Resources+for+Study+Skills,+Organization,+Note-Taking+and+Research

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=Organization and Time Management =

[[file:Task Analysis and Time Estimation Sheet.doc]]
The purpose of the Task Analysis Work Sheet are to raise student's awareness of the multiple steps that may be involved in a single task and to develop their perception of how much time it takes to complete that task. (from http://www.ldonline.org/article/23676)
 * ===[|Task Coach] - free download to track to do lists. Also offers an [|iOS app] for $. 99 ===
 * ===[|Task Timer] - Chrome Store app for time management ===
 * ===A Guide for Time Management ===
 * ===[|30/30 app] - You set up a list of tasks, and a length of time for each of them. When you start the timer, it will tell you when to move on to the next task. ===
 * ===[|Rescue Time] -web-based time tracking software to promote focus and productivity. Offers graphs and visual support. The Lite version is free. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|TrackClass] helps you organize school work. From reminders to notes to assignments and grades, you'll be on top of your studies! (Free resource) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**My Homework** - online student planner (free and pay versions) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Seven Organization Tools for Students] ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Study Minder Homework System]($19.95) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|Todo.ly] - easy to use online to-do list ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Remember the Milk] also available as an app for the Droid or <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">iOS ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Live Binder] - Organize online tools and docs in one place by subject ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Customize your <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">iGoogle Home Page with productivity apps ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Live Binder] - Organize online tools and docs in one place by subject ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Customize your <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">iGoogle Home Page with productivity apps ===

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Study Skills =
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|High School Study Skills] - a sequential approach to improving Study Skills for High School students. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|StudySkills.org] - a comprehensive online resource designed for college <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">students but includes information that can be adapted for high school students as well. There are tools to help with such tasks as setting goals, time <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">managment skills, identifying effective strategies and developing memory strategies<span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">.  Target specific skills that you need to work on. Check out the [|Assignment Calculato] ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|StudyBlue] [| App] - Free flashcard app, includes text, audio and graphics. Awesome! ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Quizlet Mobile Apps] - Free flashcard app, can download any Quizlet card set. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Brainscape App - Study more efficiently. This free app is based upon cognitive science ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Additional Resources listed at the **UDL Tech Toolkit/Study Skills** wiki page. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Additional Resources listed at the **UDL Tech Toolkit/Study Skills** wiki page. ===

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Memory Tools = media type="youtube" key="i_ncr1Ee9e8?fs=1" height="238" width="435" align="left"
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|Stickies] - computer based sticky notes with reminders. Free. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Evernote]- helps you capture and remember anything. Record audio, capture photos, type or <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">handwrite notes. Works online or with all mobile devices. Free. ===

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; line-height: 1.5;">**Electronic Flashcards** =
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Quizlet] ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|StudyBlue] - includes <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">picture  and audio support ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; line-height: 1.5;">Flashcard Apps

 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Chegg][|Flashcards]<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark"> Free <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">iOS App ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Study Blue Free] <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">iOS app ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|A+ Pro Flashcards] <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">iOS app - currently free ===

=<span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">S<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">creencasting  <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> Apps =
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|ShowMe] (free) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|ScreenChomp] (free) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|Educreations] (free) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Explain Everything] ($2.99) ===

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|NoteTaking] [| Skills Tips] =
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Notability] - audio, text, handwriting input. Can sync audio to inputted text for later review. ($1.99) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Evernote] - syncs across all devices. <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">can add text, photos, audio. Does handwriting recognition when searching words. (<span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">free  ) ===

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Writing Tips =

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> =

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Graphic organizers can help you as begin the writing process. Check out these free, online graphic organizers:

 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Bubbl.us] - Brain Storming and Organizing Tool good for visual thinkers/learners, EASY to use, very simple, customizable features, sharing capabilities ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|SpiderNet] -Brainstorming/mind mapping tool. Can add documents, images, maps, share with other collaborators. Watch the <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">twominute  video tutorial [|here]. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Text2MindMap- Create a simple idea web by simply typing the ideas into an outline, Easy to use ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|Webspiration] - Graphic <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Organization  good for visual thinker/learners, EASY to use, advanced feature, sharing capabilities, customizable, developed by <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">creators  of Inspiration/Kidspiration ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Recall Plus] - Students can organize their notes, create flashcards, make use of 3D tools and more in this great mind mapping tool. It is downloadable. The Lite version is free. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Exploratree - Create graphic organizers from scratch or with helpful templates ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Right click anywhere in the word > Synonyms and check the list to see if there is a better word choice.
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">After you have completed your writing, copy and paste the text into [|Paper Rater]. Paper Rater offers Grammar and Spell <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Checking as well as plagiarism detection and writing suggestions to improve your writing, as well as a Vocabulary Builder and Writing Style suggestions.

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Research =
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Use [|Evernote] as a Research Tool ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|Notestar] - "NoteStar is an Internet utility to assist in the preparation of research papers. Teachers and students can set up research projects with topics and sub-topics. Students may then take advantage of NoteStar's many features to collect and organize their notes and prepare their bibliography page." (from the website) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Diigo]- Annotate, Archive, Organize. Download and [|Install the **Diigo Toolbar**]. Make sure to “Take the Tour” to understand how to use it. Highlight important points when you are researching material online. To extract the highlights to copy and paste them into a Word document, click the down arrow next to the Send button on the Diigo #|toolbar > Extract Annotations. #|A new window will open with your highlighted text in <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">bulleted form. You can then copy the text to the clipboard and paste it into a Word document. Later, if you need to return to the site for additional information, just click on the link(s) and you will return to the sites(s) you highlighted. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Live Binder] - //Collect information for a research project in one place//. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">When writing a research paper, you may want to explore [|Research Paper Builder]<span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|,] an online commercial product ($39)<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark"> . Be sure to check the Free Interactive Demo first. ===

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Library Resource Portals =
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Internet Public Library] great resources on any subject for any age ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Multnomah County Library Homework Center] subject-organized resources for the most-assigned projects ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|LibrarySpot] ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Sweet Search] - Search engine for K - 12 students, "every website in Sweet Search has been evaluated by our research experts." ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">[|Twurdy] - Search tool that color codes sites by readability. ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">For documentation

 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Bib Me] - Bibliography Maker ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|EasyBib] - Bibliography Composer ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Research & Documentation Online] Download sample papers (MLA & APA styles) with Hacker & Fister's well-known guide ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|NoodleBib MLA Starter] ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Citation Machine >] ===

====<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Additional tools <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">at the UDL Tech Toolkit wiki under Research Tools ====

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Collaboration/ Group Projects: =
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Use [|Google Docs] and Google Presentation – Available at the UDL Tech Toolkit <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">website  ===

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Apps for <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">iOS Devices = ====<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Search for categories such as Productivity, To-do, organization, <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">flashcards, mind maps, schedules, etc. New apps created daily. Some suggestions: ====
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">iHomework  ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">MyHomework  ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">iStudiez  ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">FlashCard Apps - Cramberry - synchs with Computer ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Dragon Dictate ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Sound Note, Audio Note, Notability ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Remember the Milk ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Evernote ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Thinking Maps ===