The following Free or Low Cost Assistive Technology programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different forms of Study Skills and Aids.
Chegg Prep
Features:
- Searchable study topics and flashcards
- Over 500+ million flashcards available
- Customizable study material to test your knowledge
- More Information: Chegg Prep Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS and Android
Evernote Skitch
Features:
- Using annotation and markup tools, make your point more easily with shapes, arrows and quick sketches
- Use on your desktop, tablet or phone
- Share your ideas and get your point across more clearly with ability to annotate
- Use annotation tools to collaborate and better study course materials
- More Information: Evernote Skitch Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS & Mac
Exam Countdown
Features:
- An app that helps track exam and quiz dates
- Enable notifications to get reminders for upcoming exams
- Many icons and colors to choose from when creating a countdown
- More Information: Exam Countdown Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android
iAnnotate
Features:
- Annotate PDF, Word Doc, PowerPoint, and image files with this app
- Use the typewriter, pen, highlighter, stamp, note, underline, photo, voice and other tools to annotate your document
- Import PDFs or compress and export for secured sharing with others
- More Information: iAnnotate Website
Cost: $9.99
Compatibility: iOS
iStudiez Pro
Features:
- Stay organized and on top of all your school work and your schedule with this app
- Using the built-in planner with alerts and reminders, track tasks, homework, deadlines, meetings, and your grades
- Sync on all your devices so you’re never without this tool
- More Information: iStudiez Pro Website
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS; Android
Kahoot!
Features:
- Create fun and interactive quizzes to study by yourself or in a group
- Enter study mode to practice for exams and quizzes
- An upgrade to Kahoot!+ Study for additional features is also available starting at $3/month
- More Information: Kahoot! Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android, Online Resource
myHomework
Features:
- Virtual Planner to track your homework, tests, projects, and lessons
- Set and receive reminders when assignments are due or tests are coming up
- Set up your class schedule within the app
- Synch your information with any of the available devices
- Integrates and works with Teachers.io
- More Information: myHomework Website
Cost: Free and $4.99/year for Premium
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; Chrome Extension; iOS: iPad, iPhone; Android; Kindle
MyStudyLife
Features:
- Create an account to keep track of your school work, assignments, course, schedule and exams
- Use the dashboard to schedule all your school related work
- Cross platform allows for access to your organizer wherever, whenever
- Set reminders to help ensure all your work is done on time
- More Information: My Study Life Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android
Quizlet
Features:
- Online resource of study tools and game of virtually any educational subject
- 7 modes including traditional flash cards allow students to study in varied ways to help master material
- Generate your own content or use content other users have created
- More Information: Quizlet Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS; Android
Snap & Read
Features:
- Create outlines by capturing material that you read online in one space to assist with studying
- Includes features such as: text to speech, PDF support, translator, and word simplification
- More Information: Snap & Read Website
Cost: Free for trial; $3.99/month
Compatibility: Chrome Extension; Edge Extension; iOS
Socratic by Google
Features:
- Google’s AI learning tool for a variety of subjects
- Get help with online resources, instructions, and study guides
- Created for high school and post-secondary
- More Information: Socratic Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Android; iOS
