Category: Productivity

5 Note-Taking Apps to Try in 2021

Posted on October 22, 2021 by In Android, iOS, Learning, Mac, PC, Productivity, Study, Writing
A young girl studying with notes.
In 2021, note-taking means a lot more than putting pen to paper. With the evolution of computer and smart phone technology, note-taking has taken a significant turn towards digitization, and that’s great news for persons with disabilities. Nowadays, most modern note-taking apps are universally designed, accessible, and free. Today we are going to look at…

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Chegg Prep

Posted on October 01, 2021 by In Android, iOS, Mac, PC, Productivity, Study
A young woman using a laptop to study.
Flashcards have been a studying staple for decades. Many of us no doubt still remember buying blank paper flashcards and then writing out questions and answers for later review. The process was time consuming, especially for those who struggle with handwriting, but it was (and still is) a great way to study. Today flashcards have…

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Freedom: A Productivity App

Posted on July 30, 2021 by In PC, Productivity
A man using a smartphone while studying.
When you’re working from a PC, it’s not always easy to stay on task. Social media, video games, and other distractions are just a click away, so if you’re someone who is already prone to distraction, being your most productive self-online might require some extra tools. Task management apps like Todoist or Microsoft To Do…

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Popplet – A Mind Mapping Tool

Posted on June 18, 2021 by In iOS, Learning, Mac, PC, Productivity
Mind Mapping.
Mind mapping is a concept that’s been around in some form or another for decades, but recent innovations in technology have made this concept especially accessible. iPads for example, (as well as other types of tablets) are perfect for creating mind/concept maps, as users can pinch and zoom and move concepts and images around with…

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Vico SmartBoard

Posted on June 11, 2021 by In iOS, Learning, Productivity
Classroom teacher in front of whiteboard.
Remote technology has been growing at an unprecedented pace. Internet speeds have gotten faster, hardware has gotten cheaper, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic has cemented the need for workable “remote access” technology. We’ve mentioned in previous articles that tutoring might be difficult to acquire, expensive, and potentially against current COVID-19 protocols, but what if there…

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