The following Free or Low Cost Assistive Technology programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different forms of Study Skills and Aids. The information about the following applications has been summarized from the applications’ websites and/or from experience testing the applications. We update this page approximately once a year. Please refer to the applications’ websites for the most up to date information.
This page was created by the Augsburg University CLASS Office. To reference our resource pages, please correctly cite Augsburg University CLASS Office.
Study Skills & Aids
AnkiApp
Features:
- Flashcard creating app
- Users can create their own flashcards manually, with the use of AI, or by browsing the publicly available cards on a topic
- Users can track their progress on reviewing and studying their flashcards
- More Information: AnkiApp Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
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
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 export for sharing with others
- More Information: iAnnotate Website
Cost: $9.99
Compatibility: iOS
iStudiez Pro
Features:
- Stay organized and on top of 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 across your devices
- More Information: iStudiez Pro Website
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS
Kahoot!
Features:
- Create fun and interactive quizzes to study by yourself or in a group
- Enter study mode to practice for exams and quizzes
- Browse different templates, track learning progress through weekly goals, and more
- More Information: Kahoot! Website
Cost: Free for basic version and Kahoot + for $7.99/month
Compatibility: iOS; Android, Online Resource
Khan Academy
Features:
- Browse lessons on various topics, such as math, reading, science, arts, and more
- Lessons contain explanations, videos, examples, and a chance for students to practice the skills they learned at a pace that works for them
- Topics for K-12 and college included
- More Information: Khan Academy Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android, Online Resource
Mathshare
Features:
- Open source online math editor that allow users to create digital math
- Helpful for users to breakdown their problem solving with math equations into individual steps, and lets users type notes to describe their reasoning for each step
- Works with various learning management systems
- More information: Mathshare by Benetech
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Web-based application
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
- Sync your information with any of the available devices
- More Information: myHomework Website
Cost: Free and $4.99/year for Premium
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; Chrome Extension; iOS; Android; Kindle
MyStudyLife
Features:
- Create an account to keep track of your school work, assignments, course, schedule and exams
- Use the dashboard to schedule and set reminders for all your school related work
- Cross platform compatibility allows for organizing on a variety of devices
- More Information: My Study Life Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android; Online Resource
Quizlet
Features:
- Online resource for creating and studying flashcards for a variety of educational subjects
- Generate your own content or use content other users have created
- Gamify flashcards or turn them into a practice test to help with studying
- More Information: Quizlet Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS; Android
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
To download a printable copy with live links of the entire list of Free and Low Cost Assistive Technology for Study Skills, please click on the following link: Study Skills AT