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What is it?
Study tools are a special category of tool that is primarily used by students. These tools can help build good study habits in students, or be used by students to coordinate their study.
| Name | What is it? |
|---|---|
| Skim* | Skim is a free PDF reader and note-taker for OS X. |
| Read and Write | Read&Write is a literacy support tool that helps users study, revise, proofread, and increase their understanding. The software supports a variety of learners including but not limited to struggling readers and writers, those with learning disabilities, and English language learners. Read&Write is a useful tool for faculty and staff too. Faculty can access, download and use the software for thier work, research or teaching activities. |
| Plickers* | Plickers is a student response system that allows instructors to collect quick responses through a mobile device by scanning students’ paper-based response cards. |
| Immersive Reader* | Immersive Reader is a free OneNote Accessibility tool that can be used to improve reading skills for all age groups. |
| Quizlet* | Quizlet is a self-study app where learners can use flashcards to study course materials. |
* An asterisk indicates a third-party tool that is not supported by the university. For information on using third-party tools, please click here. To view the complete list of technologies supported by CITL, visit our Technology Resources page.