcards for any subject using your mobile device. You can even add pictures or diagrams to your cards. The app also provides access to pre-made sets of flashcards powered by Quizlet. These are available for a variety of subjects including Math, History, Chemistry, English, Science, Accounting and more.

Chegg Flashcards allows you to track your results as you quiz yourself. Just swipe up across a card you get right and down across a card you get wrong. You can then go back and review the material you answered incorrectly. Your answer speed is tracked on the app’s results page. Chegg Flashcards also allows lets you skip a card by shaking your device and navigate the deck with the swipe of a finger.  

Evernote Peak:Evernote Peek is a fun way to study for an upcoming quiz using your iPad. You can either use an iPad 2 Smart Cover or a virtual cover option to begin testing yourself on a series of questions using a clue. Simply lift the corner of the tablet cover and a clue appears on your screen. To reveal the answer lift the cover a little higher. Then close the cover and repeat. Evernote Peek requires a free Evernote account to begin creating the “notebooks” from your which test questions will appear. The title on the note appears as your clue and the text in the body appears as your answer.

Exam Countdown:A test will never sneak up on you again! Exam Countdown allows you to track your exams by storing key dates in one place. You can add a “to-do” list of items that must be completed prior to the exam and read and share test taking tips from other students. All you need to remember is to download this app.

Margins: If you like taking notes in the margins of books, this app is for you. You never have to remember where to find your note or citation because the Margins app organizes your notes by book and page number. Each note you save can include a quote and a comment so you remember what you were reacting to and exactly where to find the passage you need. The app even allows you to search for keywords and includes bibliographic information. If you know your book’s ISBN number, Margins can look up the book for you. Now you can take your notes with you and review them wherever you go.

Study Blue: StudyBlue allows you to make digital flashcards and flip through them while getting feedback on what you know. Using the app’s study filters you can weed out concepts you’ve mastered and review questions you answered incorrectly. Each flashcard can contain text and pictures and you have the option of creating your own or using a classmate’s.  StudyBlue also allows you to set reminders for tests that are coming up so you remember to start reviewing class material. If your friends or classmates have the app, you can message them questions or collaborate virtually.